Complaint Investigation Report

194700937-10-5-2023-47-HC-WSCT-CWSSC3-20231020134450

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

HOME CARE SERVICES , 744 P STREET, MS 09-14-90

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

06/16/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Ramsey Chimienti

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 47-HC-20230616113042

Home Care Organization (HCO) is working Independent contractors.

On 8/28/2023, Associate Governmental Program Analysts (AGPA) Ramsey Chimienti met with Owner, Omar Ombra, of the Home Care Organization (HCO), Care Specialists Inc. DBA Premiere Home Care, located at 17050 Chatsworth St #208, Granada Hills, CA 91344, regarding the allegation above. Omar acknowledged the use of 1099 independent contractors and understood that every caregiver needs to be a W2 employee. In addition, Home Care Organizations that employ affiliated home care aides shall ensure the affiliated home care aides are cleared on the home care aide registry before placing the individual in direct contact with clients. Based on AGPA's observations, interviews, and records review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Health and Safety Code, Division 2, Chapter 13, Article 7, Section 1796.37 (a)(5) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. A copy of the HCS 9099 and 9099D reports provided to licensee along with the appeal rights document.