Facility Evaluation Report
On 09/15/2025 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct a health and safety check regarding an elopement that occurred 08/24/2025 as reported by Oakland Police to CCLD. LPA met with Victoria Puruganan, Licensee/Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit.
LPA interviewed staff and Licensee regarding the elopement of a resident (R1). R1 is back, was gone for three (3) to four (4) hours. Staff and Licensee/Administrator know R1 cannot leave unassisted. R1 left the facility for a walk after breakfast. 911 was called around 10:30 AM and R1 walked back to the facility while staff were on the phone with 911.
While interviewing, LPA learned a new resident (R2) moved in on 09/09/2025. R2 is bedridden roomed in a non-fire cleared room.
Licensee/Administrator did not submit the Unusual Incident Report (LIC624) to CCLD for the 08/24/2025 elopement.
The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties.
An immediate and repeat civil penalty of $1,500 is hereby assessed for elopement, not reporting elopement to CCLD, and having a bedridden resident in a non-cleared room.
Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, LIC421IM and appeal rights provided.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction