Complaint·January 23, 2023

LPA checked remaining mattresses and did not find any disrepair. During interviews with staff, Staff #1 (S1) stated that the mattresses were not replaced, felt the mattresses were fine, but that they ordered new ones which will be delivered by tomorrow (01/24/2023). Based on observations and interviews, there is not enough information to verify the allegation, therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. --- Resident is not provide proper lighting. It was alleged that the lamps in the resident's bedrooms are all unplugged and also there is no light provided in the resident's closet. To investigate this allegation, on 01/23/2023, LPA made observations during a physical plant tour at around 9:30 AM, interviewed staff from around 12:00 PM – 1:00PM and interviewed residents from around 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM. During the physical plant tour, LPA observed adequate ceiling lights in all bedrooms and a lamp in each room which were plugged in and operational. Each resident’s closet is located in their bedrooms. During interviews with staff, Staff #1 (S1) stated that all the lights work and some of the residents don’t want the lamp, so they unplug it. During interviews with residents, they all stated that they don’t have any issues with the amount of lighting in the room and do not feel any restrictions regarding lamp usage. Based on observations and interviews, there is not enough information to verify the allegation, therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. --- Facility's electrical wiring is in disrepair. It was alleged that the electrical supply wires may not conform to Los Angeles Building and Safety electrical guidelines. To investigate this allegation, on 01/23/2023, LPA made observations during a physical plant tour at around 9:30 AM, interviewed staff from around 12:00 PM – 1:00PM and interviewed residents from around 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM. (Cont. on LIC 9099-C) During the physical plant tour, LPA observed dated electrical work that may or may not conform to current Building and Safety standards. LPA observed coaxial and electrical cables running throughout the facility and through walls. LPA did not observe any exposed copper wires. During interviews with staff, Staff #1 (S1) stated that it has been like this since purchased but that an electrician will be coming tomorrow (01/24/2023) to make the necessary adjustments to bring everything up to code. During interviews with residents, they all stated that they don’t have any issues with the electrical wiring. Based on observations and interviews, there is not enough information to verify the allegation, therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. Other health and safety hazards noted during the visit which will be addressed on separate Case Management LIC 809. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was issued.