Incident investigation·December 2, 2025

On 12/2/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Flores conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of following up on a self-reported SOC341 provided to the department by the facility. LPA met with Executive Director Austin Irwin and informed him of the purpose of the visit. Information received alleged Staff #1 (S1) physically assaulted Resident #1 (R1). The visit consisted of interviews and observations. On 12/1/2025 at 9:30AM, Resident #1 (R1) who resides in Assisted Living shared unit 222B reported to Staff #2 (S2) that R1 was punch in the face by Staff #1 (S1). Interview with R1 and facility staff reported that R1 requested that S1 assist R1 with a brief change. It was reported that S1 became aggressive and struck R1 near the right jaw/chin area. Administrator contacted Escondido Police Department. A police report number was provided for the incident, but law enforcement did not detain and/or arrest S1 as they did not have sufficient basis to arrest S1. Facility staff reported that R1 did not have marking's and/or bruising from the incident but S1 was placed on leave, undergoing an internal investigation. Administrator provided LPA a termination letter for S1. The termination letter has yet to be provided to S1 by 12/3/2025. During the health and safety check, LPA did not observe any bruising and/or redness to R1’s face. Due to insufficient evidence, LPA could not corroborate that the incident took place. Based on the information obtained during today's visit, there are no immediate threats to the health, safety, and/or welfare of the residents in care. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Executive Director, Austin Irwin.