Inspection Reports for Evergreen Court

1415 W. Scott Ave, Fresno, CA 93711, CA, 93711

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Inspection Report Summary

Most inspections of this facility found multiple deficiencies, primarily related to environment and safety issues such as unlocked chemicals, open patios without railings or lighting, and maintenance concerns. The most recent report from May 31, 2025, cited serious problems including an outdated hospice care plan posing immediate risk, unauthorized staff presence, locked fire exit doors, and failure to report incidents, resulting in immediate civil penalties. Earlier reports also noted medication administration issues and incomplete resident records, while several complaint investigations were not listed or addressed. There has been no clear improvement trend, as deficiencies have persisted across inspections, with some issues recurring over time. No license suspensions or fines beyond the May 2025 penalties were noted in the available reports.

Deficiencies per Year

12 9 6 3 0
2023
2024
2025
High Moderate Unclassified

Census Over Time

0 3 6 9 12 Sep '23 Oct '23 Oct '24 Jan '25 Jan '25 May '25
Census Capacity
Inspection Report Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 4 May 31, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection conducted due to observations related to resident records, unusual incident reports, and concerns about staff association and medication administration.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies including an outdated hospice care plan, a staff member not associated with the facility posing immediate risk, medication administration issues, fire exit doors locked preventing egress, and failure to report incidents. Immediate civil penalties of $500 each were assessed for criminal record transfer and fire clearance violations.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 4
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Outdated hospice care plan for resident R1, posing immediate health and safety risk.Type A
Staff member on Guardian Roster not associated with the facility, posing immediate risk.Type A
Fire clearance violation due to locked exit doors preventing residents from exiting.Type A
Failure to submit required incident reports related to resident R1's head wound treatment.Type A
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 500 Civil penalty amount: 500 Residents present: 6 Facility capacity: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Steve PatelAdministratorNamed in relation to findings including outdated hospice care plan and medication administration
Mary GarzaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Inspection Report Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 4 Jan 27, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced office meeting conducted to discuss concerns regarding the facility, including deficiencies cited during prior visits such as the annual inspection on 10/22/2024 and a case management visit on 01/08/2025.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited related to personal accommodations, oxygen administration, and resident records. The facility declined Technical Support services and was reminded of the importance of compliance with Title 22 regulations. A new Plan of Correction due date was set for 02/07/2025 for unresolved issues including an open patio without hand railing or lighting and incomplete resident records.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Personal Accommodations and Services: storage area accessible through bedroom
Oxygen Administration - Gas and Liquid: signs posting and reporting to Fire Department
Resident Records: pre-admission, reappraisals, medical assessments, TB, etc. incomplete or missingType B
Personal Accommodations and Services: Open patio area without railing/lighting
Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6 Plan of Correction due date: Feb 7, 2025
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Minakshi RoychoudhuryAdministratorMet with during inspection and named in relation to facility operations and deficiencies
Rajat RoychoudhuryLicenseePresent during informal meeting and named in relation to facility operations and deficiencies
See MouaLicensing Program ManagerNamed in relation to inspection and deficiency findings
Mary GarzaLicensing Program AnalystNamed in relation to inspection and deficiency findings
Inspection Report Follow-Up Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 8 Jan 8, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection conducted to review and clear plans of correction (POCs) from a previously conducted visit.
Findings
Several deficiencies were observed including unlocked chemicals posing danger, improperly stored food, inadequate air circulation in freezer, a resident bedroom used as a passageway, lack of hand railings and lighting on patio, insufficient towels for residents, missing physician orders for postural supports, and maintenance issues such as dirty attic door, hanging vents, and non-self-latching gates.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 8
Deficiencies (8)
DescriptionSeverity
Chemicals/items posing a danger on bathroom #3 countertop, in storage area in back yard and in storage shed all unlocked and accessible to residents.Type B
Food in refrigerator was not properly stored/dated.Type B
Freezer packed and not allowing for proper ventilation to maintain temperature.Type B
Bedroom #6 observed with storage area only accessible through resident bedroom.Type B
Open patio on back of facility without hand railings or lighting.Type B
Facility has 7 towels for 5 residents, insufficient for adequate hygiene.Type B
Residents beds with hand railing but no written physician order for postural support.Type B
Attic space door dirty and in need of painting; vent in hallway near office hanging and in need of cleaning; AC/heating vents dirty and in need of cleaning; doorway from living room to sitting area in need of touch up paint; gates on right and left side of facility not self-latching.Type B
Report Facts
Residents present: 5 Facility capacity: 6 Plan of Correction due date: Jan 20, 2025 Number of towels: 7
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mary GarzaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report
Minakshi RoychoudhuryAdministratorFacility administrator present during inspection and exit interview
Shailesh PatelDesigneeFacility designee met during inspection and exit interview
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 11 Oct 22, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection visit conducted to evaluate the health and safety conditions of the Evergreen Court facility.
Findings
The facility was generally clean, odor-free, and well-maintained with operational safety equipment; however, several deficiencies were noted including unlocked chemicals in restrooms and offices, vents needing dusting, improperly stored food, and safety hazards such as an open patio without railing and an unsecured gate.
Deficiencies (11)
Description
Chemicals observed in 3 of 3 restrooms unlocked and accessible.
Vents in hallways in need of dusting/air filters.
Restroom #2 tub in need of cleaning.
Food in freezer not dated/stored properly.
Chemicals/items posing a harm in office unlocked and accessible.
Walls and doors in need of wiping down.
Chemical observed in resident #6 bedroom.
Storage area accessible through resident #6 bedroom.
Chemicals/items posing a harm next to storage shed and outside back door accessible and unlocked.
Open patio on back of facility observed without railing and lighting posing a hazard.
Left side gate not self-latching.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 5 Water temperature: 116.4 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Sep 18, 2024 Last fire drill: Jul 17, 2024 Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 1, 2024
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Minakshi RoychoudhuryAdministratorFacility Administrator present during inspection and exit interview
Mary GarzaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report
Noelia LunaDirect Care StaffMet Licensing Program Analyst upon arrival
Inspection Report Original Licensing Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Oct 17, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was an announced pre-licensing visit conducted as a change of ownership inspection for the Evergreen Court facility.
Findings
The facility met all pre-licensing requirements, including adequate furnishings, safety measures, and supplies. The Licensing Program Analyst found no deficiencies and will submit documentation for final license review.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 6 Resident census: 5 Fire extinguisher service date: Apr 10, 2023 Hot water temperature range: 116
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Minakshi RoychoudhuryAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Shailesh PatelAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Alexandria WaltonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the pre-licensing inspection
Melinda HoffmannLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header
Inspection Report Original Licensing Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as part of the original licensing process for Evergreen Court Facility, including verification of applicant and administrator identity and understanding of community care facility licensing laws.
Findings
The applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of licensing laws, facility operation, staffing, training, and pre-licensing readiness during a telephone interview. Signed documentation and photo ID were obtained.
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Minakshi RoychoudhuryAdministratorNamed as applicant/administrator participating in licensing interview and verification
Rajat RoychoudhuryNamed as participant in licensing interview
Julia KimLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager
Dianne RamosLicensing Program AnalystNamed as Licensing Program Analyst

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