Complaint Investigation Report

Based on definitions as stated in Health and Safety Code Community Care Regulations (CCR) Section 80001(n)(2): "Nonambulatory Person" means a person as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 13131. Health and Safety Code Section 13131 provides in part:"Nonambulatory persons" means persons unable to leave a building unassisted under emergency conditions. It includes any person who…depend upon mechanical aids such as crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs… An observation conducted on 4-30-25 revealed a walker place in R1’s room. Additional interviews conducted revealed R1 has and is using the walker as a need for proper mobilization assistance.

As a result, the preponderance of evidence standard is met, and this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Citation is issued under Title 22, division 6 and noted on LIC 9099D. An immediate civil penalty in the amount of five-hundred dollars ($500) is issued in addition to citation due to violation of CCR Section 80020(b)(2). An exit interview was conducted with Licensee and a copy of this report was provided. Appeal rights and LIC 811 provided.