complaint·December 23, 2022

Staff interviewed stated that medication has always been given correctly and they have never forced any resident to take medication. Documentation from the Medication List for R 9 shows from 12/1-12/22 that R 9 has refused medication. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. In regards to the allegation Staff are withholding resident's money, based on interviews conducted and information gathered it was revealed that 8 of 8 residents that were interviewed all stated that on the 1st of the month they have received $154 and the facility has always given that amount without missing and without error. Residents interviewed range from 5 to 14 years residing at the facility. Staff interviewed stated that $154 is always given the 1st of the month and there have been no errors. Stated that R 9 has always received the $154. Administrator provided copies of R9's monthly checks from County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the amount of $1231.77 and $154. Client/Resident Cash Sheet was observed with signatures of residents receiving the monthly $154. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.