Office review·January 16, 2024

An informal meeting was held on 01/16/2024 via teleconference. The purpose of the informal meeting was to discuss the findings of the Solvency Audit for Cedar Creek. The informal meeting process was explained during this meeting. The following were in attendance: Brenda White- Regional Office Manager (ROM) Brenda Chan- Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Brianna Miranda- Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Eldridge- Administrator (AD) Kelly Reynolds- Executive Director (EX) Erika Castile - VP of Operations (VPO) Ben Levesque - Executive VP of Operations (EVPO) Holly McMurray - VP of Compliance (VPC) A Solvency Audit was initiated and conducted for Cedar Creek after the Fresno Regional Office received a complaint on 6/26/23 alleging the facility was in financial distress. When the audit initially started Cedar Creek was being managed by Integral SR LVG MNGNT LLC. Cogir SL Cedar Creek LLC took over as the management company for Cedar Creek and is the current management company. During the meeting the following will be discussed: • CCR, Title 22, Division 6, Section 87205 Accountability. LPM explained the reason for the meeting was to review the findings of the audit. EVPO explained Cogir has placed a new Administrator (AD). Currently EX oversees the facility until the transitions has been completed and requirements have been met for EX to be Administrator. The current census is 74. EVPO explained the owners are the same only the management companies have changed. EVPO stated Cogir is able to meet the capacity needs, mitigate any issues, and able to meet financial requirements. LPM asked how the facility explain how utilities, control of properly, and resident’s needs will be met and maintained. EVPO explained Cogir has not had any financial issues in the past. PG&E has been placed on automatic payment, Cogir will provide current bills. EVPO stated for operations there is enough funds to cover expenses, payable will be managed. There are short term and long-term goals implemented. EVPO states there is sufficient number of staff to care for resident’s and their needs. LPM informed attendees of TSP (Technical Support Program), and informed them to utilize the website. Attendees were also informed of Noncompliance Conference (NCC) and the Dept. may seek legal advice. LPM explained there will be an increase in frequency of visits to monitor facility is complying. Cogir will provide a written plan describing full compliance and will be received by the Fresno Regional Office by 02/01/2024. The following documentation will also be included: current worker’s comp policy, verification for control of property/lease agreement, documentation verifying facility is no longer is financial distress, and a current facility sketch. Citations were issued under Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report LIC809, LIC809-D, and appeal rights were provided to AD- Kimberly Eldridge via email. Administrator will manually sign reports and send back.