Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Gardena Retirement Center, Gardena04/27/2026Licence 197607366

Capacity108
Census91
Date signed05/14/2026 09:40:28 AM
Name of licensing program analystFelisa Shirley
Name of licensing program managerStephanie Cifuentes
The inspector’s account

On 4/27/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the full CAREs Inspection Tool. LPA met with the Administrator, Susie Fuentes and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve elderly developmentally disabled adults ages 60 and above. Currently they are (83) residents living in the facility.

LPA reviewed five (5) staff files, and five (5) residents files which were maintained and in order. During file review, LPA reviewed Liability insurance documents, Surety Bond, Emergency and Disaster Plan and Fire Inspection Report.

LPA Shirley and Susie toured the facility. The facility is a two-story structure located in a commercial neighborhood. The facility consists of (54) resident bedrooms which include a bathroom in each unit. There is an activity room, upstairs TV room, dining room, kitchen and administrative offices. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility.

LPA Shirley inspected 10 bedrooms. Bedrooms 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 46, and 47. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition. LPA observed ample lighting in all the units. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were operational.

LPA observed that medications were safe, locked and inaccessible to clients in care. Last Disaster drill was conducted on 4/23/26.

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