Complaint Investigation Report

Brookdale Anaheim, Anaheim02/16/2023Licence 306002915

Census94
Date signed02/28/2023 12:41:12 PM
The inspector’s account

Interviews with 3 out of 4 residents indicate they have not had issues with receiving incorrect medications. The last resident handles their own medication and could not provide an answer.

It was reported that staff 1 and staff 2 (S1 and S2) attempted to enter Resident 1s (R1) bed during the middle of the night. R1 reported that they said "NO" and the staff stopped. Interviews with 3 out of 4 residents stated they have not had any issues with staff initiating sexual advances or trying to enter their beds. S1 and S2 both deny attempting to enter R1's bed on any occasion. It has been reported that R1 has acted sexually inappropriate with staff and residents. R1 has been told on multiple occasions to stop the behavior and now care can only be provided if there are two staff members present. During a visit dated 02/08/2023 LPA Lyman interviewed R1 and R1 was sexually inappropriate with LPA Lyman. LPA Lyman ended the interview due to R1's behavior.

It was reported that R1 sometime in November 2022 was being transported to the shuttle and in the process of getting on the bus their ring went missing. Staff 3 (S3) reported they searched the bus and surrounding area and could not locate the ring. Based on interviews a police report was filed but there was no case number or officers information provided. LPA Mendivil requested information from the Anaheim Police Department and no information was provided. Interviews with 3 out of 4 residents stated they have not had any issues with theft.

Based on the preponderance of evidence through interviews and record review the allegations the resident was administered medication in error. that facility staff attempted to sexually assault resident and resident's jewelry was stolen are UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. This agency has investigated this complaint.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and confidential names list was provided

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