Complaint Investigation Report

R1 and R2 were residents at the facility, both with a diagnosis of Dementia. R1 moved into the facility in January 2024 and R2 had moved in to the facility in January 2023. Per administrative staff member interview, both had resided at home or with family prior to moving to the community and neither had lived at another residential facility for the elderly before coming here.

R1 had initially shared the allegation to another resident who then reported it to staff. Details were that R2 had assaulted R1 at another facility they lived at together four to six years ago. Interviews with R1 (by the Community Care Licensing Department and by the Sheriff's Department) revealed inconsistent statements, timelines, and details about the incident. File review of the initial crime/incident report and subsequent follow up report by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's reveal that their investigation was closed due to inconsistencies of details and timelines provided by R1. Interviews with staff and R1's responsible party reveal that the allegation is likely false and is a symptom of R1's Dementia.

Based on interviews and records review, while the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred – therefore the allegation has been determined to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Lavender to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of these documents.