complaint·October 6, 2022

The complainant alleges that a resident was walking with a walker repeatedly from one end to the driveway and back. Complainant in stated there was a truck backing in the driveway and feared the resident may get hurt. On 5/23/22, LPA interviewed Residents (R1-R8), and out of those that interview 4 stated they had saw residents pacing in the driveway and another on the side of the building and the 5 th stated that they like to exercise and had walk in the driveway. LPA conducted interview with the administrator, she stated the day of the incident that particular resident was waiting for a family member and another resident like to smoke and would pace the driveway. On 10/6/22, interviewed staff members (1-5) All staff members stated the facility is a safe environment and the residents that smoke will exit the backdoor but will have to walk the driveway to enter the front of the building. Staff also mentioned residents safety are seen on video camera while outside. 2 out of 5 staff stated one residents likes to walk around the building and another resident would like to walk back and forth on the driveway and smoke cigarettes. LPA reviewed files pertaining to the allegation and both residents that were mentioned has health condition indicated they have confusion and disoriented. Based on interviews and records the above allegation is substantiated. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.