complaint·July 23, 2024

Continued from LIC 9099 On 07/22/2024, LPA Valerio received a telephone call from Administrator Beatrice regarding inquires on placing a plastic lock box on the facility thermostat. Per Administrator Beatrice, the residents messed with the thermostat and turned the heat to 85 degrees. Administrator Beatrice stated it was never broken and she always would like to keep the temperature at 72-73. On 07/23/2024, Administrator Beatrice stated that the thermostat was not 96 degrees and the facility was 86 degrees. On 07/23/2024, LPA Valerio observed the facility thermostat. The temperature inside the facility was degrees 80 degree Fahrenheit; however, the temperature was set to 68 degrees. LPA took a picture for reference. On 07/23/2024, the temperature outside was 102 - 107 degrees, which means the temperature inside the facility should be between 72 - 77 degrees. According to an interview with Staff 1 (S1), S1 stated that S1 was not working when the incident happen but heard the air conditioning was broken for only three hours. S1 stated they are told set the thermostat to 68 degrees. S1 says the plastic box was put on and it is programmed so it cannot go higher or lower. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D page. An exit interview was held, and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were provided.