complaint·October 26, 2023

On 12/15/2021, the Fire Department conducted a fire safety inspection as part of the facility's license application process and granted the fire clearance, and there was no mentioned of the room in the garage. The facility sketch submitted to the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) during the facility's license application does not show a room in the garage. The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) conducted a pre-licensing visit on 03/21/2022 and a follow up visit on 05/11/2022, and the room in the garage was not mentioned in the report. On 10/03/2022, the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) conducted a case management visit and the report states that the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed a live in staff room in the garage and LPA spoke to administrator who admitted that the room was just recently built in as a storage room. The LPA did not observe any city permit and the room was not indicated on the facility sketch, and therefore a citation was issued. On 09/21/2023, the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) conducted an annual inspection and the report states that the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed a room built inside the garage. The room was equipped with 2 beds, a closet, and there was clothing, shoes, and other personal items. A citation was issued during the annual inspection. During today's visit, LPA Mora observed the room in the garage and it has been emptied out. The City of La Verne Code Enforcement Officer stated that an inspector conducted an inspection at this facility on 10/19/2023 and confirmed that the room in the garage does not have a permit and it is unsafe. The facility was given a deadline to demolish the room by 11/19/2023. Regarding the allegation " facility did not provide a safe environment ”, it is alleged that the unpermitted room in the garage is a fire hazard due to electrical wiring installed in this enclosed structure. The City of La Verne Code Enforcement Officer stated that an inspector conducted an inspection at this facility on 10/19/2023 and deemed the room in the garage to be a fire hazard due to the electrical wiring installed. The facility was given a deadline to demolish the room by 11/19/2023. During today's visit, the LPA observed the room and the electrical wiring. LPA also observed that the room has been emptied our and no longer being used. Based on LPA's interviews and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation is found SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 6, and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. Exit interview held and a copy of the report and appeal rights was provided.