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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198603460
Report Date: 09/11/2023
Date Signed: 09/11/2023 12:53:29 PM

Unsubstantiated


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
09/15/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Valeria Maldonado
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 28-AS-20210915121120
FACILITY NAME:ST. SHARBEL'S GARVEYFACILITY NUMBER:
198603460
ADMINISTRATOR:MUNZON, PETERFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:2007 E GARVEY AVE NTELEPHONE:
(562) 682-7027
CITY:WEST COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91791
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 4DATE:
09/11/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:Virginia Elopre- Direct Support Professional (DSP)TIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Facility staff mismanaged a resident's medication.
Facility spent residents P&I funds inappropriately.
Facility did not provide nutritious meals for resident.
Resident's dental care needs were not being met.
Resident's mattress was not placed appropriately.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Maldonado made an unannounced subsequent visit at the facility for the purpose of completing the investigation regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA Maldonado met with Direct Support Professional (DSP), Virginia Elopre and explained the purpose for the visit. Administrator Peter Munzon arrived shortly after and assisted with the visit.
On 09/23/2021, LPA Kruz Long made an initial complaint visit, which consisted of obtaining a copy of the Staff schedule/Client Roster and requested a copy of the Food Menu, Client #1's Facesheet, Physician's Report, Regional Center Meeting Records, Individual Program Plan, Preplacement Appraisal, Medications Record (MAR), Dental Appointment Records, Weight Chart and P & I Records to be faxed to LPA. LPA also conducted interviews with Staff# 1 (S1) and toured Client# 1's (C1) bedroom.
During today's visit, LPA Maldonado obtained a copy of the staff schedule/client roster, and a copy of the documents initially requested by LPA Long, due to LPA Maldonado not being provided with them prior to the visit.
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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Valeria Maldonado
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
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-20210915121120
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: ST. SHARBEL'S GARVEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198603460
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2023
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Interviews were also held with Staff# 2 (S2), attempted interviews with Clients# 3-4 (C3-C4), and a telephonic interview was held with C1’s previous placement agency, Service Coordinator (SC). LPA was unable to interview C1 due to C1 no longer residing at the facility, and unable to interview C2 due to C2 being out in the community during the visit. A tour of the physical plant was also conducted with assistance of Administrator Peter Munzon, with special focus on C1’s old bedroom.

The investigation revealed the following:
Regarding allegation: Facility staff mismanaged a resident's medication.
It is alleged that when C1 went home for the weekend in July of 2021, C1's family received a call from the facility asking to check C1's medication bag, only to find C2's evening medication in C1's bag. Per interviews conducted with staff, (2) of (2) staff denied the allegations. S1 stated that the placement agency conducted their own investigation and did not find any discrepancies or issues with any of the client’s medications at the facility. Per interview with SC, the regional center did in-fact investigate this allegation and was found unsubstantiated. (2) of (2) clients could not corroborate the allegation due to limited communication. This allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Regarding allegation: Facility spent residents P&I funds inappropriately.
It is alleged that C1’s Personal and Incidental (P&I) funds were spent daily on Domino’s Pizza, for the months of July and August 2021. After review of C1’s P&I ledger and receipts, it was noted that funds were spent on Domino’s Pizza about two to three times per month for the entire year of 2021. P&I funds were also found to have been spent on other food purchases, clothing, an iPad, shoes, and a vacation fund. Per interviews conducted, (2) of (2) staff stated that S1 handles P&I for the clients and is only spent on what they want and need. Per S1 and SC, the vacation fund was approved by the placement agency. However, C1’s family did not approve of the vacation fund and the money was refunded to C1. S1 and SC also stated that the placement agency investigated this allegation and after review of the ledger and receipts, the allegation was unsubstantiated. (2) of (2) clients could not corroborate the allegation. This allegation is unsubstantiated.
Regarding allegation: Facility did not provide nutritious meals for resident.
It is alleged that due to C1 eating Domino’s Pizza daily for two months, which is not nutritious, C1 has no developed and ulcer, a hernia, and several cavities. (2) of (2) staff interviewed stated that nutritious meals are cooked and provided to clients daily. S1 stated to be unaware of C1 developing a hernia or ulcer during C1’s stay at the facility. S1 and C1’s family would regularly take C1 to doctor appointments. However, when C1’s family took C1 to the doctor, S1 was not provided information regarding the outcome of the appointments.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Valeria Maldonado
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
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Control Number 28-AS-20210915121120
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: ST. SHARBEL'S GARVEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198603460
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2023
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LPA Maldonado inspected the food supplies during today’s visit and observed a variety of perishable and non-perishable nutritious food such as cereals, fruits, vegetables, proteins, and was in a sufficient amount for clients in care. LPA Maldonado also observed (2) clients at the home during today’s visit to have lunch. Their lunch consisted of a sandwich, a soup with meat and vegetables, a side of fruit, and a cup of orange juice. (2) of (2) clients interviewed could not corroborate the allegation. This allegation is unsubstantiated.
Regarding allegation: Resident's dental care needs were not being met.
It is alleged that due to C1 not being provided nutritious foods at the facility, C1 developed cavities. (2) of (2) staff interviewed denied the allegations and stated that C1 was assisted brushing their teeth daily, as it was part of C1’s care plan. Per S1, S1 and C1’s family were responsible for taking C1 to regular appointments. S1 is aware of C1 developing cavities while in care, but denied it being the fault of facility staff, although C1’s family blamed the facility. S2 stated to have helped C1 directly with brushing and flossing C1’s teeth daily. Per C1’s IPP, Pre-Placement Appraisal, and Physician’s Report, it is noted that C1 did require the assistance with personal hygiene. Per C1’s IPP, C1’s needs were being met at the facility. Dental records provided indicate that C1 visited the dentist regularly. (2) of (2) clients could not corroborate the allegation. This allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Regarding allegation: Resident's mattress was not placed appropriately.
It is alleged that during a visit at the facility on 08/04/21, C1’s family noted that C1’s bed did not feel right and found the spring side of the mattress to be on the up-side. S1 stated C1’s family brought this to their attention and S1 noted that staff were cleaning the mattress and accidentally left it on the wrong side but corrected it immediately. Moreover, S1 decided to purchase a new mattress for C1, but was unable to use it due to C1 moving out of the facility following the complaint. During the tour of the facility conducted on today’s visit, LPA Maldonado inspected C1’s old bedroom and observed the new mattress still in the plastic wrap, placed on top of C1’s old bed. LPA also observed all client rooms to be fully furnished with all the required furniture. S2 stated to not have been at the facility when the incident occurred. However, S2 was made aware of it and stated that S1 purchased a new bed altogether, for C1. But, C1 left before the new bed was delivered. (2) of (2) clients interviewed could not corroborate the allegation. This allegation is unsubstantiated.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged. Therefore, the complaint investigation of the allegations are Unsubstantiated.
No Deficiencies were observed or cited under California Code of Regulations Title 22 during today's visit.
Exit interview was held with Administrator Peter Munzon and a copy of this report was provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Valeria Maldonado
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2023
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