306005857-2-21-2026-22-AS-APAO-DRKVLT-20260223153225

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306005857
Report Date: 02/21/2026
Date Signed: 02/21/2026 10:18:31 AM

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
08/25/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Brandon Lopez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 22-AS-20230825114749

FACILITY NAME:	CK HOMES/ CYPRESS 1		FACILITY NUMBER:	306005857
ADMINISTRATOR:	KNIAZEFF, MAXINE		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	8732 CYPRESS AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(714) 488-2493
CITY:	CYPRESS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90630
CAPACITY:	6	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	02/21/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Administrator Maxine Kniazeff		TIME COMPLETED:	10:30 AM

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Facility is storing bags of clothing in a client's room labeled with another client's name.
Facility is misusing client's Personal and Incidental (P&I) Funds.

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On February 21, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to continue the investigation into the allegations listed above and to deliver the complaint findings. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Maxine Kniazeff was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection.

During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted a tour of the physical plant, conducted four client interviews, four staff interviews, reviewed the the Personal and Incidental (P&I) expense monies for the four clients in care, and collected pertinent documents for the complaint. Regarding the allegation, facility is storing bags of clothing in a client's room labeled with another client's name, the following has been concluded: It was alleged that the facility is storing bags of clothing in Client #2 (C2) room labeled with another client's name. The Department observed the facility has four clients in care. The Department conducted a tour of the physical plant of the facility and observed that each client has their own private bedroom, with each bedroom containing their own personal closet. CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion: 90

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sheila Santos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brandon Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/21/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 22-AS-20230825114749

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: CK HOMES/ CYPRESS 1	FACILITY NUMBER: 306005857
	VISIT DATE: 02/21/2026

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The Department conducted an interview with C2. C2 denied the allegation and stated that the clothing stored in his closet are of his own. The Department conducted interviews with the other three clients in care. One of the three clients interviewed stated that they have seen bags of clothing labeled with another client's name in C2's bedroom. However, the two other clients interviewed denied the allegation. The Department conducted four staff interviews. Four out of the four staff interviews denied the allegation and stated that the only clothes stored in C2's closet, are of his own. The Department also inspected C2's closet and observed that it only contained clothing for C2.

Regarding the allegation, facility is misusing client's Personal and Incidental (P&I) Funds, the following has been concluded: It was alleged that the facility is misusing C2's P&I funds. It was reported that there were discrepancies in purchases made for C2 on October 20, 2022 and November 1, 2021. The Department reviewed the P&I funds for C2. The Department observed that on October 20, 2022, there was a purchase made for C2 in the amount of $962.16 for clothing. The Department observed that the facility accurately documented this purchase and were able to provide a receipt for it. The Department observed that there was a purchase made for C2 on November 1, 2021 for an iPad and an iPad pencil. The Department observed that the facility accurately documented this purchase and were able to provide a receipt for it. During a tour of the physical plant of the facility, the Department observed that there was an iPad and an iPad pencil stored in C2's room for his own personal use. The Department conducted an interview with C2. C2 denied any issues with his P&I funds. The Department conducted an additional three client interviews. Three out of the three clients interviewed denied the allegation and denied any issues with their P&I funds. The Department conducted four staff interviews. Four out of the four staff interviewed denied the allegation. During today's visit, the Department reviewed the P&I funds for the four clients in care and observed there were no discrepancies.

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegations occurred as reported. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, the two allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Maxine Kniazeff and a copy of the report was provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sheila Santos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brandon Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/21/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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