Complaint Investigation Report

157209136-11-10-2022-24-AS-MHON-CLFLDA-20221123073938

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on

11/02/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Mai Yang

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 24-AS-20221102153211

Beatriz Ponce, Administrator and Anthony Barbato, Licensee

Animals pose as a risk to the residents while in care

On 11/10/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct a complaint inspection and deliver complaint finding on the above allegation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Administrator Beatriz Ponce and Anthony Barbato, Licensee.

During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews and toured the facility. Based on observation and interviews that were conducted, there was insufficient evidence to prove or disprove that stray animals were in area where resident sleeps. The preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was provided to the Licensee.