Inspection Reports for
Blossom Garden Senior Home

21307 Western Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, CA, 94541

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 4.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

10% worse than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 78% occupied

Based on a December 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

0 4 8 12 16 Dec 2021 Nov 2022 Dec 2023 Nov 2024 Dec 2024 Dec 2025

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 7 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Dec 10, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at Blossom Garden Senior Home.

Findings
The inspection found several deficiencies including unsafe hot water temperature, unsecured hazardous items, maintenance issues such as derailed closet doors and broken drawer knobs, and missing doctor's orders for residents' half bed rails. Plans of correction were discussed with the administrator.

Deficiencies (4)
Hot water temperature was at 137 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the allowed maximum of 120 degrees.
Lighter and peeler in kitchen cabinets were not locked; bio hazard container found in a resident's room unsecured.
Closet doors derailed, lavatory sink not properly draining, and broken drawer knobs in residents' rooms.
Residents R1 and R2's half bed rails did not have doctor's orders on file.
Report Facts
Liability insurance coverage: 3000000 Deficiency count: 4 Plan of Correction due date: Dec 11, 2025 Plan of Correction due date: Dec 24, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and discussed deficiencies and plans of correction.
Alicia DelmundoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report.
Bennett FongLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 7 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. The inspection included a tour of the facility, review of resident and staff records, medication review, and verification of safety equipment and emergency plans.

Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 109.6 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Mar 22, 2024 Emergency disaster drill last conducted: Sep 16, 2024 Residents records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5 Non-perishable food supply: 7 Perishable food supply: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusAdministrator and LicenseeMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Ardalan GharachorlooLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Yvonne Flores-LariosLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 7 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. The facility was clean, safe, and well-maintained with adequate lighting, proper temperature, and safety equipment in working order. Resident and staff records were complete.

Report Facts
Residents records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Mar 22, 2024 Emergency disaster drill last conducted: Sep 16, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusAdministrator and LicenseeMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Ardalan GharachorlooLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Yvonne Flores-LariosSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation that the licensee was not cashing check payments for a resident's rent and was threatening eviction for non-payment.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the licensee was not cashing check payments for resident R1's rent and threatened eviction for non-payment. The investigation found no staff with the initials A.A. who supposedly signed for the payments, and the licensee confirmed receipt of a cashier's check for the rent. The complaint was closed as unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with the licensee-administrator and the resident's family member, as well as review of records and personnel reports. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence that the alleged violation occurred.

Report Facts
Capacity: 9 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusLicensee-AdministratorInterviewed during complaint investigation
Alicia DelmundoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Bennett FongLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header and signature

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate an allegation that the licensee was not cashing check payments for a resident's rent and was threatening eviction for non-payment.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the licensee was not cashing check payments for resident R1's rent and threatened eviction for non-payment. The investigation found that the licensee never received the payments for September and October 2024, and there was no staff with the initials A.A. who supposedly signed for the payments. The family member paid with a cashier's check on October 26, 2024. The complaint was closed as unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with the resident's family member and the licensee-administrator, as well as review of records and personnel reports. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence that the alleged violation occurred, and no deficiencies were cited.

Report Facts
Capacity: 9 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusLicensee-AdministratorInterviewed during complaint investigation
Alicia DelmundoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Bennett FongSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 8 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Dec 7, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced annual required inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to evaluate compliance with regulations at Blossom Garden Senior Home.

Findings
The inspection found several deficiencies including unsecured knives and cleaning agents, an expired first aid certificate for the administrator, missing health screenings for some staff, and insufficient training hours for a staff member. Plans of correction were discussed and due by December 21, 2023.

Deficiencies (4)
Knives in kitchen cabinets without lock; bleach, cleaning agents, and Comet cleanser in the Alarm Panel room without lock.
Administrator's First Aid certificate expired 11/24/23.
Two staff members (S2 and S3) have no LIC503 Health Screening on file.
Staff member S4 hired in July 2023 has only 21 hours of training on file, less than required 40 hours.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 4 Plan of Correction Due Date: Dec 21, 2023 Facility Capacity: 9 Facility Census: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst; named in findings related to expired First Aid certificate and plan of correction.
Alicia DelmundoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report.
Bennett FongLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor overseeing the inspection.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 8 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Dec 7, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual required inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations at Blossom Garden Senior Home.

Findings
The inspection found several deficiencies including unsecured knives and cleaning agents posing safety risks, expired administrator's First Aid certificate, incomplete health screenings for staff, and insufficient staff training hours. Plans of correction were discussed with the administrator with due dates for compliance.

Deficiencies (4)
Knives in kitchen cabinets without lock and bleach, cleaning agents, and Comet cleanser in the Alarm Panel room without lock.
Administrator's First Aid certificate expired 11/24/23.
Staff S2 and S3 have no LIC503 Health Screening on file.
Staff S4 who was hired in 7/2023 has only 21 hours of training on file.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 4 Plan of Correction Due Date: Dec 21, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusAdministratorMet during inspection and named in findings related to First Aid certificate and plan of correction

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 11, 2022

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Delmundo conducted an unannounced infection control annual inspection to evaluate compliance with infection control and facility safety standards.

Findings
No deficiencies were observed during the inspection. The facility had adequate infection control measures in place, including screening stations, PPE supplies, and COVID-19 symptom screening. Hot water temperature and fire extinguisher maintenance were verified. The administrator provided updated infection control and liability documentation.

Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 105.2 Fire extinguisher service date: Nov 8, 2021 Number of pages: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Alicia DelmundoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Bennett FongLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 11, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced infection control annual inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Delmundo to evaluate compliance with infection control and facility safety standards.

Findings
No deficiencies were observed during the inspection. The facility had adequate infection control measures in place including screening stations, PPE supplies, and COVID-19 protocols. The administrator was instructed to submit several updated plans and reports by November 25, 2022.

Report Facts
Fire extinguisher service date: Nov 8, 2021 Liability insurance coverage: 3000000 Number of pages: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alicia DelmundoLicensing EvaluatorConducted the infection control annual inspection
Fekerte HyesusAdministratorFacility administrator met with Licensing Program Analyst and provided documentation
Bennett FongSupervisorSupervisor named in report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 8 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Dec 9, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced infection control annual inspection conducted as part of the required 1-year visit to evaluate compliance with health and safety regulations.

Findings
The facility had an approved COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and generally maintained infection control measures such as screening stations and PPE storage. However, deficiencies included outdated visitor posters, insufficient COVID-19 signage, inadequate disposable gowns and N95 respirators for staff, lack of fit testing for N95 respirators, and residents' temperatures no longer being routinely checked. No citations were issued during this inspection.

Deficiencies (5)
Visitor's poster at the entrance door outdated
No COVID-19 signages inside the facility except in the common bathroom and kitchen
Disposable gowns and N95 respirators not sufficient for 30 days for 5 staff
Staff are not fit tested for N95 respirator
Residents' temperature are no longer routinely checked
Report Facts
Capacity: 9 Census: 8 Liability insurance coverage: 3000000 Staff: 5 Days of nonperishable food supplies: 7 Days of perishable food supplies: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusAdministratorFacility administrator present during inspection and exit interview
Avelina SagnepCo-AdministratorCo-administrator who met with Licensing Program Analyst and provided information
Alicia DelmundoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Bennett FongLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 8 Capacity: 9 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Dec 9, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced infection control annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with COVID-19 mitigation and other health and safety requirements.

Findings
The facility had an approved COVID-19 mitigation plan and generally maintained safety equipment and supplies; however, deficiencies included outdated visitor posters, insufficient COVID-19 signage, inadequate disposable gowns and N95 respirators for staff, lack of fit testing for N95 respirators, and residents' temperatures no longer being routinely checked.

Deficiencies (5)
Visitor's poster at the entrance door outdated
No COVID-19 signages inside the facility except in the common bathroom and kitchen
Disposable gowns and N95 respirators not sufficient for 30 days for 5 staff
Staff are not fit tested for N95 respirator
Residents' temperature are no longer routinely checked
Report Facts
Capacity: 9 Census: 8 Liability insurance coverage: 3000000 Staff: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fekerte HyesusAdministratorFacility administrator present during inspection and exit interview
Avelina SagnepCo-AdministratorCo-administrator present during inspection and provided statements
Alicia DelmundoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Bennett FongSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

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