complaint·September 16, 2024

LPA's Small and Brown that R1 made the change of beneficiary to R1's bank account because it was S2 who was taking care of R1. LPA's Small and Brown interviewed Staff 2 (S2) and S2 confirmed that R1 made S2 as the beneficiary to R1's account on 08/21/2024. In addition, Licensee/Administrator, Melvin Torres confirmed with LPA's Small and Brown that R1 made S2 the beneficiary on R1's account on 08/21/2024. Moreover, Licensee/Administrator, Torres reported to LPA's Small and Brown that S2's a relative and has not been working at the facility since 2021. Also Licensee/Administrator, Torres added that S2 works privately for R1. Based on LPA's Small and Brown's interviews and review of records, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore the allegation Facility staff is a joint tenant on resident's bank account is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Health and Safety Code, Title 22, Division 6 is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. An exit interview was conducted where this report LIC9099, LIC9099D and Appeal Rights were discussed and were provided to Licensee/Administrator, Melvin Torres.