Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Martinez, conducted an unannounced visit to the home to address violations observed. The LPA met with staff, Soledad Alcantara, and was allowed entry into the home. The LPA spoke with Administrator, Teresa Fuentes, over the phone and informed her of the purpose for the visit.

The LPA reviewed the file for Staff One (S1) and observed no date of employment, no signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 87355(d), and no documentation of either a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by Section 87355(e). The LPA reviewed the file for Staff Two (S2) and observed no date of employment, telephone number, educational background, past experience, no signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 87355(d), and no documentation of either a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by Section 87355(e). In addition, interviews revealed S1 is assisting Resident One (R1) with their finances, specifically holding onto their money. R1 was interviewed and reported S1 is holding onto $400 of their money. S1 was interviewed and reported they were holding onto $1,000 of R1's money. An additional staff interview revealed S1 and R1 have both reported S1 is in possession of R1's money. In addition, the LPA observed R1's wallet was being safeguarded in a locked drawer at the facility where only staff had access. A file review revealed through the Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400) that the facility was not to handle any cash resources for persons within the facility. R1's Admission Agreement was reviewed, and the report was found to indicate staff were not to handle cash resources for residents in care. When Administrator Fuentes was interviewed, she confirmed staff are not to be handling resident's cash resources. These violations pose a potential threat to the health, safety, and personal rights of the residents in care. Citations will be issued.

An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Fuentes over the phone and a copy was provided, along with the LIC 811 and instructions on appeal rights.