Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LaVette Farlow conducted an unannounced visit to this facility to conclude an complaint investigation. The complaint number: 56-AS-20240807172802. LPA met with Executive Director, Rachelle Wheaton.

During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews with clients, staff, and did a walk-through of the facility. The Department found the following issues:

Administrator did not report to the Regional Office of the allegation of possible sexual abuse to residents in care.

Administrator did not report to, licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven (7) days of the occurrence of any of the events specified. that there was an internal investigation regarding the allegations. Any suspected physical abuse that results in serious bodily injury of an elder or dependent adult shall be reported to the local ombudsman, the corresponding licensing agency, and the local law enforcement agency within two (2) hours as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15630(b)(1)

These pose an immediate and potential health and safety risk to residents in care. Refer to LIC 809D for deficiencies cited.

An exit interview was conducted where this report LIC809, LIC809D, and appeal rights were discussed with and provided to Executive Director, Rachelle Wheaton.