Incident investigation·July 11, 2025

On 07/11/2025 at 10:45 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) David Doidge and Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management Incident due to an Unusual Incident Report submitted to CCLD on 07/08/2025 regarding a resident that eloped. LPAs met with Jezrael Pascual, House Manager and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee/Administrator, Victoria Puruganan was called and informed of the visit, and arrived at 12:00 PM. LPAs interviewed Jezrael and another staff about incident. Neither saw R1 elope. Licensee/Administrator Victoria was present, but did not see R1 walk away. Staff reported that R1 had an appointment with Center for Elders Independence (CEDI) and was last seen waiting for the van in front of the house. Upon learning of elopement staff walked the block to look for resident. R1 was later found by the police. LPAs obtained a copy of R1’s Physician’s report (602) and a staff schedule for that day. The 602 confirms resident is unable to leave the facility unassisted. An immediate civil penalty of $250 is hereby assessed for a repeat violation Exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator, Victoria Puruganan, copy of this report and Appeal Rights provided.