Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Alexandre Vo, conducted an unannounced case management inspection to deliver findings on an investigation that was initiated on September 29, 2020. LPA was allowed entry into the facility by House Manager, Lauren Russell, after identifying himself and stating the purpose of the visit. LPA later met with Licensee, Linda Turman, and Administrator, Kelly Galloway.

The Department’s investigation included a review of facility and police records, and interviews with outside sources, staff, and clients in care. Based on these interviews and records, it was corroborated that on September 25, 2020, at or around 10:30 PM, in the living room of the facility, Staff #1 (S1, see List of Confidential Names) and a client in care (C1) were involved in sexual acts. C1 performed fellatio on S1 and C1 was also the recipient of anal intercourse. Interviews confirmed that the proposition was made by S1. Although both parties initially denied that the acts occurred, both S1 and the client later admitted to the sexual acts. It was also confirmed that there were at least two sexual incidents between these two parties. Upon discovery of the event on September 25, facility staff immediately reported to the El Cajon Police Department, Community Care Licensing, and San Diego Regional Center. S1 was terminated within 12 hours.

Based on review of client records, C1 is developmentally delayed and has other mental conditions. C1 functions at the level of a 13-21-year-old. Interviews and facility records suggest S1 has been working for the facility for 15 years. Even though C1 can make their own decisions, the staff-and-client power dynamic exists and C1’s conditions make it an exploitive relationship between S1 and C1. Therefore, the Department finds the facility culpable that their personnel exploited a client in care for events that occurred while at the facility on September 25, 2020. A deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and listed on the LIC809D. A Plan of Correction was developed with the Licensee. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and Licensee’s Rights (9058 01/16) were provided to the Licensee and Administrator via electronic mail. A confirmation receipt was requested from upon receipt of the documents.