complaint·November 22, 2022

On 11/22/22 at 1:30 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong arrived at the facility unannounced to deliver complaint findings. LPA met with Administrator Una Waqalala and explained the purpose of the visit. Based on interviews and record reviews conducted it is determined that resident R1 and R2 had eloped from the facility on 8/10/2022 and 8/15/2022. Review of R1’s LIC 602 revealed that R1 has been determined to be unable to leave the facility unassisted by his physician. Residents were located by law enforcement and brought back to the facility. Based on the findings noted above, LPA finds this allegation 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. Deficiency cited on the LIC 9099-D, per Title 22 Regulations. An immediate civil penalty of $500 is assessed. Exit interview was conducted, a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.