Follow-up on corrections·July 11, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Dulek and Valeria Conway conducted an unannounced visit at the facility in conjunction with a complaint investigation that occurred today.Executive Director and LPA attempted to call Licensee to review the report via telephone, however, Licensee did not answer the calls. During the investigation, LPAs observed deficiencies unrelated to the complaint allegations, which will be addressed in this report. An Interim Management Service Agreement was sent by email to the LPAs on 07/07/2025, which indicates "new operator is taking over as of today under management agreement." The management agreement was signed by authorized representative of Affinity Garden Manor, LLC Pogos Tofalyan on 07/07/2025. Both Administrator and representative of Affinity Garden Manor LLC also indicated that Affinity Garden Manor is acting as a management company for the current Licensee, as described in the terms of the Interim Management Service Agreement. Residents interviewed during today’s visit stated that they were given new Admission Agreements for the change of ownership and residents reported the new owners have taken over operations of the facility this week. Aasta Assisted Living issued payroll checks labeled "final check" to employees on 07/07/2025, but were unsure which entity will be issuing ongoing payroll checks. Review of Interim Management Service Agreement indicates "IMC shall be responsible for the supervision, staffing and employment of employees...all employees of the facility shall be employees of the IMC." LPAs observed that all of the licensee's belongings have been removed from the facility. LPA contacted CCLD's Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) to inquire whether an application had been submitted for the management company, per regulation. CAB indicated that there had not been an application to include a Management Company under the current license, nor had a change of ownership Report Continued on LIC 809-C application been received for the property at the time of the LPA's inquiry. LPA reviewed an online webpage for Affinity Garden Manor located at this address although the application has not yet been received nor approved, but is being advertised as in operation. Additionally, interviews revealed that an excluded individual, Anna Hakobyan, was present at the facility on Monday 07/07/2025. Record review revealed that representative Agnes Gazaryan Lazar has been present at the facility every day since 07/07/2025 and does have a criminal background clearance, however was not associated to the facility until 07/10/2025. Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations and/or CA Health and Safety Code, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Civil penalties issued in the amount of $900. Executive Director was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies may result in additional civil penalties. Exit interview conducted, today's reports, civil penalties and appeal rights were reviewed and issued.