Complaint·July 21, 2025

For the second allegation, Staff are not preventing residents from smoking inside of the facility. During staff interviews, 5 out of the 5 staff stated residents are not allowed to smoke inside the facility and have not seen a resident smoke inside the facility. In addition, 5 out of the 5 staff also stated the facility has a designated smoking area outside for residents and staff ensures residents are smoking at the designated area. LPA observed staff ensuring residents smoke in the area provided for smoking. During resident interviews, 10 out of the 10 residents stated they have not seen a resident smoke in the hallway. In addition, 10 out of the 10 residents stated the facility has an outside smoking area. Based on the evidence found during the investigation, the two (2) allegations listed above are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaints are UNSUBSTANTIATED means although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. During today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC9099 and Lic 9099C) were discussed and provided to Facility Licensee/Administrator Amelia Aladin.