191593145-1-25-2023-28-AS-LHIS-CPYRKU-20230316130606

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191593145
Report Date: 01/25/2023
Date Signed: 01/25/2023 01:50:56 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/23/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Jewel Baptiste

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 28-AS-20230123154736

FACILITY NAME:	RAMONA GUEST HOME - BELLFLOWER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191593145
ADMINISTRATOR:	KANIEL, STANLEY		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	9555 RAMONA ST		TELEPHONE:	(562) 867-1002
CITY:	BELLFLOWER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90706
CAPACITY:	29	CENSUS: 24	DATE:	01/25/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:10 AM
MET WITH:	Administrator Stanley Kaniel		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

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Lack of supervision resulting in clients engaged in illegal activities on the facility grounds

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On 01/25/2023 at 10:10 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted a complaint investigation to investigate the allegations listed above. LPA met with administrator Stanley Kaniel and explained the reason for the visit.

During today’s visit LPA toured the facility. LPA interviewed a total of 5 residents who will be referred to as R1 through R5. LPA also interviewed the administrator Stanley Kaniel, and 2 staff who shall be named S1 and S2.

Report Continued on 9099c

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jewel Baptiste
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/25/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/25/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Control Number 28-AS-20230123154736

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RAMONA GUEST HOME - BELLFLOWER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191593145
	VISIT DATE: 01/25/2023

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The investigation reveals the following: Regarding:” Lack of supervision resulting in clients engaging in illegal activities on the facility grounds.” it is alleged that there is regular drug usage and sales at the facility and residents harass community members, begs for money, and engages in prostitution. Administrator Stanley Kaniel confirmed the facility do have drugs on the premise, but stated it is being brought in by the homeless population that have taken over the property. Administrator further stated that the clients do not harass members of the community and have never heard of clients engaging in prostitution. Interviews with staff confirmed the presence of drugs in the facility and confirmed some clients do bother the community and may be engaging in prostitution. Both staff and the administrator confirmed to seeing crack pipes and other items used for meth. 2/5 clients denied the allegation stating they keep to themselves, but it is possible that the homeless population is bringing in drugs. 3/5 clients confirmed the allegation stating they have not seen the drugs but have seen things left over by the homeless and other clients that shows signs drugs may have been present. 3/5 clients further stated that 2 of the clients in the front house bring in drugs, and men for drugs. Staff and 3/5 clients asked for additional security at night.

Based on LPA observation, interviews and file review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met,

therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulation, Title 22 are
being cited on the attached LIC9099D.

Exit Interview Conducted with administrator/ Appeal Rights Provided / A Copy of the Report Issued.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jewel Baptiste
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/25/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/25/2023

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Control Number 28-AS-20230123154736

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RAMONA GUEST HOME - BELLFLOWER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191593145
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/25/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 02/02/2023 Section Cited CCR 85078(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	85078(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide those services identified in the client's needs and services plan as necessary to meet the client's needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	The facility will submit a written plan of correction to CCL by 02/02/23. The plan will include new house rules, curfew hour(s), and consequences for not following house rules. This document will be signed by all clients. Administrator will provide written warning to clients engaging in drugs and prostitution on the premise.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on the evidence obtained during the course of the investigation the facility failed to provide proper supervision to clients in care. This lack of appropriate supervision lead to clients drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, and prostituting. which poses an potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jewel Baptiste
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/25/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/25/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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