complaint·March 9, 2022

Resident being hit by another resident It was alleged that Resident 1 (R1) was hit by Resident 4 (R4). R4 stated in interviews that R4 have never hit any resident before. Resident 2 (R2) stated in interviews that R2 saw R4 hit R1's arm. R1 stated that R4 slap R1 on the arm. Resident 3 (R3), Resident 5 (R5) and Resident 6 (R6) stated in interviews that they did not see R4 hit R1. R5 stated that there are a lot of arguments but never anything physical. Staff who were interviewed stated that R1 and R4 does not get along and argue with each other, but have never seen them hit each other. Staff stated that when there are any resident arguing, staff intervene immediately. Staff 1 (S1) stated in interview that S1 had to separate R1 and R4 once because they were arguing over a chair and the Television. Staff stated that staff separated the 2 residents, but did not observe hitting. Administrator stated that R1 and R4 have not gotten into any physical altercation or hit each other before. Administrator stated that residents would sometimes argue over certain things, but staff intervene quickly. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED . Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, No citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.