complaint·December 12, 2024

The Investigation Revealed the Following: Allegation: Staff did not obtain permits to do construction on the facility. It is alleged that there is construction being done at facility and staff did not obtain proper permits for construction. LPA interviewed S1 & S2 and both confirmed that there was work done to repair a leak in the dining, as work was being done the city of bellflower code enforcement arrived and issued a stop work order, and advised staff to obtain the needed permits prior to continuing remodel . LPA obtained a copy of the Correction Notice dated 11/18/24 that indicated the Stop Work Order. LPA interviewed 6 residents and 6 out of 6 residents stated that the work being done in the dining did not affect them and that they are able to have meals in dining even with the remodel. LPA was never given prior notice for the work being done and the failure to report/ failure to submit an incident report of remodel will be cited in a Case Management visit today. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were, 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 and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview held, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.