complaint·February 26, 2025

Continued from LIC9099 Allegation 1 : Staff did not allow resident to continue scheduled provider/resident meeting. Based on the documentation reviewed and interviews conducted, staff 1 (S1) met with R1 on December 12, 2024 to discuss information related to R1’s Residential Living Unit (RLU). R1 attempted to record the meeting and S1 declined to give consent for the recording. R1 continued to record and as a result, S1 was unwilling to further participate in the discussion. There is no evidence to suggest that R1 was denied the opportunity to engage in this discussion had it not been recorded therefore the allegation is UNFOUNDED. A finding of unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Allegation 2 : Staff did not allow resident to record during resident's meetings. Based on the documentation reviewed and interviews conducted, R1 and S1 were meeting on December 12, 2024 to discuss information related to R1’s Residential Living Unit (RLU). The meeting was being held on a voluntary basis by both parties. There is consensus between R1 and S1 that S1 was unwilling to participate in the intended discussion while being recorded. Under California law all parties must consent to the recording of a confidential communication. Based on the investigation conducted, there is no evidence to support that this meeting was held for the purpose of discussing public matters or for the benefit of the residents in the community as a whole. No community residents other than R1 were offered an opportunity to participate in this particular discussion and as such the ensuing communication could have been or would have been considered confidential by S1. If the communication was confidential then R1 would not have the right to record S1 without S1’s consent making the allegation UNFOUNDED. A finding of unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. No Deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided to Administrator and CEO. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.