Follow-up on corrections·February 4, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection in conjunction with investigation into complaint number 22-AS-20250204113631. LPA met with Staff Mae Barlahan and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the course of the investigation, deficiencies were observed. During interviews, LPA was informed by Individual Felina “Lina” Austria and Administrator (AD) Carolyne “Carol” Rico, one of four residents was hospitalized on January 27, 2024 and continues to be hospitalized. Upon records review, LPA did not observe a written report was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) within seven days of the occurrence; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. During interviews, Individual Austria stated they were filling in as AD while AD Rico is on vacation out of the country. During their interview, AD Rico confirmed Individual Austria had been filling in for her since December 8, 2024, when she left for vacation. LPA reviewed a list of Guardian roster for facility and was unable to locate clearance for individual Felina Austria and Individual Felorini Brian, who was also presently working at the facility; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Based on observations made during this inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. Immediate civil penalty is also being assessed. See the attached LIC421BG. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.