Complaint·May 17, 2023

T he investigation revealed the following: Allegation: Facility is allowing unqualified staff to provide care and supervision to residents in care. It was alleged that the Licensee, Mark Cummings, has been hiring underqualified staff without conducting background checks. On 5/17/23 LPA conducted interviews with the Administrator Anna Miranda, Staff #4-#6 (S4-S6) and Residents #1-6 (R1-R6). On 5/17/23 LPA conducted record reviews that confirmed that S2-S3 had not been associated with the above mentioned facility. During an interview conducted with Staff #1 (S1), it has been confirmed that S2 and S3 have been present at the facility and have been providing care to residents. According to the communication logs, there was additional proof of sufficient evidence to support that above mentioned allegation has taken place. Based on the Documents, interviews conducted with administrator and a review of the facility’s communication log, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division (6) has been cited on the attached LIC9099-D. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided to S1, administrator. The investigation revealed the following: Allegations: Residents sustained unexplained injuries while in care. Staff inappropriately touched residents in care. It has been alleged that a resident had experienced the above mentioned allegations. On 5/17/23 LPA conducted interviews with the Administrator Anna Miranda, Staff #4-#6 (S4-S6) and Residents #1-6 (R1-R6). On 5/17/23 LPA conducted record reviews of R1-R6 and interviews with S1, S4-S6 regarding the allegations listed above. Five out of Six residents (R2-R6) denied the allegations, while R1 was unresponsive. All staff members S1, S4-S6 have also denied the allegations. Therefore, there was not sufficient evidence to support that the above mentioned allegations had taken place. Based on documentation, record reviews and interviews conducted, LPA did not observe sufficient evidence to support the above allegations, therefore the above allegations are unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated.