Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Emily Peraldi conducted a Case Management - Deficiencies visit in conjunction with a complaint visit (Complaint Control # 29-AS-20250509102647). The purpose of the visit is to issue citations for deficiencies observed during the complaint investigation. At 10:30 a.m., the LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. At 2:00 p.m., the LPA spoke with Executive Director (ED) Kenneth "Ken" Mahler telephonically, as the ED was unavailable to meet the LPA.

During the complaint investigation of complaint # 29-AS-20250509102647, the following deficiencies was observed: Per interview with the ED, the facility does not have a surety bond on file in order to safeguard R1’s cash resources. The LPA reviewed the facility’s plan of operation and confirmed that the Licensee does not hold a surety bond. Additionally, the LPA discussed with the ED the following regulation, 87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties, as the ED should have known not to safeguard R1’s cash resources without having a proper bond.

Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 and Health and Safety Code the following deficiencies were observed and cited during the visit (See 9099-D).

Exit interview conducted. The ED authorized staff, Ty Hanson to sign the report. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.