Complaint Investigation Report
On 06/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted an initial unannounced visit to investigate the allegation listed above. The LPA was greeted by staff and contacted the Administrator. The Administrator Anahit Balasanyan arrived shortly thereafter, and the LPA informed them of the reason for the visit. The Administrator stated that they had recently become the administrator for the facility. The LPA requested documents pertinent to the investigation. The Administrator was advised that the complaint was referred to the Investigations Branch (IB).
R1 resided at this location, prior to licensure when operating unlicensed from approximately 08/30/2024 through 01/17/2025. On 01/17/2025, R1 was hospitalized and discharged to a skilled nursing facility on 01/23/2025 until 03/28/2025. On 03/28/2025, R1 was discharged to another unlicensed location until 04/12/2025. R1 returned to this location on 04/12/2025 and remained until hospitalized on 05/13/2025. The facility’s license was granted on 04/28/2025. On 05/14/2025, the Department received complaint control # 29-AS-20250514101524 which is currently pending investigation.
On 06/23/2025, Investigator Luckett issued a subpoena to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner requesting R1’s autopsy records.
On 07/07/2025, Investigator Luckett requested any police reports pertaining to R1 from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
On 07/23/2025, a request for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) records was submitted, and a subpoena for records at Valley Presbyterian Hospital was issued.
On 07/23/2025, Investigator Santana conducted a telephone interview with a LAPD Detective.
On 07/24/2025, a review of EMS records was conducted.
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