complaint·January 6, 2025

In regards to the allegation of Staff withheld deceased residents personal property from residents family: LPA interviewed staff and reviewed records. The facility maintained R1's personal property beyond the 15 days listed in the Admission's Agreement. LPA observed that all of R1's documents confirm that R1 was its own conservator and no relatives or friends were listed. Staff confirmed that the personal property was released to family members on 01/02/2025 and a Unusual Incident Report (SIR) was forwarded to Community Care Licensing (CCLD). LPA confirmed the items that were released listed on the Resident Personal Property and Valuables form (LIC621). Local law enforcement was also called and witnessed the personal items were released to the family members. Based on the above information, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. UNSUBSTANTIATED is defined as The allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. An exit interview was conducted where this report LIC9099, LIC9099C was discussed and a copy was provided to Administrator Melvin Torres.