Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to the facility. LPA met with Licensee (LE) Rona Lomeda and House Manager (HM) Justin Lee and explained the purpose of the visit.

The purpose of today's visit was to address concerns regarding the facility's management structure and oversight responsibilities. During the Department's review, information was obtained indicating that the current Administrator was reporting to Justin Lee, an associate of Dr. Kang, rather than to the current Licensee, Rona Lomeda. The Department also obtained information from LE Lomeda that she was no longer exercising effective control over the day-to-day operation of the facility despite remaining the licensed individual responsible for the facility. LE Lomeda stated that the Administrator was not following her direction or instructions and instead reported to Justin Lee.

The department discussed the matter with LE Lomeda and HM Lee and advised that, regardless of any ownership changes reflected in filings with the California Secretary of State, the Department recognizes the individual identified on the current facility license as the responsible Licensee until a new application has been approved and a new license has been issued. LPA reminded LE Lomeda that she must maintain control over the operation of the facility and that the Administrator is required to report directly to the current Licensee.

Based on information obtained during the Department's investigation, the following deficiencies are being cited:

· Title 22, Section 87405(b) – Administrator Qualifications and Duties , for the Administrator's failure to report to and keep the current Licensee informed regarding the operation of the facility.

(Case Management Report continued on LIC809C)