Garden of Joy has recorded 9 state citations (3 serious, 6 minor) and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 11 inspections. The most significant pattern involves repeated staff background clearance and administrative association failures: inspectors cited the facility in January 2025 for a staff member not properly associated with the facility and missing caregiver files, and again in September 2025 when a second staff member had an incomplete background clearance process, with that citation assessed as a repeat violation carrying civil penalties. During the September 2025 visit, inspectors also found the facility had not submitted required incident and death reports for the prior month. The 1 verified complaint, substantiated in March 2025, found that a resident did not receive a required eviction notice. The most recent annual inspection in February 2026 found the physical plant clean, orderly, and in full compliance across safety equipment, food supply, and medication storage requirements.
Garden of Joy is a 6-bed residential care home in Sacramento.
Intimate home setting
Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment with high staff-to-resident attention.
Dining program
Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 3 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Limited amenities
As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
3908 Branch Street, Sacramento, CA 95838
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