Facility Evaluation Report

Din Caring Homes, Bakersfield12/04/2025Licence 157209532

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed12/04/2025 01:35:53 PM
Name of licensing program analystJimmy Duarte
Name of licensing program managerSerigy Pidgirny
The inspector’s account

On 12/04/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.Duarte and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) A. Walton arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was greeted by staff Corina De Leon, LPA and LPM were granted entry. Staff contacted Administrator Valerie Din and she arrived shortly after. Four residents were present during inspection.

LPA and LPM toured the facility with the administrator. The facility was observed to be at 70 degrees F, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. The common areas were well lit with adequate seating for residents. The facility had a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply non-perishable food. Chemicals and sharps were observed locked in kitchen cabinets.

Medications, emergency supply of food, and the first aid kit were observed in a locked hallway closet. The hallway restroom hot water measured at 116 degrees F. Hygiene products were also observed in a hallway closet. Resident bedrooms were toured and observed to have required furnishings. The hot water to the restroom connected to the bedroom measured at 117 degrees F.

The facility conducts their own laundry and has a washer and dryer. Detergent and chemicals were observed stored in the garage. A second fridge was observed in the garage with an additional supply of food. Outside of facility toured and was observed to be free of debris with seatings available for clients under the patio.

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