Facility Evaluation Report

Gardens ARF, Escondido11/07/2025Licence 374604551

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed11/07/2025 12:58:25 PM
Name of licensing program analystValerie Flores
Name of licensing program managerAnthony Perez
The inspector’s account

On 11/7/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Flores conducted an unannounced 1-year required annual inspection. LPA met with staff, Eucharia Nweke, and explained to Eucharia the purpose of the visit. LPA Flores was granted entry and conducted a tour of the facility alongside Eucharia. LPA Flores observed the following during the visit:

During the inspection, (3) three out of (3) three clients were out in the community, attending day program. The facility is a single-story structure which consists of (2) two staff bedroom, (3) three client bedrooms, (2) two bathrooms, living room, and kitchen. The facility is in a community which has a community pool that has a secured perimeter. The facility kitchen was kept clean and free of litter. The facility maintained a (2) two-day supply of perishable foods and (7) seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Client #1 (C1) bedroom did not met the required bedding but there is a physicians order which grants C1 to sleep in a reclining chair. (5) five out of (6) six client bedrooms met the required bedding, seating, furniture, and functional lighting. Indoor/outdoor passageways were free from obstructions. LPA observed activities in the living room to promote group socialization. The medications are stored in a locked closet near the entryway that is made inaccessible to clients. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher mount on the wall in the kitchen. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be fully operable. Per Administrator Assistant, AJ Suri, there are no firearms and/or ammunition on the premises.

LPA observed the following required postings: See Something Say Something, Client Personal Rights, and . LPA conducted resident records review and observed the following: preplacement referrals, current IPP's, weight charts, physician reports, and safeguard cash resources.

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