Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Village Gardens, Bakersfield01/08/2026Licence 157206916

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed01/08/2026 08:39:06 PM
Name of licensing program analystKatie Brown
Name of licensing program managerSergiy Pidgirny
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Brown conducted a Case Management in conjunction with an initial complaint visit. LPA met with and explained the reason for the Case Management with Administrator (AD) Margaret Benavides.

During this visit, LPA observed a chef's cooking knife unattended on the kitchen counter. AD immediately removed the knife and secured it in locked storage as required.

A deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations on the attached LIC 9099-D.

An exit interview was conducted and Plan of Correction was developed. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided via email.

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