Complaint Investigation Report

During interview with victim (R1), R1 stated that the SA touched R1 inappropriately after the SA helped R1 take a shower. R1 could not remember how many times the SA had touched R1 inappropriately. R1 stated no one else was present to view the inappropriate touching.

During interview with the licensee, the licensee stated that prior to R1 reporting this allegation, there were no reports of inappropriate behavior regarding the SA. The SA did not admit to sexually abusing R1.

During interviews with staff, staff stated they never saw any sexual behaviors from the SA. R1 never reported sexual behaviors to the staff, and they never noticed any unusual behaviors after R1 was interacting with the SA. The staff stated that R1 was very demanding and would get upset when they didn’t get their way. The staff stated that R1 would make up stories that were not true. Overall, the staff did not have any concerns that the SA ever had any inappropriate behaviors with R1 or any other residents.

During interviews with residents, the residents voiced no concerns and stated that they had not seen anyone get hurt or touched inappropriately at the facility by the SA or any other staff.

During the interview with the suspected abuser (SA), the SA refused to give a statement to the investigator and the (SA)’s attorney advised SA to refuse to be interviewed.

During law enforcement’s interview with the SA, law enforcement attempted to interview the SA. The SA would not provide a statement and referred law enforcement to the SA’s lawyer. Due to no statement, law enforcement was not able to determine if a crime was committed.

During document review, there was nothing observed in R1’s facility file or in the documents received from the police department that indicated sexual abuse had occurred at the facility by the SA.

Based on evidence obtained, the allegation listed above is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is UNSUBSTANTIATED means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.

During today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations.