complaint·May 29, 2024

Allegation: Facility unlawfully evicted resident It is being reported that this facility unlawfully evicted a resident. LPA Shirley reviewed the 30day notice dated 3/21/24. LPA Shirley observed that notice was issued again on 4/9/24. Notice was issued again as the first notice effective date fell on a Sunday. During file review, LPA observed resident’s charting notes in which R1 violated house rules four separate times. Per S1 resident was warned verbally to stop violating general policies of the facility. During the interview process and file review LPA learned that resident was sent to the hospital on 5/13/24. S1 stated while still in the eviction process, on 5/20/24, R1 called S2 to discharge himself from Savant of Santa Monica. S1 contacted the facility’s attorney and was told that they didn’t need to move forward as R1 discharged himself. On this same day 5/20/21, R1 asked to release their personal belongings to their friend W1. On 5/21/24, W1 came to pick up R1’s belongings and signed a release of personal property. LPA interviewed staff S-1 through S-7 (S-1 – S-7) LPA interviewed staff and ask, has this facility unlawfully evicted a resident. Of those interviewed 5 out of 7 answered no. LPA interviewed residents R-2 through R-7 (R-2 – R7). R1 is not available. LPA ask, does this facility unlawfully evict residents. Of those interviewed, 6 out of 6 answered no. Based on information gathered, the department did not find sufficient evidence to support allegations "Facility unlawfully evicted resident. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the LIC 9099 was provided to the Administrator, Ruby Cruz.