Complaint·February 20, 2025

Additionally the department conducted interviews with alleged victim, R1 who expressed confusion, disorientation of time and place and the reason for her most recent hospitalization. R1 did not provide any substantive statements to the department and refused to discuss the allegations. The department conducted interviews with three other residents and five staff members. All parties interviewed denied ever witnessing any inappropriate behaviors by staff members or other residents. A forensic examination of R1 was conducted and the results of the examination found no evidence of sexual assault. The department also obtained a written statement from caregiver S1, who matched the description of the alleged abuser, stating they were not at work on the days the allegation allegedly took place and provided written statements that R1 would often refuse care from the staff member S1 and preferred assistance from female staff members. S1 denied the allegations. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. The Department has determined that the allegations of Sexual Abuse are unsubstantiated but if any additional information is received this complaint can be amended and the finding can be changed. There are no deficiencies is cited per California Code of Regulations, TITLE 22. Exit interview was conducted with facility staff. Appeal Rights were issued, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.