complaint·October 24, 2025

On 10/24/2025 LPA Watson conducted interviews with Resident #2 - Residents #11 (R2-R11). An attempt to interview Resident#1 (R1) was made but the resident was no longer at the facility because is currently in College Medical Center in the City of Long Beach on a 51/50 hold. LPA Watson also conducted interviews with Staff#1 – Staff #5 (S1-S5). LPA Watson toured the facility with the Assistant Administrator Catherine Dacara and found the facility clean and in good repair. The investigation revealed the following: Allegation: Staff do not prevent residents from smoking inside the facility. On 10/24/2025 LPA Watson interviewed Staff #1-Staff #5 (S1-S5). Of those interviewed, 5 out of 5 staff denied the above allegation. On 10/24/2025 LPA Watson interviewed Residents #2 – Residents #11 (R2-R11). An attempt to interview Resident#1 (R1) was made but R1 was no longer at the facility at the time of the interviews. Of those interviewed 10 out of 11 denied the above allegation. LPA Watson completed interviews with 10 residents at the facility and every resident interviewed was asked the question, does staff allow residents to smoke in the facility, and all residents interviewed answered no. LPA Watson interviewed 5 staff members at the facility listed above and all staff members were asked, do you allow residents to smoke inside the facility, and all staff interviewed answered no. CONTINUE ON LIC9099-C Based on record reviews, staff and client interviews and observations there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation: “Staff do not prevent residents from smoking inside the facility.” 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 with the Administrator Assistant, and a copy of this report was provided.