complaint·December 23, 2025

On 11/10/25, Witness 1 (W1) contacted the Administrator (after several attempts) to address the concerns of the locked facility as a restraint and fire hazard for the residents that in case of emergency, they may not be able to exit the facility. Administrator informed W1 that the gate is battery powered and is not affected by electricity. W1 was also informed that licensing had previously raised concern, and the Administrator contacted the fire department to assist them with getting a new lock and security for the facility gate that fits guidelines. Furthermore, on 12/01/25, W1 conducted a subsequent visit to the facility, and the keypad was still present with no ability to leave the facility without being buzzed out by staff or inputting the code. W2 contacted the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Inspector, Linsay Pelligrini (on 12/12/25), who confirmed that when she approved this location, there was not a keypad lock and that this keypad is a violation of the state Fire Marshall code. Lastly, LPA Panushkina conducted review of facility file and observed that on 10/20/25, the Administrator emailed a request to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) for an approval to keep the front door locked. However, LPA Rahimi, replied to the email (on 10/21/25 at 11:10am) by informing the Administrator that a Fire Department must be contacted for such approvals. During today’s visit, LPA Panushkina also observed that the front gate is locked, and the Fire Clearance remains the same (last approved on 03/29/24). Therefore, based on the information obtained from the credible witnesses, facility file review and LPAs observation, this allegation is Substantiated. Deficiencies issued per CA code of Regulations Title 22 on LIC-9099D. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights explained and copy of this report signed and delivered.