Facility Evaluation Report
On 08/23/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips conducted a subsequent case management-incident investigation visit to deliver final findings for the allegation Neglect/Lack of Care and Supervision. During today’s visit, LPA Phillips met with Administrator Martha Mancha and explained the reason for the visit.
On 03/18/2024, the Department received a self-reported Unusual Incident/Injury Report (UIR) regarding client #1 (C1) alleging that they were sexually assaulted on 03/09/2024, by an individual (name not included on UIR). The UIR noted that on 03/09/2024, at approximately 9:30am, facility Staff were approached by C1 stating that they were experiencing back pain and bleeding. Around 1:25pm, C1 stated that they were raped. C1 showed staff their underwear they wore which C1 claimed had semen on the crotch area. The Case Management-Incident investigation was referred to the Community Care Licensing (CCL) Investigations Branch (IB) and assigned to Investigator Laarni Santiago. It was determined that a full investigation of Neglect/Lack of Care and Supervision that led to sexual abuse is warranted. On 04/08/2024, the assignment was upgraded to a full IB investigation.
On 03/19/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Case Management-Incident visit. LPA Phillips met with Administrator Martha Mancha, Residential Counselor Mary Ellen, and announced the purpose of the visit. The LPA conducted a physical tour, requested documents, LPA observed the facility, resident bedrooms, and common areas (kitchen, dining room, living room, bathrooms). The LPA determined further investigation was needed prior to issuing findings.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction