Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit in regards to an Incident Report the Department received on 1/8/2026. LPA met with The Gardens Director, Maria Chavez and stated the purpose of the visit.
On 1/8/2026, the Department received an LIC 624 Incident Report stating on 12/16/2025, resident R1 left the facility unattended and facility staff were aware once they received a call from the local grocery store staff had found resident confused at their store.
During today's visit, LPA Rai conducted interviews with 4 staff.
LPA Rai will obtain copies of the following documents to included but not limited to R1's LIC 602A Physician's Report and R1's Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan.
At this time, LPA Rai determined this case management needs further investigation.
No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22.
This report was reviewed with The Gardens Director, Maria Chavez and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal Rights were provided.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction