complaint·August 22, 2025

During the investigation the Department interviewed R1. R1 denied the allegation. R1 reported they have never engaged in any type of sexual activity with any staff member. S2 was interviewed and admitted to taking off their blouse and bra and allowing R1 to touch their breasts for $100.00. S2 reported that it only happened one time and they did not touch R1. S2 denied having any other sexual relations with any other residents. S2 could not recall the exact date and time of the incident. Based on the evidence gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation, staff engaged in sexual favors with resident, is substantiated. The investigation into the allegation, staff financially abused resident, revealed the following. It was alleged that staff was taking money from a resident to pay for their expenses. Staff 1 (S1) reported that Resident 1 (R1) informed them that they had given $600.00 to Staff 2 (S2). Staff 3 (S3) reported that S2 informed them they had received a gift card from R1, but they did not actually see it. Three residents interviewed reported no staff members have ever asked them for money. The Administrator reported that they have not received any reports of staff asking for money from residents. The Administrator reported that accepting gifts or asking for money from residents is against company policy. R1 reported that they gave S2 $40.00 for a parking ticket and told S2 to pay it back and they also gave S2 $50.00 for a manicure. S2 reported that R1 had given them $35.00 for a parking ticket and $50.00 for a manicure. S2 denied taking any other money from R1. S2 would not explain if the money was a gift or a loan. 4 out of 4 residents interviewed reported staff have never asked for money and they have never given money to staff. Based on the evidence gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation is substantiated. Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility representative along with appeal rights. The Administrator reported that all the staff interviewed denied taking anyone’s money or belongings. The Administrator reported that R4’s report was investigated but there was no evidence to prove anyone at the facility took their money. The Administrator reported that R5 never reported any type of theft, so it was not investigated. No witnesses were identified who had firsthand knowledge of the incidents where money was taken from residents. Based on the evidence gathered, LPA is unable to ascertain if the allegation, staff did not prevent residents from financial abuse by unknown perpetrator, occurred as reported due to insufficient evidence. Therefore, the allegation has been deemed to be unsubstantiated, meaning there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.