Facility Evaluation Report

Allegation: Neglect/Lack of Care: Staff neglected and/or failed to provide an appropriate level of care resulting in Resident #1 (R1) being sexually abused by a family member.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez conducted a subsequent case management visit to deliver findings for the above allegation. LPA met with MedTech Alan Carrillo and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Amber Winterstein was unable to be at the facility during today’s visit and authorized Care Director, Jackie Sical to sign and receive the report.

On 11/18/2023, the Department received a Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse Report from the facility. The report advised on 11/18/2023, Resident #1’s (R1) family member/Suspected Abuser (SA) was observed with their penis in R1’s mouth. On 11/20/2023, the Department referred the case to the Community Care Licensing (CCL) Investigations Branch (IB). The case was assigned to Investigator Christine Ferris to conduct the investigation in reference to the allegation.

On 11/20/2023, from 1:50pm to 3:30pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elsie Campos and Emily Peraldi conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit. At 1:55pm, LPAs Campos and Peraldi met with Administrator, Amber Winterstein and explained the reason for the visit. The reason for the visit was to follow up on a self-reported incident report received on 11/20/2023. The report pertained to a personal rights violation of Resident #1 (R1). At 1:58pm, the LPAs conducted an interview with the Administrator. At 2:06pm, the LPAs obtained copies of pertinent documents. At 2:55pm, the LPAs along with the Administrator conducted a physical plant tour. No immediate health and safety concerns were observed during the inspection.

Report will continue on LIC809-C (2nd pg.).