Complaint Investigation Report

550307827-4-8-2025-27-AS-LRIS-DFYLRM-20250422085919

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SACRAMENTO SOUTH ASC , 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on

08/28/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Renee Campbell

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 27-AS-20240828152946

Staff is financially abusing residents in care.

On 04/08/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renee Campbell arrived to Sierra Foothills Residential Care INC unannounced to present findings regarding the above allegation. LPA Campbell met with Katherine Belfield, Administrator and explained the purpose of today’s visit.

Regarding the allegation that staff is financially abusing residents in care, the Department found the following: the allegation was investigated by The Department of Social Services Investigative Branch (IB) Audit Division. Based on documents and information obtained from the licensee, the licensee had an agreement with the now terminated administrator to pay back funds that were stolen. IB determined that the licensee has an adequate plan in place to ensure there is sufficient income and resources to cover the facility operating expenses. The allegation that staff is financially abusing residents in care is SUBSTANTIATED.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, the following deficiency is being cited on the attached 809-D during this visit.

An exit interview was conducted, and copies of the report and appeal rights left.