Facility Evaluation Report

Candlelight Home Gardenglen, West Covina09/09/2025Licence 198603371

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed09/09/2025 12:01:57 PM
Name of licensing program analystNune Margaryan
Name of licensing program managerWei Siew Ho
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nune Margaryan conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with the Estelita Macatiag, staff. Designee Gil Calingasan arrived shortly after. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA used the CARE infection tool to evaluate the facility. The physical plant was inspected along with medications, food supply, and clients and staff records. Facility submitted infection control plan to CDSS. The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disable clients between the ages 18 to 59. There are currently 4 clients residing at the home and receive services from San Gabriel / Pomona regional Center. Three (3) clients were at the Day program at the time of visit. The facility is located in a residential area. LPA toured the home and inspected living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, activity room / family area, office area, 2 bathrooms and the garage. Laundry area was observed in the garage. LPA observed laundry detergent are stored in the garage and locked in the cabinet. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. There is a shaded seating area for the clients located in the backyard. There is only one entrance being utilized at the facility, all required posters were posted at the entrance. Client bedrooms were checked. Each bedroom is equipped with the proper furnishings. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. The bathrooms were toured. Bathrooms are clean and have the required hygiene items. The hot water temperature was tested and was measured between 127.5 and 128.4 degrees F. The kitchen was inspected. There is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food. All the appliances are clean and working properly. Sharps are locked and are inaccessible to clients. LPA observed plenty linens, towels and hygiene supplies in the linen/supply closet in the dining room. Fire extinguisher observed in the facility fully charged. Fire drill was / Quarterly Disaster Drill was conducted on 08/04/25.

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