Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to conduct a complaint investigation. However, upon arrival, LPA Moleski observed multiple deficiencies. LPA Moleski met with facility administrator Yelena Bigelow and explained the purpose of the visit.

Shortly after LPA Moleski had parked his car, around 9 a.m., LPA Moleski observed a resident (R1) walking toward the facility from the community. LPA Moleski observed R1 round a corner from elsewhere in the community and walk to the facility, and enter the backyard through a side gate. R1 was unassisted while out in the community. LPA Moleski entered the facility shortly after R1 and was met by a staff member (S1). S1 provided their name and birth date to LPA Moleski. LPA Moleski reviewed Guardian records and observed that S1 was not associated to this facility. S1 said this was their first day at this facility. LPA Moleski reviewed R1's file and observed that R1 is not able to leave the facility unassisted. LPA Moleski asked S1 if S1 was aware that R1 had taken a walk. S1 said they were not aware. LPA Moleski interviewed R1, who said that R1 had taken a walk to search for cigarette butts. LPA Moleski and Bigelow observed that the alarm on the sliding door into the backyard was not turned on.

This facility is hereby cited per 22 CCR Section 87411(a) and 87355(e)(2). This facility was previously cited per 22 CCR Section 87411(a) on 11/9/23 due to a previous AWOL by R1. As this is a repeat citation, a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 is hereby assessed. An additional civil penalty of $100 is hereby assessed for one day worked by S1 while not associated to this facility. An exit interview was held with Bigelow. Appeal rights and a copy of this report were left with Bigelow.