complaint·May 17, 2023

On 12/14/2022 the LPA reviewed the insurance records for clarification. Licensee presented multiple Certificate of Liability Insurance. The Certificate of Liability Insurance dated 09/02/2022 for Policy Number ending in 191-0 shows an effective date of 08/26/2022 thru ending date of 8/26/2023. This corroborates with the facility staff’s statement. This certificate indicates the coverage of limits one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the total annual aggregate. However, this certificate states that this policy is shared by this facility and six (6) other facilities, meaning this policy does not provide the required coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the total annual aggregate for this facility. On 12/6/2022, the Policy Number ending in 191-0 dated 9/2/2022 was rewritten into Policy Number ending in [Bentley Suites: 493-0; Henrietta’s Leven Oaks: 499-0; Kaego’s Richman Gardens: 501-0; Bentley House: 496-0; Bentley Manor: 498-0; Bentley Hills: 492-0; Henrietta’s Home: 500-0] and there was no gap between these policies since 08/26/2022 thru ending date of policy of 8/26/23. This is a separate, stand-alone business liability insurance for this facility. An Insurance Binder dated 12/08/2022 for Policy Number ending in [Bentley Suites: 493-0; Henrietta’s Leven Oaks: 499-0; Kaego’s Richman Gardens: 501-0; Bentley House: 496-0; Bentley Manor: 498-0; Bentley Hills: 492-0; Henrietta’s Home: 500-0] identified multiple policy exclusions, including exclusions for “Infestation”, “Bedsores”, “Elopement (General Liability)”, and “Treatment of Coronavirus”. Per witness interview, the exclusion for “Bedsores” means that this policy does not cover resident injuries due to bedsores if there is evidence of negligence on the part of the Licensee. Witnesses also stated that the exclusions for “Infestation” and “Elopement (General Liability)” mean that the Licensee is not responsible for obtaining insurance for injuries to residents from infestations and elopements. Due to the exclusions, this policy does not include the required coverage for resident injuries caused by the negligent acts or omissions to act of, or neglect by, the Licensee or its employees. The Certificate of Liability Insurance dated 12/13/2022 for policy number ending in [Bentley Suites: 493-0; Henrietta’s Leven Oaks: 499-0; Kaego’s Richman Gardens: 501-0; Bentley House: 496-0; Bentley Manor: 498-0; Bentley Hills: 492-0; Henrietta’s Home: 500-0] shows an effective date of 12/06/2022. ***See LIC9099C for continuation of the narrative*** Based on the investigation conducted by the Department it was determined that between 08/26/2022 and 12/06/2022, this facility did not have its own liability insurance coverage that is compliant with Title 22 Regulations, licensee has no current liability insurance. As a result, the above-mentioned allegations are being substantiated. Please see LIC9099D for cited deficiencies per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was discussed with and provided to facility representative.