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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306006021
Report Date: 11/18/2025
Date Signed: 11/18/2025 03:11:02 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
06/17/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Brandon Lopez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 22-AS-20250617171037
FACILITY NAME:SIANI ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITYFACILITY NUMBER:
306006021
ADMINISTRATOR:ESPANA, SHARONDAFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:4591 LARKSPUR CIRCLETELEPHONE:
(909) 767-7030
CITY:ANAHEIMSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92807
CAPACITY:4CENSUS: 3DATE:
11/18/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Direct Support Professional Jose Borruel MedinaTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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Facility staff sexually touched a client
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On November 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility 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) Sharonda Espana was notified via telephone but could not arrive to assist with today's inspection.

During the course of the investigation, the Department inspected the facility, interviewed staff and clients, obtained and reviewed client records. Regarding the allegation that, facility staff sexually touched a client, the following has been concluded: C1 was admitted to the facility on August 18, 2023, with a primary diagnosis of Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Major Neurocognitive Disorder (Dementia), Schizoaffective Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, along with a history of other psychiatric disorders. C1 was assessed as high-functioning and required only reminders for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). It was alleged that Client #1 (C1) was sexually touched by a facility staff.
CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 90
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sheila Santos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brandon Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2025
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-20250617171037
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: SIANI ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006021
VISIT DATE: 11/18/2025
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The Department conducted an interview with C1 who confirmed the allegation and identified Person #1 (P1) as the staff that he had a sexual interaction with. However, the Department observed that P1 was never an employee at the facility. Additionally, C1 provided inconsistencies in his story, such as the details during the sexual interaction with P1. The Department conducted an interview with P1 who denied the allegation and stated that a sexual interaction with C1 never occurred. The Department conducted three additional client interviews. One client interviewed was unable to provide any useful information regarding the allegation. The two other clients interviewed denied ever witnessing a sexual interaction between C1 and P1. Both clients interviewed also denied C1 ever sharing any information with them regarding the reported sexual interaction with P1. The Department conducted five additional staff interviews. Five out of the five staff interviewed denied the allegation and stated that they did not observe a sexual interaction between C1 and P1. Additionally, two of the staff interviewed stated that C1 has made false claims in the past.

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 allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Sharonda Espana via telephone. A copy of the report was provided to an authorized facility representative.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sheila Santos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brandon Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/18/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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