Follow-up·September 26, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) D. Doidge and C. Fowler arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit in response to the Unusual Incident Report (UIR) for three residents (R1, R2 and R3), that AWOLed, submitted by the facility to the Department. LPAs met with and informed, Angeles Sticka, General Manager, of the purpose of visit. UIR received indicated on September 14. 2024, R1, R2 and R3 AWOLed from facility by opening an alarmed side gate from the memory care's courtyard and walked out. R2 pushed on the door until it opened, R1 and R3 followed. R2 headed left toward the front of the facility and was found by staff in front of the facility. R2 and R3 had walked straight out and were later found a few blocks away by the police. LPAs reviewed of Physician's Report for all three residence that showed dementia and unable to leave the facility unassisted. LPAs toured the facility, observed auditory signals on outer gates for the memory care courtyard. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC9099D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due dates and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights, were provided.