Complaint Investigation Report

On the same day, (S7) reported that law enforcement had been notified and had confiscated the methamphetamine. The responsible parties, (R1 and R2), along with their primary physician, were informed. Additionally, the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing, was notified of an Unusual Incident Report (LIC 624) on March 18, 2026.

On April 3, 2026, and June 4, 2026, between 02:09 PM and 05:26 PM, the Department interviewed resident members identified as Resident #1 through Resident #6 (R1-R6). Six (6) of the six (6) resident members cannot support this claim. (R1 and R2) denied any use of illegal drugs on the facility premises. (R1) explained to have spoken to (R2) on March 14, 2026, and notice that a staff gave (R1) notice to sign. (R1) reported that (S2) found the drug on the round table on (R2’s) side of the room.

Three (3) of the four (4) residents (R2-R6) stated that they did not witness (R1 or R2) under the influence of illegal drugs. However, (R6) mentioned that there was one occasion when (R2) had methamphetamine at the facility, specifically in the patio smoking area. (R6) suggested that the staff probably did not know about the drugs because, had they been aware, the drugs would have been taken away, and (R2) would have ended up being evicted.

On April 3, 2026, and June 4, 2026, between 01:42 PM and 04:51 PM, the Department interviewed witness identified as Witness #1 (W1). Witness #1 (W1), who had firsthand knowledge of the incident, asserted that Resident #1 (R1) was not involved in the drug abuse and never used methamphetamine at the facility. (W1) believed that it was Resident #2 (R2) who procured the drugs and misused them in their room. Furthermore, (W1) expressed skepticism about the facility staff's awareness of any drug abuse; had they known, they surely would have acted by evicting (R2) or confiscating the drugs and reporting the incident appropriately.

The Department reviewed the facility complaint history and incident reports; there was no previous indication that Resident #1 and Resident #2 (R1-R2) had engaged in drug abuse while receiving care at the facility. Further review of (R1’s and R2’s) Physicians Report LIC 602 A (dated 03/03/26 and 04/17/25), Appraisal/Needs & Service Plan LIC 625 (dated 10/12/23, 08/01/25 and 09/13/25) Preplacement LIC 603 (dated 10/17/21 and 08/01/25) Physicians Orders Medication (dated 04/04/25 and 07/22/25) Residence and Care Agreement (dated 10/19/21). Additional review of Resident Warning Notice-Contraband Items (dated 03/14/26), Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 (dated 03/18/26), and Long Beach Police Department Report DR 260111793 (dated 03/16/25).