Complaint Investigation Report

194700852-7-16-2024-47-HC-SDUU-D7AN8K-20240718101428

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

11/03/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Ryan Chan

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 47-HC-20231103122323

Home Care Organization hires 1099 home care aides.

On 7/16/24, Home Care Services Analysts (HCSA), Ryan Chan and Mila Quinto conducted an investigation visit regarding the above complaint allegation. Upon arrival, HCSA met with Administrator Peter Grabicki.

During today’s visit, HCSA interviewed administrator who stated they employed two HCAs as1099 employees for a couple months but has stopped effective December 2023 due to liability reasons. Administrator stated he will update his advertising to remove any indication that they employ 1099 employees.

Based on analysts’s interviews, 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, Section 1796.42(b) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

Analysts concluded the visit with an exit interview and provided a copy of this report along with appeal rights.