Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Gardenia Home, Gardena09/05/2025Licence 198320488

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed09/08/2025 09:47:18 AM
Name of licensing program analystFelisa Shirley
Name of licensing program managerStephanie Cifuentes
The inspector’s account

On 9/5/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced annual. LPA was met by the Administrator, Latiesha Martin and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility has a census of 4.

This facility is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of (4) client bedrooms, (1) office, (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, shaded patio, garage used for storage. The washer and dryer are located in the kitchen. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility.

LPA Shirley and Latiesha walked through the kitchen and all appliances were in good working order. Medications were locked in an upper cabinet located in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents. All knives and sharpes were locked in a cabinet under the sink located in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods. The water temperature measured between the required 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA reviewed all clients files and (4) staff files.

Bedrooms 1 through 4 are occupied by the clients and contains the mandated furniture. The (2) bathrooms are clean and operational. The first aid kit is fully stocked with manual. No firearms are stored at this facility and no bodies of water present. This facility is in good repair.

LPA Shirley and Latiesha walked through all common areas. In the living room, kitchen, dining room there is ample seating and space for all residents. All rooms and walkways were clean, and clear of obstructions and hazards. All areas have ample lighting. All rooms, hallway, and living room have working smoke detectors. There is a charged fire extinguisher located in the kitchen. There is a patio table in the backyard with an umbrella for shade. The backyard is clean and clear of obstructions and hazards and there are no bodies of water present.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator, Latiesha Martin.

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