Complaint Investigation Report

The investigation reveals the following: Regarding:” Lack of supervision resulting in clients engaging in illegal activities on the facility grounds.” it is alleged that there is regular drug usage and sales at the facility and residents harass community members, begs for money, and engages in prostitution. Administrator Stanley Kaniel confirmed the facility do have drugs on the premise, but stated it is being brought in by the homeless population that have taken over the property. Administrator further stated that the clients do not harass members of the community and have never heard of clients engaging in prostitution. Interviews with staff confirmed the presence of drugs in the facility and confirmed some clients do bother the community and may be engaging in prostitution. Both staff and the administrator confirmed to seeing crack pipes and other items used for meth. 2/5 clients denied the allegation stating they keep to themselves, but it is possible that the homeless population is bringing in drugs. 3/5 clients confirmed the allegation stating they have not seen the drugs but have seen things left over by the homeless and other clients that shows signs drugs may have been present. 3/5 clients further stated that 2 of the clients in the front house bring in drugs, and men for drugs. Staff and 3/5 clients asked for additional security at night.

Based on LPA observation, interviews and file review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met,

therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulation, Title 22 are

Exit Interview Conducted with administrator/ Appeal Rights Provided / A Copy of the Report Issued.