Complaint Investigation Report

157209377-5-28-2025-24-AS-SMOA-DHCTTM-20250605150054

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

05/22/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Mai Yang

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 24-AS-20250522110556

Licensee Anthony Barbato via telephone, Administrator Ashley Bell, Regional Director Steven Cruz

On 05/28/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct initial complaint visit and deliver complaint findings. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Administrator Ashley Bell. Regional Director Steven Cruz later during visit. Licensee Anthony Barbato was called via telephone.

During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews, records were reviewed and toured the facility. R1 was admitted to the facility on 05/19/25 and was observed at the facility.

Based on interviews conducted and observation, the above allegation is UNFOUNDED, meaning they were false, could not have happened, and/or are without reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator.