Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Joyful Living Care Home, LLC, Bakersfield04/25/2025Licence 157202431

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed04/25/2025 12:16:14 PM
Name of licensing program analystMelinda Medina
Name of licensing program managerSergiy Pidgirny
The inspector’s account

On 4/25/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA arrived, introduced self, and allowed entrance by caregiver. Licensee/Administrator, Joel Jimenez arrived a short time later to conduct facility inspection with LPA.

Currently there are five (5) residents in placement. All residents were present during the facility visit. Three residents were in the family room watching television, the other residents were in the their bedroom. Facility tour was conducted with Licensee, Joel Jimenez. Facility observed to be clean, odor free, well lit, and a comfortable temperature. All common areas in the facility have adequate seating available for residents and visitors. Resident bedrooms toured and observed to have all required furnishings. Resident bathrooms were toured and observed to be clean and fixtures observed operational. LPA observed skid resistant mats to be present in the tubs and showers, there are also shower chairs available for residents. Hot water measured at 118 degrees F. LPA toured the kitchen. Pantry & refrigerator/freezer contains a 7 day supply of non perishable & 2 day supply of perishable food. Knives are locked and stored in laundry room.

Medications are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. Medications observed to have original labels and to be administered as prescribed. Centrally Stored Medication log also reviewed. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors observed operational during today's inspection. Fire extinguisher present with a purchase date of 12/26/2024. All chemicals are locked and secured in garage.

The outside of facility toured and no hazards observed. Facility has a covered patio with seating available for residents. Emergency exit from backyard observed to open and be self-latching.

Staff and resident files were reviewed. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to Fresno Regional Office no later than Friday, May 9, 2025: Copy of Liability Insurance, LIC500, LIC 9020, LIC610e, and currently Administrator Certificate.

No deficiencies observed. A copy of report provided for facility records

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