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Facility Evaluation Report

Paradise Gardens, Bakersfield06/02/2026Licence 157206732

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed06/02/2026 10:27:09 AM
Name of licensing program analystBrianna Miranda
Name of licensing program managerAlexandria Walton
The inspector’s account

On June 2, 2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) B. Miranda & A. Porter arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA attempted to contact Administrator Margaret Gardea but was unsuccessful. LPA left a voicemail requesting a call back. LPAs met with caregiver Anna Perez

LPAs was not able to review staff or resident files during the visit. Water temperature in the kitchen read at 124.8 degrees Fahrenheit and 128.1 degrees Fahrenheit in a common bathroom.

Expired sandwich meat in the refrigerator

Medication cabinet to be unlocked and accessible to residents in care

Hygiene products accessible throughout the facility

Exit door to backyard did not have an audio alarm

Door leading into garage from inside did not have an audio alarm

Fire Extinguisher did not have purchase or service date

Carbon monoxide detector was tested and in working order

Currently the facility has 3 residents on hospice

Due to staff not having access to files LPAs were not able to review the documents needed for the annual inspection.

Follow-up visit is warrant for a later date to complete annual inspection. Citations will be issued during follow-up visit.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report LIC809 was provided Anna Perez- Caregiver.

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