complaint·August 20, 2021

The Administrator stated that they had a meeting with the landlord the previous day and is working on getting items fixed or replaced, including the garbage disposal. Based on observations and interviews, the allegation "Facility is in disrepair" is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding allegation "Fire detectors are in disrepair": LPA Colvin toured the facility and tested all smoke detectors in common areas and resident bedrooms. LPA Colvin observed that all smoke detectors tested were operational except for the smoke detector in the hallway separating the two resident bedrooms on the right-hand side of the facility. When LPA Colvin tested this smoke detector, LPA Colvin hear a quiet beep, but did not observe the expected loud noise which would alert occupants to a potential fire. LPA Colvin spoke on the phone with the Administrator, who confirmed that they had heard the same small beep the previous day when they tested the alarms, as some of the smoke alarms had just been replaced. Additionally, whiel LPA Colvin was typing this report, LPA Colvin could hear the occasional beeping that LPA Colvin identified as coming from the direction of the non-operable smoke detector. This beeping is commonly observed when a smoke detector has low batteries. Therefore, based on observations and interviews, the allegation "Fire detectors are in disrepair" is SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegation(s) is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Fire clearance and fire safety deficiencies are categorized in Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Code as immediate hazards which result in an immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500. Therefore, based on the inoperable smoke detector, LPA Colvin is citing a one time $500 civil penalty. An exit interview was conducted where this report and appeal rights were discussed. A copy of this report, LIC9099D, LIC401IM, and appeal rights was provided to caregiver Carmita Smith during the exit interview. All reports additionally will be emailed to the Administrator as well. Regarding allegation " Facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector": LPA Colvin toured the facility and did not observe any individual carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. LPA Colvin interviewed the Administrator who informed LPA Colvin that the newly purchased/installed smoke detectors have carbon monoxide detectors in them as well. LPA Colvin confirmed seeing the new smoke alarms, and LPA Colvin has the knowledge from inspecting facilities that the new smoke detectors come with carbon monoxide detectors incorporated in them. Therefore, based on observations and interviews, the allegation " Facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector" is UNFOUNDED. his agency has investigated the complaint alleging facility premises are not properly secured and facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector. We have found that the complaint was UNFOUNDED, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed. A copy of all reports and forms were provided to caregiver Carmita Smith during the exit interview. All reports additionally will be emailed to the Administrator as well.