Complaint·October 3, 2023

On 09/18/23, IB made contact with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) dispatch. According to dispatch, there were no calls generated to report that R1 had been raped. Based on the information obtained, there was insufficient evidence to prove that S1 raped R1. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Staff are having sexual intercourse during work hours: In regards to the allegation, it was alleged that staff were having sex during their shifts. The complaint received did not identify any staff, witnesses, dates or times. Interviews made with five (5) of five staff deny the allegation. Interview with one (1) of three residents also deny the allegation. The other two (2) residents were non-responsive to the LPA's questions, therefore, could not be interviewed. Based on the information obtained, there was insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation of staff having sexual intercourse during work hours. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Facility air conditioning is in disrepair/Staff not providing a comfortable room temperature for residents: In regards to the allegation, it was reported that the facility air conditioning has been in disrepair for months, causing the residents to complain of the facility being too hot. It was also reported that administrator refuses to repair the air conditioning unit. Interviews with one (1) of three (3) residents deny the allegation. Resident 1 (R1) states room temperature is always maintained at a comfortable level, and expressed no complaints of the air conditioning being broken. The other two (2) residents were non-responsive to the LPA's questions, therefore, could not be interviewed. Interviews made with the administrator and maintenance staff reveal that the air conditioning unit was never in disrepair. Both stated the air conditioning unit just went under it's usual annual service for maintenance, but the air conditioning wasn't shut down for more than an hour or two. Maintenance was made in the morning to avoid the heat during the day. Air conditioning has been running alright since. During the day's investigation, the room temperature appeared to be maintained at a comfortable level. Based on the information obtained, there was insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation of the air conditioning being in disrepair, causing room temperatures to be kept at an uncomfortable level. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Staff not keeping facility free from pests: In regards to the allegation, it was reported that the facility is infested with roaches in the living room and resident rooms. During the course of the investigation, LPAs Alemoh and Cava conducted an inspection of the physical plant, which included all five (5) bedrooms, and three and one half (3 1/2) bathroom, common areas, living room and dining room. No roaches were observed. Interview with one (1) of three (3) residents deny ever seeing any roaches. The other two (2) residents were non-responsive to the LPA's questions, therefore, could not be interviewed. Interviews with the administrator and staff also deny the allegation, stating they haven't received any resident complaints or concerns of having roaches. Furthermore, the administrator stated pest control provides service at least twice a month for preventive measures. Based on the information obtained, there was insufficient evidence to prove that staff is not keeping facility free from pests. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.