Complaint·November 28, 2023

Licensee/Administrator Amelia Aladin informed LPA Brown that all staff at the facility were informed on their New Staff Orientation that they are not allowed to sell their personal belongings to the residents at the facility. Licensee/Administrator Aladin added that a staff is prohibited from selling their personal belongings like a television to a resident due to conflict of interest which were all discussed to all new hired staff at the facility. Interview with Staff #3 revealed that S3 sold the 55 inches television to R1. Interview with Resident #5 (R5) indicated knowledge of S3 selling a 55 inches television to R1. Per documents review, LPA Brown observed 55 inches television indicated in R1’s list of Personal Property and Valuables when R1 moved out of the facility on 06/19/2023. Based on LPA Brown’s document review and interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and therefore the above allegation of Facility staff sold a television to a resident in care is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter 8) is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. An exit interview was conducted where this report, LIC9099, LIC9099D, and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Licensee/ Administrator Amelia Aladin. Five (5) of five (5) staff interviews indicated they are not aware of an incident that happened at the facility where a staff is financially abusing a resident. Interviews with staff revealed that they all treat their residents with respect and kindness and no staff at the facility is financially abusing a resident in care. Based on interviews and records review, the allegation Facility staff is financially abusing a resident in care is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding of unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted, where this report (LIC9099) was discussed and provided to Licensee/Administratro Amelia Aladin.