Garden of Joy Guest Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to Garden of Joy Guest Home. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 2 residents and the facility currently has 6 residents admitted. Administrator Jeseca Aznar has an administrator certificate expiring on 03/26/2026. LPA Lyman along with Administrator Mary Aznar toured the facility at 12;26 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, first aid kit and reviewed records. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. The facility consists of three resident bedrooms, one common restroom, staff room/ staff restroom, living room, dining area and kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident rooms are double occupancy. Resident restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured at 111.2 degrees F in facility restroom. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors as well as a first aid manual. LPA observed toxins are secured during today's visit. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguisher is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and self latching. LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply as well as emergency supplies. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 02/11/2026 Facility has a generator on-site. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan and plan is thorough and complete. Facility provides activities in the form of exercise, games and community outings. LPA reviewed six resident files and four staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation of medical clearance, CPR and criminal record clearance as well as required training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet. Medications are being administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today's visit, NO deficiencies are being cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 11, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to Garden of Joy Guest Home. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 2 residents and the facility currently has 6 residents admitted with one resident currently residing at a skilled nursing facility. Administrator Jeseca Aznar has an administrator certificate expiring on 03/26/2026. LPA Lyman along with Administrator Aznar toured the facility at 7:50 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, first aid kit and reviewed records. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. The facility consists of three resident bedrooms, one common restroom, staff room/ staff restroom, living room, dining area and kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident rooms are double occupancy. Resident restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured at 112.4 degrees F in facility restroom. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors as well as a first aid manual. LPA observed toxins are secured during today's visit. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguisher is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and self latching. LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply as well as emergency supplies. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan and plan is thorough and complete. Facility provides activities in the form of exercise, games and community outings. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 02/20/2025 LPA reviewed five resident files and four staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation of medical clearance, CPR and criminal record clearance as well as required training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet. Medications are being administered per physician order. LPA reviewed P & I records. Cash on hand matched facility ledger. Based on the observations made during today's visit, NO deficiencies are being cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 20, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by Jeseca Aznar, Administrator and LPA explained the nature of the visit. There are six residents at the facility and there are no residents receiving hospice services currently. Six residents reside at this facility, LPA was informed four residents were out in the facility. There were two residents at the time of the visit. LPA accompanied with Administrator began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. There is additional food storage in storage cabinet/freezer and refrigerator in garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in dining room/living room. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the bathroom and LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 110.4 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked underneath kitchen sink and locked storage cabinet garage. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA Continued on LIC809-C observed a fire extinguisher with service date of August 08, 2023, in kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed three resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2023