complaint·January 20, 2023

…. continued from LIC9099 R1 did not have a history of elopement or exit-seeking behavior at the facility, and wore a Wander Guard device which alerts staff when the resident is near an exit door. While one of the care staff was exiting the Dementia wing to the Assisted Living side, per S1, R1 dotted into another resident’s apartment, exited the sliding glass towards the right side and then returned to the left side, and was seen on the camera exiting the wrought iron gate north of the community. The El Cerrito Police Department was called immediately. S2 also drove around the community in search of R1. R1 was found about 3 blocks away by the El Cerrito Police Department and was returned within an hour of the elopement. R1’s Physician Report dated 06/06/2022 stated that R1 has late onset Alzheimer’s disease with behavioral disturbance. R1 displayed biting, combative, disruptive, and agitated behaviors, difficulty recognizing family members; therefore, ceasing visitation and outside food for 30 days was recommended by R1’s physician. Once R1 was settled in the facility, family visits would resume. Visitor logs dated 08/11 & 08/18 documents visits from RP. Interviews with S1, S2 and W1 revealed that there was visitation prior to the physician’s orders. R1’s respite agreement expired 06/10/22. R1 was relocated to another Community Care Licensing Facility with the assistance of S1 around 08/20/22. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided to Sonja Givens, Administrator