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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306003798
Report Date: 01/22/2026
Date Signed: 01/22/2026 01:31:45 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/19/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Jenifer Tirre
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 22-AS-20211119160554
FACILITY NAME:HUNTINGTON ELDERCARE IVFACILITY NUMBER:
306003798
ADMINISTRATOR:NICOLAE ACHIMFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:9442 NAUTILUS DRIVETELEPHONE:
(714) 962-8230
CITY:HUNTINGTON BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92646
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 0DATE:
01/22/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Carmen AchimTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Staff caused injuries to a resident while in care
Resident is left unattended for extended period of time
Resident incontinence needs are not being met while in care
Staff speaks inappropriately towards a resident
Residents are being mistreated while in care
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre delivered the complaint investigation findings by telephone due to facility’s closure on December 10, 2025. LPA Tirre discussed the complaint findings with Licensee Carmen Achim.
During the course of investigation, the Department interviewed staff, made observations and reviewed records. Department received Resident Roster, Appraisal Needs and Service Plan and Physician’s Report. The investigation conducted revealed the following:

On November 19, 2021, the department received a complaint alleging that staff caused injuries to a resident while in care, resident is left unattended for extended period of time, resident incontinence needs are not being met while in care, staff speaks inappropriately towards a resident, and residents are being mistreated in care.
Interviews were conducted with facility staff, visual observations were made, records were reviewed. The following were mentioned and noted per allegations: CONTINUED ON 9099C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lourdes Montoya
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jenifer Tirre
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 22-AS-20211119160554
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: HUNTINGTON ELDERCARE IV
FACILITY NUMBER: 306003798
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2026
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Regarding allegation Staff caused injuries to a resident while in care, It was alleged that Resident 1 (R1) sustained bruises due to improper handling of Staff 1 (S1). Per interviews conducted with staff members, two of three staff stated that they helped assist R1 when they asked for help. Three of three staff interviewed stated that Staff 1 primarily handled R1 and that R1 was “full assist”. Three of three staff members stated that they never noticed bruising on R1’s body. Per interview with S1, states they never handled R1 in a rough manner and that R1 was very alert. Three of three staff stated that they never witnessed other staff mishandling R1 while in care. During initial visit conducted on November 24, 2021, LPA toured facility physical plant and observed residents relaxing inside bedrooms watching television. LPA observed R1 inside bedroom on recliner chair and did not observe any visible bruising on R1’s body. LPA was unable to interview R1 due to R1 resting on recliner at time of visit. LPA attempted to interview other residents but due to their medical condition’s interviews were not successful. The LPA attempted to identify and contact R1’s family members for interviews, however, no information was available during record review.

Per Record Review, LPA Tirre did not observe any incident reports related to alleged injury for R1.

Regarding Allegations Resident is left unattended for extended period of time and Resident incontinence needs are not being met while in care. It was alleged that R1 was left alone for long periods of time that they often had incontinent accidents due to not being taken to the bathroom. Investigation revealed the following: Per staff interviews, Three of three staff stated R1 was never left unattended due to facility always had staff present inside the facility. Three of Three staff stated that R1 needed full assistance with areas of daily living including toileting and staff stated they were available to help R1 whenever needed. One of three staff interviewed stated that resident wore pull up underwear and was not left soiled for periods of time. One of three staff stated they could not recall if R1 had incontinence issues. During visits to facility, LPA observed two staff members on duty who were attentive to residents’ needs. One staff member was checking on residents in bedrooms while another staff member was supervising other residents in common area.

The LPA attempted to identify and contact R1’s family members for interviews, however, no information was available during record review.

During Department visits, Department reviewed Resident records and observed that R1’s Physician’s report dated May 3, 2021, stated that R1 had diagnosis of Spinocerebellar ataxia stating R1 was wheelchair bound and fall risk. Physician’s Report also stated that R1 does not require continuous bed care and is able to communicate their needs.

CONTINUED ON 9099C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lourdes Montoya
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jenifer Tirre
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2026
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Control Number 22-AS-20211119160554
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: HUNTINGTON ELDERCARE IV
FACILITY NUMBER: 306003798
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2026
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A record review of R1’s Appraisal/ Needs Service Plan dated August 12, 2021, stated under R1’s physical health. R1 is wheelchair bound and needs 100% assistance. Record review did not mention R1 having incontinent issues during time at facility.

Regarding Allegation Staff speak inappropriately towards resident, it was alleged that staff were verbally abusive to R1, the investigation revealed the following: Staff interviews were conducted with three staff. Staff 1 stated that they never yelled or spoke inappropriately to R1. Staff 1 mentioned that R1 could be mean towards staff due to language barrier and stated that R1 would often tell staff “Oh you don’t understand me, this will be your last day, you are fired”. Staff 2 stated they never yelled at R1 or used profanity. Staff 3 stated that they never spoke inappropriately towards R1 and did not witness staff verbally abusing R1. Staff 3 stated that R1 was not pleased with any of staff at facility and often had an attitude and would belittle other staff for having foreign accent. LPA attempted to interview other residents but due to their medical condition’s interviews were not successful. The LPA attempted to identify and contact R1’s family members for interviews, however, no information was available during record review.

During visits to facility, LPA did not observe any staff speaking in an inappropriate manner to residents. LPA observed staff being courteous of residents asking residents politely about their needs.

Regarding Allegation residents are being mistreated while in care, it was alleged that residents were improperly mishandled, and the investigation revealed the following. Three of three staff were interviewed and three of three staff stated that R1 was not mistreated. Staff interviews stated that R1 was full assist and staff would often have to transfer R1 from chair to bed or chair to toilet. Staff 1 stated that they were never rough in handling residents and stated that R1 was very alert and often expressed if they did not like the way things were done. Three of three staff stated that staff tended to resident when needed assistance and if Resident requested for something. LPA observed R1 inside bedroom recliner resting and LPA was unable to interview at initial time of visit. LPA attempted to interview other residents but due to their medical conditions, interviews were not successful. The LPA attempted to identify and contact R1’s family members for interviews, however, no information was available during record review.

During visits, LPA did not observe any staff mistreating residents physically or verbally. LPA observed S1 move a resident from bed to wheelchair and did not observe S1 mishandle resident or resident complain about the way they were handled.

Per record review, LPA did not observe an incident reports related to residents being mistreated.

CONTINUED ON 9099C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lourdes Montoya
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jenifer Tirre
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2026
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Control Number 22-AS-20211119160554
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: HUNTINGTON ELDERCARE IV
FACILITY NUMBER: 306003798
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2026
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Based on information provided, there is lack of supportive information between allegations reported, interviews, observations and records reviewed deeming all allegations: Staff caused injuries to a resident while in care, Resident is left unattended for extended period of time, Resident incontinence needs are not being met while in care, Staff speaks inappropriately towards a resident & Residents are being mistreated while in care to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred as reported.

Facility closed and had a change of ownership effective December 10, 2025. An exit interview was conducted via telephone with Licensee Carmen Achim and a copy of this report was discussed and mailed out to last provided address for Licensee.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lourdes Montoya
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jenifer Tirre
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2026
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