Paradise Gardens Manor

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On March 24, 2026 (3/24/2026), Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Andrew Martinez conducted an announced prelicensing visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Melissa Buckridge and restated the purpose of the visit. An application for Change of Ownership at Resident Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) currently licensed as Rose Gardens Residential Care (366426422) was submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) on LIC 200 dated 12/23/2025. A fire clearance was granted by San Bernardino County Fire Department on 02/06/2026 for a total capacity of sixty-three (63) bedridden residents. LPA conducted a tour of the facility accompanied by Administrator Buckridge where the following was observed: Physical Plant (Indoor/Outdoor): The facility consists of four (4) detached resident living quarters equipped with living rooms, individual and shared bathrooms. Other areas consist of an activities room, dining hall, kitchen, laundry room, staff break room, nurses station, designated medications area, maintenance room, supply room, and extra storage rooms and sheds. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. No bodies of water were observed. Outdoor activity area is enclosed by a gate with adequate outdoor shaded area for client activities. There is adequate amount of furniture in good repair, seating, and space in the common areas for client activities. The facility is equipped with multiple fully charged fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in working condition, and laundry equipment. There are designated locked rooms where sharps and cleaning supplies are stored. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature at 76 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the living quarters of the residents. One fireplace was observed on property in the Activities Room covered and not in use. The facility's telephone service was confirmed to be connected. *** Continuation on LIC 809-C *** Bedrooms: Resident bedrooms are equipped with mattresses, chairs, and overhead lighting. Bedrooms were observed with not having nightstands, lamps, waste receptacles with lids, laundry hampers with lids, and a chest of drawers for each resident. A Technical Assistance is being provided. Bathrooms: Resident bathrooms are clean and equipped with operating toilets, washbasins, and showers. Hot water temperature measured at 122.7 degrees Fahrenheit (Rm 3), 102.9 degrees (dining hall), and 114.2 degrees (Rm A). A Technical Assistance is being provided for hot water correction. Supplies: The facility maintains clean linens, sufficient toiletry supplies, activity supplies, emergency flashlights and first-aid kit with manual. Food Service: The kitchen and food preparation areas are clean with an adequate number of cups, dishes, and utensils for resident use. Food storage is equipped with enough food for a seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods. Refrigerator and freezer are clean and operate in good condition. There is enough storage for at least two (2) days of perishable foods. Food menus posted for resident viewing. Medications: A designated central medication storage room was observed locked and secure. Administration: Facility sketch, residents' personal rights, administrators certificate, emergency disaster plan, and telephone numbers are posted in a common area. CCLD complaint poster and visiting policy is missing and required to be posted. Bedrooms: Resident bedrooms are equipped with mattresses, chairs, and overhead lighting. Bedrooms were observed with not having nightstands, lamps, waste receptacles with lids, laundry hampers with lids, and a chest of drawers for each resident. A Technical Assistance is being provided. Bathrooms: Resident bathrooms are clean and equipped with operating toilets, washbasins, and showers. Hot water temperature measured at 122.7 degrees Fahrenheit (Rm 3), 102.9 degrees (dining hall), and 114.2 degrees (Rm A). A Technical Assistance is being provided for hot water correction. Supplies: The facility maintains clean linens, sufficient toiletry supplies, activity supplies, emergency flashlights and first-aid kit with manual. Food Service: The kitchen and food preparation areas are clean with an adequate number of cups, dishes, and utensils for resident use. Food storage is equipped with enough food for a seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods. Refrigerator and freezer are clean and operate in good condition. There is enough storage for at least two (2) days of perishable foods. Food menus posted for resident viewing. Medications: A designated central medication storage room was observed locked and secure. Administration: Facility sketch, residents' personal rights, CCLD complaint poster, administrators certificate, emergency disaster plan, and telephone numbers are posted in a common area. CCLD complaint poster and visiting policy is missing and required to be posted. A Technical Assistance is being provided. Overall, the facility is clean and in good repair. The prelicensing inspection and the Component III orientation are complete. However, additional items are still needed to be completed prior to being licensing which include: correcting resident bedroom water heater temperatures to comply with regulation, posting adequate CCLD complaint and visitors policy posters in common areas, and procuring nightstands, lamps, waste receptacles with lids, laundry hamper with lids, and a chest of drawers for each resident in care. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed, a copy of this Facility Evaluation Report LIC 809, Facility Evaluation Report continuation LIC 809-C, and LIC 9102 Technical Assistances were provided to the facility Administrator Buckridge at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 24, 2026

The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.