Facility Evaluation Report

On 12/13/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted a case management visit to issue the final report regarding an alleged incident. At 11:45 a.m. the LPA met with the Administrator, Cyntia Drachenberg, and explained the reason for the visit.

On 10/08/21, Belmont Village Encino self-reported an incident that involved a staff member, staff #1 (S1). The report stated that they were informed of an incident that occurred outside the Belmont Village Encino facility regarding S1. The self-report was sent to the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) via an Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624). The report stated that they received word that S1 attempted to rape a homeless woman outside the facility.

On 10/12/21, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) KaSandra Lopez conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection regarding the alleged incident which occurred outside of S1’s working hours at the facility. S1 was put on a leave of absence effective 10/08/2021. The LPA met with Administrator, Cyntia Drachenberg at 3:53 p.m. and conducted an interview. The administrator stated there have been no unusual incidents or complaints pertaining to S1. The administrator said that S1 was recently promoted as a staff assistant, that S1 was never a caregiver and S1’s only contact with residents was when they worked as a receptionist at the front desk. S1 was well liked by everyone, including the residents. No immediate health and safety concerns were observed during the inspection by the LPA. The LPA also reviewed records at 4:08 PM and obtained copies of pertinent documents. The administrator stated that the resident families and staff have been notified of the arrest of S1. No one has come forward to disclose that they experienced or witnessed any inappropriate behavior from S1.