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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required 10-day visit to begin the investigation into the allegation listed above. LPA met with Administrator Bobbi Sharifan and explained the reason for the visit. The investigation into the allegation revealed the following. It was reported that after R1 passed away a refund was requested by the responsible party but no refund was issued. R1 passed away on March 7, 2026. R1's responsible party reported that they informed the Administrator and requested a refund. The Administrator reported that the responsible party did not remove R1's bed until April 2, 2026. R1's responsible party verified that R1's bed was not removed from the facility until April 2, 2026. Health and Safety Code 1569.652(c) states, "A refund of any fees paid in advance covering the time after the resident’s personal property has been removed from the facility shall be issued to the individual, individuals, or entity contractually responsible for the fees or, if the deceased resident paid the fees, to the resident’s estate, within 15 days after the personal property is removed." R1 passed away on March 7, 2026 and their bed was not removed until April 2, 2026. |