complaint·December 11, 2025

In regard to the allegation “Staff working do not have criminal record clearance”, it is alleged that S5 was not fingerprint cleared. During interviews with staff one (1) out of four (4) S1 stated that they thought S5 was cleared and was unaware they were pending background clearance. During interviews with residents four (4) out of four (4) residents couldn’t remember S5. During record review LPA discovered that S5 was pending background check clearance and not cleared. Immediate Civil Penalties assessed during this visit. Based on record review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are being cited according to California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Code. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given to Caregiver Arlene Dulay. In regard to the allegation “Staff were drinking alcohol in the facility”, it is alleged that staff were drinking alcohol in the garage. During interviews with staff four (4) out of four (4) stated that they have never witnessed any staff drinking alcohol at the facility. During interviews with residents four (4) out of four (4) residents stated that they have never seen staff drink alcohol at the facility. During pre investigation LPA obtained a picture of alcohol in a drawer, however LPA cannot confirm where and when picture was taken. LPA toured garage at time of visit and did not observe any alcohol. In regard to the allegation” Staff were using drugs in the facility”, it is alleged that staff is smoking marijuana in the garage. During interviews with staff four (4) out of four (4) staff stated that they never witnessed staff doing drugs at facility. S1 stated that it was reported to him/her about possible drug use but S5 left facility and never returned. During interviews with residents four (4) out of four (4) residents stated they have not witnessed staff doing drugs at the facility. LPA obtained a picture of a pipe in a drawer however LPA cannot confirm where and when picture was taken. LPA toured garage at time of visit and did not observe any drugs. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegations. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given to Caregiver Arlene Dulay.