Complaint·March 12, 2024

(such as the chipped wood floor, hole/cracks in the ceiling, and the exposed wood to the back of the property) to the landlord which had allegedly preexisted upon taking over of the facility effective January 26, 2021. Per review of the lease agreement signed on September 30, 2020, the lease agreement did not evidence clearly the chain of liability for the damage. In addition, it is documented on page 3 of the lease agreement that the tenant shall not make any repairs, alterations, or improvements without the landlord's prior written consent. The interviews also revealed that two out of the two staff attesting that the damages previously mentioned above existed prior to licensure. Regarding the allegation, Facility has an infestation of termites, LPA and the Admin did not observe signs of termite infestation and droppings during the inspection. Facility provided evidence of the last termite intervention serviced by the pest control company on February 28, 2024. Therefore, based on the observations made, interviews which were conducted, and the records that were reviewed, although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the following allegations: Facility is in disrepair and Facility has an infestation of termites are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Eleonor Avenado, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.