complaint·May 16, 2023

The investigation revealed the following; Allegation: Staff unlawfully evicted resident in care. Based on interviews conducted, LPA discovered that R1 was unlawfully evicted from the facility and an eviction notice was never issued to R1. Statements obtained from the Assistant Administrator and R1 corroborated that R1 was not allowed back at the facility after being hospitalized on 5/2/23. R1 is no longer residing at Pasadena Villa Senior Living. During the course of the investigation, LPA discovered that on 5/2/23, R1 was placed on a 5150 hold due to having erratic behaviors and being a danger to himself and others. R1 was transported to Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center (LADMC) and admitted for a psychiatric evaluation. On 5/3/23, the Assistant Administrator received a call from LADMC, stating that they wanted to extend R1's stay for a total of 14 days. On 5/5/23, the Assistant Administrator learned that R1 was transferred to Beverly Community Hospital (BCH). The Assistant Administrator called BCH to obtain additional information and was told that R1 was ready to leave the hospital against medical advice and would possibly be returning back to Pasadena Villa Senior Living. According to the Assistant Administrator, on 5/8/23, R1 arrived at the facility but staff refused to let R1 stay at the facility or remove his belongings. R1's Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director / Kandice Vergara arranged a meeting with R1 and R1 was issued a check for $2,500 to help pay for R1's stay at a hotel/motel until R1's Clinical Program Manager at ODR (Office of Diversion and Reentry) would find R1 placement elsewhere, as R1 required higher level of care. On 5/9/23, R1's personal belongings were placed in a storage in Van Nuys. On 5/16/23, the Assistant Administrator received an email from the Clinical Program Manager at ODR, stating that R1 no longer wants to be part of the ODR program. During the telephone call with R1, LPA learned that R1 is currently renting a room and living by himself. Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter number), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Assistant Administrator along with the Appeals Rights.