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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 was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Executive Director (ED) Christine Chon. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA and ED toured the facility including the kitchen and dining room. LPA observed the kitchen and dining room are clean and organized. There was no trash or litter and food was stored properly in the kitchen. LPA did not observe any evidence of pests in the kitchen or dining room. ED provided the LPA with the pest control log and monthly service bill. ED reported the facility has a pest control service that visits the facility regularly. LPA interviewed staff and residents. Only 1 out of 5 residents interviewed reported seeing any pests recently and could not recall specific details. LPA inspected 11 rooms and checked storage closets and kitchen storage rooms. LPA did not observe any evidence of pests inside or outside of the facility. Based on the evidence gathered the allegation, licensee failed to keep the facility free of pests, is deemed unfounded, meaning the allegation is false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report provided. |