Incident investigation·April 10, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit to follow up on a Self-reported special incident report (SIR) that was submitted on 04/07/2025. LPA was met by Executive Director Suzie Magpayo and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensing received an SIR and a SOC 341 by fax to report alleged sexual abuse that occurred between resident (R1) and staff (S1) on 04/06/2025. On 04/06/2025 at approximately 4:28 AM S1-S2 went into R1’s room after receiving a call for assistance. S1-S2 went to put on shoes and insert hearing aid for R1 and while inserting hearing aid R1 began shouting “stay away from me”. S1 explained to R1 that he/she was putting on the hearing aid. At approximately 5:07 AM S2 received a call from R1 and stated that a staff member tried to rape them by putting his/her breast on R1. Whittier police were called, and an incident report was taken. R1 did not recall what happened when asked by police. During today's visit LPA interviewed the Executive Director, S1-S2 by phone, and R1. LPA also toured C1's bedroom. No concerns, obstructions, or anything out of the ordinary was witnessed during the visit. LPA obtained copies of staff roster, resident roster, R1’s emergency information sheet, Appraisal Needs & Services Plan, and Physician's Report. No deficiencies observed during today's visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided to the facility.