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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Valerio and LPA Vincent Moleski arrived announced to the facility to conduct a closure visit. LPA met with Administrator Aaron and Licensee Angelo/Rosemarie, and explained the purpose of visit.
Upon arrival, Licensee Angelo and Rosemarie stated they do not want to close the facility since they will continue to be vendorized by Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC). LPA explained the purpose of the visit was to close the facility since they initiated the closure process. Licensee stated they are requesting to have an office meeting before moving forward.
On November 15, 2022, LPA was made aware of staffing issues at the facility. VMRC was made aware of the situation on 11/10/22. During that time, it was conveyed that the facility needed to relocate the residents because the licensees were going to retire and there would be no staff in the upcoming weeks. VMRC was able to do an emergency respite placement for the residents in care. All residents were relocated on 12/13/22. After residents were relocated, the Licensee/Administrator stated they did not want to close the facility and continue to keep it licensed without residents in care. Based on this information, the facility will be cited for illegally evicting the residents.
LPAs did not observe any residents in care.
Per California Code of Regulation (CCR), Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, deficiencies are being cited today on LIC 809-D. Appeal Rights were provided. An exit interview was held, and a copy of the report was given. LPA Valerio to schedule an office meeting at a later date to discuss current concern. |