complaint·May 28, 2025

On this day, LPA Arias toured the physical plant and did not observe any toxins under the kitchen sink. LPA Arias observed medications locked in a cabinet in the hallway. LPA Arias did not observe medications anywhere outside the medication cabinet. LPA observed cleaning supplies stored in the garage. Based on interviews conducted, observation, and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted with Colitia Dahabreh and a copy of the report was left with the facility representative along with appeal rights. Regarding the allegation facility is not in good repair, it was reported the kitchen sink leaks and not fixed. During the initial investigation by LPA Tirre, LPA Tirre did not observe any leaks under the kitchen sink. On this day, during the physical plant tour, LPA Arias did not observe any leaks under the kitchen sink. LPA found the facility to be in good repair. Regarding the allegation facility did not ensure that food is of good quality, it was reported facility does not cook for the residents and are served leftover meals. During the initial investigation by LPA Tirre, LPA Tirre observed adequate perishable and non-perishable food of good quality. On this day, LPA Arias observed adequate perishable and non-perishable food of good quality stored in two separate refrigerators, kitchen cabinets, and garage. LPA Arias observed staff preparing meals for the residents during the investigation. Regarding the allegation staff do not give residents the correct, prescribed medications, it was reported staff do not follow physician's orders. On this day, LPA Arias audited medications for two out of five residents along with staff. The facility keeps a record of centrally stored medications for every month and every resident. Medications audited were a mix of bottles and bubble packs. All medications were accounted for and bubble pack numbers aligned with the calendar days. LPA Arias interviewed staff with regards to medication administration. Staff revealed a refill order is placed about 5 days prior to depleting a medication. LPA observed discontinued orders are updated directly on the centrally stored medications record. Based on the information gathered during the investigation, interviews and review of documents obtained the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegations occurred as reported. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violations occurred; therefore, these allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Colitia Dahabreh and a copy of the report was left with the facility representative.