complaint·January 29, 2024

friend whom they like. R1 stated the incident was unwitnessed. The Department reviewed S1’s camera and found there were no pictures of the resident on the camera. S1 reported they never shower R1 without a female staff present. This was confirmed by the facility Administrator. S1 reported the bruise on the knee occurred during transfer in the shower and denied both allegations made. R1’s Regional Center Service Coordinator reported they have been working with R1 for twelve years and the resident denied all allegations during their interview. Interviews conducted confirm R1 has a long history of false allegations. Resident’s Individual Program Plan dated 03/16/2023 indicates a diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorder as well as a history of making false statements. Two out of two additional residents at the facility interviewed denied any physical or sexual abuse occurring at the facility and both verbalized feeling safe at the facility. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, the Department is unable to corroborate the allegations. Therefore, the allegations are deemed unsubstantiated, meaning that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to facility.