Follow-up·November 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez made an unannounced visit to inspect the dementia care section of the facility in order to approve facilities' request to advertise for dementia care. LPA met with Acting Administrator Madeleine (Maddie) Sievert and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA spoke with former Administrator Lisa Pham via phone and she reported to LPA that facility does not have a specific area for dementia care and will only be accepting early onset dementia residents. LPA reviewed and obtained dementia training proof for all staff, and staff and resident rosters. LPA took tour of facility with Maddie and observed the exit door leading to garage and front exit without any kind of alert system. Maddie stated they will install the audio systems and send proof to LPA when complete. LPA will review Dementia Plan submitted by facility and will address any issue that is missing with facility in order to approved the facility to advertise Dementia Care at Savant of Alhambra. Exit interviewed conducted and copy of report provided.