Royal Gardens Senior Care
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Clovis, CA

Royal Gardens Senior Care

Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Clovis, CA

Overview of Royal Gardens Senior Care

Operated by Vr Enigma, Inc., Royal Gardens Senior Care is a small assisted living home on Sunnyside Avenue in Clovis, California. Gurmit K. Aulakh serves as the administrator. The community is about 1.5 miles from downtown Clovis and a short drive from Clovis Community Medical Center, keeping hospital care within easy reach if residents need it. With only six beds in a single-story building, the home offers a more intimate setting. Here, staff can build close relationships with residents.

Royal Gardens Senior Care has been serving residents for 14 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 83%. In addition to assisted living, the home provides respite care and hospice care, giving families flexibility if a loved one’s care needs change over time.

Residents live in private-style apartments with a full bathroom and an emergency call response system. Staff is available 24 hours a day. A licensed nurse visits monthly to monitor residents’ health, and the team manages medications for residents.

Residents can join in fitness programs as well as creative, social, educational, and spiritual activities. The home also hosts events that include family members, helping residents stay connected with loved ones. Housekeeping, laundry, and trash removal are included, and transportation services are available for appointments and errands. Residents are welcome to bring their pets, making the transition to senior living easier for those with a companion animal.

The area has a Walk Score of 61 out of 100. Some errands can be completed on foot, along with a mix of nearby amenities. State inspections have most often focused on properly securing hazardous items and keeping documentation, including forms and medication records, up to date. Earlier inspections found no deficiencies and confirmed the home met infection control and safety requirements.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1321 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1321st out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
14 years in operation Rank #512 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 512th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #1011 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1011th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #500 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 500th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJanuary 3, 2012
CountyFresno

Ownership & Operating Entity

Royal Gardens Senior Care is legally operated by Vr Enigma, Inc., and administered by Gurmit K Aulakh.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Malika Singh, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #880 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 880th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per year (30% below)
• Citations per inspection (58% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
Latest Inspection November 12, 2025

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 710 This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 53 This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse Rank #895 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 895th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.42 This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 30% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.43.3 This facility has 58% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 58% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 516 This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • November 12, 2025 inspection cited 2 deficiencies, including an unlocked sharp object accessible to residents and a missing Safeguard for Property Values form in one resident file.
  • January 22, 2024 inspection found 5 deficiencies involving unlocked hazardous items, medication log errors, outdated physician report, and missing property inventories, with some corrected on site.
  • November 19, 2024 and prior inspections in 2023 and 2021 had no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with infection control and safety standards.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Clovis's city center to Royal Gardens Senior Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.27 miles to nearest hospital (Clovis Community Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Royal Gardens Senior Care is located in Clovis, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
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High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Gardens Senior Care

Who is the owner of Royal Gardens Senior Care?

Royal Gardens Senior Care is legally operated by Vr Enigma, Inc., and administered by Gurmit K Aulakh.

Is Royal Gardens Senior Care in a walkable area?

Royal Gardens Senior Care has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Royal Gardens Senior Care?

Royal Gardens Senior Care's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at Royal Gardens Senior Care?

Yes, Royal Gardens Senior Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Royal Gardens Senior Care?

Gurmit K Aulakh is the administrator of Royal Gardens Senior Care.

How many beds does Royal Gardens Senior Care have?

Royal Gardens Senior Care has 6 beds.

Has Royal Gardens Senior Care had any citations?

Royal Gardens Senior Care has had 7 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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