Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Balance Residential Care Corporation, Bakersfield08/15/2025Licence 157202507

Capacity6
Census3
Date signed08/15/2025 02:47:55 PM
Name of licensing program analystMai Yang
Name of licensing program managerSee Moua
The inspector’s account

On 08/15/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was greet by staff Linda Natividad. Licensee/ Administrator Victoria Bicera was called shortly during inspection. All three residents were present during inspection.

LPA toured facility with Licensee. Residents were observed in the common area. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. Residents’ MARS and medications were checked. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Freezer temperature was maintained at -2 degrees F and refrigerator temperature was maintained at 38 degrees F. Cleaning chemicals was observed stored and locked under kitchen sink.

Fire extinguisher was observed with a purchased date of 04/11/25. Chemicals observed stored and locked in garage cabinet. Extra linens observed. Residents' bedrooms were toured and observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. LPA observed 3 single occupants and 1 vacant bedroom.All bathrooms are toured. Hot water temperature was tested range between 105.1 in bathroom. Outside of facility toured. Side exit gate was self-closing and self-latching. Outside was observed with adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. Medications were checked and observed kept locked in kitchen shelves. All residents’ file and all staff files were reviewed.

No deficiencies issued during this inspection.

Exit Interview conducted. The following documents requested to be updated and submitted to Fresno CCL by 08/21/25: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current liability insurance, control of property, and current Administrator certificate. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided to Licensee, whose signature confirms receipt of this report.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction