complaint·April 17, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez and Licensing Program Manager Tricia Danielson conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to initiate the investigation regarding the allegation listed above. LPM and LPA were granted entry and met with Administrator Elizabeth Hengstler who was informed of the purpose for this visit. Regarding the allegation, it was reported that Riverside County Ombudsman was not allowed to enter this facility. Interview with Administrator Elizabeth Hengstler stated the facility has not had any residents residing at this facility since 2021 and the facility was last utilized as a COVID-19 surge facility. LPA and LPM toured the facility and did not see any evidence of residents residing at the facility. Due to the facility not having any residents currently residing at the facility, no personal rights of residents were violated in prohibiting the Ombudsman from touring the facility. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging "Staff are prohibiting the Long Term Ombudsman from touring the facility". We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or are without a reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Hengstler.