306005879-7-18-2023-22-AS-AORZ-CU2MVR-20230724095710

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306005879
Report Date: 07/18/2023
Date Signed: 07/18/2023 08:56:58 AM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE & INLAND A/SC, 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
05/01/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Jenifer Tirre

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 22-AS-20230501153837

FACILITY NAME:	SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUNRISE RECOVERY CENTER, LLC		FACILITY NUMBER:	306005879
ADMINISTRATOR:	VILLARREAL, MICHAEL		FACILITY TYPE:	772
ADDRESS:	24372 AUGUSTIN ST		TELEPHONE:	(949) 533-3046
CITY:	MISSION VIEJO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92691
CAPACITY:	6	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	07/18/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:30 PM
MET WITH:	Case Manager Heather Schultz		TIME COMPLETED:	09:15 PM

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Staff sexually assaulted a client in care.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre met with Case Manager Heather Schultz for the purpose of delivering the findings to the above allegations. The investigation consisted of interviews conducted and records obtained. On 5/1/23, the department received allegations that staff sexually assaulted a client in care. The investigation was completed by the department and revealed the following:

On 5/1/23 client alleged that they were sexually assaulted by a staff member during their stay at facility. Client 1 (C1) was present at the facility for 48 hours (from 4/21/23 to 4/23/23). On 4/23/23, C1 requested to be transported to Saddleback Hospital by staff. C1 informed hospital staff that they were sexually assaulted by facility staff 1 (S1). Client was then transported to Orange County Global Hospital where a rape exam was conducted. Hospital contacted facility to inform them C1 was ready for discharge and requested Staff to arrange transportation for C1 to return to facility. C1 did not want to return to the facility and left hospital unsupervised. According to Hospital staff, they could not stop C1 due to C1 not being under conservatorship.
CONTINUED ON LIC 9099C

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luz Adams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jenifer Tirre
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/17/2023

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-20230501153837

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE & INLAND A/SC, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUNRISE RECOVERY CENTER, LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 306005879
	VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

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Family filed a missing person’s report and C1 was located after being in and out of several hospitals for psychiatric evaluations. Interview with Behavioral Health Technician (S2) states that on morning of 4/23/23, C1 came to them complaining of pelvic pain. S2 inquired what type of pain and C1 stated “I think I was raped”…”I think it happened somewhere near Angel Stadium”, connected to C1’s previous claim of being raped when they were homeless was prior to coming to facility.

Throughout interviews C1 was providing inconsistent statements, claiming they punched S1 and then stated they punched the wall with their fist as well as stating incident happened outside near Angel Stadium and later stating incident happened inside facility bathroom. There was no damage observed to C1’s hands.

It was discovered through Interviews, staff confirm that S1 identified as abuser by C1 was inside facility for approximately 5 minutes while in the presence of S2. Interview with S1 confirms that car ride from facility to hospital was approximately 8 minutes. Interviews confirmed that S1 was contacted by Orange County Deputy Sheriff and S1 provided samples of DNA for investigation.

Obtained records from Saddleback Medical Center dated 4/23/23 revealed that Lab tests were ordered and reviewed, and no results found for visit on 4/23/23. Records indicated that during timeline of visit at hospital, at 1:29 PM C1 had an Abuse/Neglect Screening in which they indicated “no” to question “Do you feel unsafe or mistreated where you live?” Lab test reviewed states no evidence of abuse or neglect. Obtained records from Orange County Sheriffs Department of California Incident Report dated 4/23/23, revealed that on 4/23/23 at 4:39 PM C1 was medically cleared by Saddleback Memorial Hospital. OC Sheriffs Incident Report also stated that “it should be noted that C1 had inconsistent statements throughout investigation”.

Based off interviews conducted and records obtained investigation revealed that C1’s statements are inconsistent regarding the allegation of incident. Investigation revealed that C1 has a history of fabricating stories. Based off Medical Records obtained, C1 was medically cleared from Hospital. Based off the information obtained, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation staff sexually assaulted a client in care is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED.

An exit interview was conducted with Case Manager. A copy of this report along with LIC 811 confidential name list was provided to facility.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luz Adams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jenifer Tirre
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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