Complaint Investigation Report

Based on an interview conducted with the facility designated Administrator, Benellet Taa, it was learned that she did not know about the ongoing relationship that was taking place between R1 and S1. It was learned that she did not know about the marriage between R1 and S1 until it was announced to all facility personnel and residents by R1 that a decision had been made and that R1 had decided to move out with S1 back in July 2024.

Based on an interview conducted with the facility designated Administrator, Benellet Taa, it was learned and admitted in her statements that she felt responsible for the relationship taking place and should have been more diligent in monitoring her staff and residents.

It was learned that she admitted that the relationship should never have gained traction and that if she was more proactive in the day to day operations of this facility she might have been able to make some impact and could have possibly changed the outcome of this relationship in the end.

It was learned that she admitted that the relationship should not have taken place and accepted responsibility that one of her staff members engaged in a relationship with a facility resident who was vulnerable and susceptible to not making the best decisions and could have been taken advantage of as a result.

As a result of this investigation, this LPA found the allegation to be SUBSTANTIATED - A finding that the complaint was Substantiated meant that the allegation was valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard had been met.

The following deficiencies were observed and cited on the following LIC 9099-D pursuant to Title 22 Rules and Regulations, Division 6 and Health and Safety Codes.

Appeal rights were printed and a copy was given to the facility designated Administrator at this time.