Complaint·October 13, 2025

(Continued from LIC 9099) being given to R2 or R4. Interview of staff stated if additional Melatonin was given, it would not be documented in the MAR. LPA interviewed twelve of twelve staff members regarding the allegation. Three of twelve confirmed overhearing the former employee stating they would give additional Melatonin to R2 and R4; but none of the three staff members witnessed this. Nine of twelve staff members were not aware of the allegation and denied it happened. The staff members mentioned in the allegation are not employed with Sunrise of Orange. LPA spoke to three of three witnesses. One witness overheard the allegation but did not witness it. Two of two witnesses denied the allegation. LPA interviewed seven of seven residents in Memory Care, including R2 and R4. Three of seven residents denied the allegation that they were given Melatonin without their knowledge. Three of seven residents could not answer the question and LPA attempted to interview one of seven residents; who was napping. Based on LPA observations, record review and interviews, the allegation that Staff dispensed an unprescribed supplement to residents without their knowledge, is Unfounded. The allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director, Benito Del Toro and a copy of this report, and LIC 811, was provided to the facility.