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32 | During the investigation on 02/28/2025, LPA Nicholas Reed toured the facility at 10:15 a.m., interviewed residents and staff between 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., and conducted a record review at 1:00 p.m.
On 03/14/2025, SI Spindola reviewed records previously requested and obtained from Glendale Fire Department and GPD. In addition, SI Spindola reviewed medical records from the Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley and Coroners Examiners Report. On 04/08/25, SI Spindola reviewed camera footage received from the GPD.
Interviews revealed that R1 was admitted to the facility over one (01) week prior, approximately on or after 1/14/25 with no records. The Administrator claimed she conducted a pre-assessment of R1, however, she could not produce any documentation. Staff #1 (S1) present at the facility revealed that they had no knowledge of R1’s health conditions, medication assistance and need and service plan. S1 stated that on the night of 02/27/25, Staff #2 (S2) gave R1 some yogurt about 30 minutes prior to the arrival of the police and R1 was responsive. R1 had no assigned bedroom and was staying in the living room. Glendale Police Records revealed that S1 informed the police that R1 was alive 30 minutes prior and was eating “yogurt and drinking water due to not being able to eat solid food.” S1, S2 and the Administrator informed GPD officers that they had no medical information for R1 and had no knowledge of R1’s medical issues. A review of Coroners Examiners Report and Kaiser records revealed that R1 had multiple health conditions that required medical attention that was not provided at the facility. Kaiser records revealed that R1 was admitted to the hospital on 01/06/2025 and was treated for several health conditions that required immediate medical attention. As of 01/14/2025, R1 was prescribed medication to control R1’s blood pressure, heart and kidney disease, and preventative heart medication. Review of police body camera footage on 02/27/25 at 10:54pm revealed R1 was seen slumping over a wheelchair by a living room window next to a fireplace. No staff were observed around R1. Based on inspection of the facility, review of medical records, and interviews, the facility admitted of R1 without any medical records or knowledge of their existing diagnoses, history of R1’s health conditions, or a list of R1’s medication, R1 was neglected and did not receive proper care and supervision which led to R1’s death. R1 passed away on 02/27/25. Therefore, the allegation of neglect in care and supervision lead to a resident’s death is SUBSTANTIATED. A $500 immediate civil penalty is assessed today for a violation resulting in injury and/or death to R1. The licensee was informed that additional civil penalties might be assessed based on Health and Safety Code 1569.49(e) or (f), or 1548(e) or (f), 1568.0822(e) or (f).
Appeal rights and copy of report provided. |