Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

United in the West, Bakersfield03/25/2026Licence 157206793

Capacity4
Census3
Date signed03/25/2026 02:05:22 PM
Name of licensing program analystMelinda Medina
Name of licensing program managerSergiy Pidgirny
The inspector’s account

On 03/25/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA contacted Administrator, Blanca Arteaga to advise of facility inspection. Present during today's inspection were Regional Supervisor, Daniel Esparza and Administrator, Blanca Arteaga, Administrator.

There are three (3) residents in placement. Residents attend day program Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. All residents were at program at time of inspection.

Facility tour conducted with Regional Supervisor and Administrator. Facility observed to be clean, well lit, and a comfortable temperature. All common areas observed to have adequate seating available for residents in care. Resident bedrooms toured, all bedrooms observed to have required furnishings available. . Resident bathrooms toured, all fixtures observed operational. Showers observed to have grab bars and skid resistant mats available. Water temperature measured at 108 degrees F. Kitchen toured, facility observed to have a 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day of non-perishable available. All sharps observed to be locked and secured in lock box and stored in the kitchen pantry. All chemicals and cleaning supplies are locked and secured in hall closet. Medication observed to be locked and secured in medication cart and secured in staff office. Medication observed to have original labels, and administered as prescribed.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector observed operational during inspection. Fire extinguisher present with a service date of 10/30/2025. Last fire drill conducted on 3/04/2026 according to facility records.

Outside of facility toured. All exits open free of obstruction. Perimeter of back yard is secured with a fence and free of obstruction. Garage is locked and secured.

Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies cited.

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