Incident investigation·October 10, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Rialto Assisted Living facility unannounced to conduct a Case Management Visit. The Case Management visit is being conducted in response to a Special/Unusual Incident Report, (SIR) submitted to the agency on 9/27/23. LPA met with caregiver, Bernie Escueta. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. The SIR documents that on 9/25/23, Dietary Staff, Martha Garcia, (S1) observed R1 and R2 engaged in a physical altercation with one another in the Dining Room. S1 called for assistance and physically separated the residents from one another. The Paramedics were contacted to transport to the Hospital for medical evaluations. Inquiry into this incident included conducting a facility tour to assess for any Health and Safety concerns. LPA observed no imminent health and safety concerns at the time of visit. LPA was unable to interview R1 because they have relocated to another facility. Staff informed LPA R2 was out for the day with family. LPA was able to interview staff and review the residents chart. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, there were no deficiencies cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code or Regulations. An exit interview to review this report was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to a facility representative.