complaint·April 12, 2025

On 10/31/2024, at approximately 9:30a.m., IB visited the facility and obtained a printed copy of Incident Reports. A review of the Unusual Incident Report dated 03/04/2024 states, on 01/28/2024, R1’s son brought CBD oil, unknown supplements, and three condoms to the facility, all of which were confiscated and brought to the office. The report also states, on 03/04/2024 R1’s son was not wearing anything below the waist but using separate blankets. Staff reported it to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO). Staff #1 (S1) stated they would partner with the LTCO and the Regional Office (RO) to develop a plan of action that preserves R1’s relationship with their son. The report also states that on 09/10/2024, Staff #2 (S2) reported the incident to Adult Protective Services (APS) by phone and fax that R1’s son was receiving R1’s Social Security income but was not paying R1’s rent putting R1 in danger of eviction. Additionally, S2 added R1’s son stays at the facility and sleeps in the same bed as R1, that the bed is a twin size and is too small to accommodate two (02) people. The Glendale Police Department's report states that Officer Ryan Varela #28091 responded to the facility at 8:00p.m. on 9/11/2024 because of a report alleging R1’s son sleeps “half nude” with R1, is not paying R1’s rent, and interferes with R1’s medication administration. Staff #3 (S3) asked to speak with Off. Varela in private and stated that R1’s son stays beyond visiting hours and is sometimes there for days at a time. The facility administrator has been reluctant to trespass R1’s son because they hold R1’s power of attorney (POA). S3 told Off. Varela that Staff #4 (S4) submitted an internal report about a year ago after observing inappropriate kissing. The report adds upon entering R1’s room, off. Varela observed R1’s son sleeping at the foot of R1’s bed, with R1 sleeping in the bed. R1’s son initially did not want to provide a statement, so off. Varela attempted to interview R1, but it was apparent that R1 did not have the capacity to provide a coherent statement. R1 stated they were fine and happy but then said they were scared, needed help, and did not know what was going on. When R1’s son later agreed to answer questions, he said he never touched R1 in a sexual way, kissed R1 inappropriately, or has been naked in front of R1. Concerning the door being blocked with a chair, R1’s son stated he was moving furniture and unintentionally left a night stand in front of the door. Based on the questionable behavior reported by facility staff and the facility’s unwillingness to trespass R1's son, off. Varela decided to obtain an emergency protective order (EPO) on R1’s behalf. (CONT on LIC9099-C) The EPO was granted by Judge Knight and took effect immediately, through 9/18/2024. Off. Varela personally served the EPO and escorted R1’s son off the property. R1’s Physician’s Report confirms that R1 has Dementia, Bi-polar disorder, Anxiety disorder, confused, disoriented and wandering behavior. During interviews with staff, all staff stated R1’s son kisses and touches R1 inappropriately using their tongue when kissing and sleeps in bed nude with R1. Staff #5 added they witnessed open condoms in the During interviews with residents, R1 stated they do not feel uncomfortable with their son’s visits and feels agitated, but when asked how they engage during their visits, R1 raised their voice, and told IB they no longer wanted to answer questions. Based on interviews and records review, there is not enough information to verify the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. No health and safety hazards noted at the time of this visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was issued.