complaint·August 21, 2025

The investigation revealed the following: Staff abuses resident At approximately 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Allen conducted interviews with Residents 1- 9 (R1–R9). During the interviews, one resident (R1) reported experiencing physical, emotional, and financial abuse by staff members and the Savant of Santa Monica Organization. When asked to provide specific details regarding the alleged incidents, including names of staff members involved, dates, or times R1 declined to provide further information. Additionally, R1 stated that they do not allow staff to assist them with their finances, activities of daily living (ADLs), or medication management. Residents 2 - 9 (R2–R9) stated that they have not experienced any form of physical, emotional, or financial abuse by facility staff or the Savant of Santa Monica Organization. LPA also conducted interviews with Staff members 1-9 (S1-S9) of those interviewed 9 out of 9 staff members stated that they have not experienced, seen or heard of any resident being abused in any way, which included physical, emotionally, or financially. During interviews with staff members LPA specifically asked has R1 ever complied to them about being abused by staff in any way which includes physically, emotionally, or financially and 9 out of 9 staff members stated R1 has never informed them of any occurrence or type of abuse. Staff members 7,8, and 9 stated the facility does not handle R1's finances, they are their own responsible party. During the review of Resident 1’s (R1) file and through interviews with staff and R1, it was confirmed that R1 does not permit staff to assist with their finances, activities of daily living (ADLs), or medication management. Continued Based on interviews, documents reviewed and observation during the investigation, the above allegation is found to be Unsubstantiated; meaning that 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. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and provided to Brooke Lamotte-Wellness Director at conclusion of the visit with appeal rights.