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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Valerio conducted a case management inspection of Peer Home 2. LPA met with Assistant Administrator to ensure the facility is in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. Assistant Administrator called Administrator Monica Butay to inform of the visit. Licensee Raul joined the visit shortly after.
During the visit, the LPA conducted interviews with staff. Based on interviews, staff receive pay checks bi-weekly, never receive a late pay check, have waived breaks, and are currently not approved to work any overtime. There is not any live-in care staff at the home. LPA reviewed staff files and resident files. The facility was observed to have 3 direct staff on shift.
The LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the facility to be within compliance with Title 22 regulations. Common areas were clean and free of debris. Resident rooms has necessary furniture and furnishings. The facility had a food supply enough for 7 days of perishables and 2 days of non-perishables.
On 04/05/23, the Regional Office was made aware that the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division, Sacramento District Office, completed an investigation towards the licensee. Findings of the investigation revealed that the licensee did not pay employees in compliance with State and Federal Law.
Based on interviews, file/medication reviews, and observation of the physical plant, it appears the facility is not in compliance with applicable statues and regulations. Deficiencies are being cited on LIC 809 - D. Appeal Rights provided to Licensee Raul Cupino.
An exit interview was held with Administrator and Licensee, and a copy of the report was provided. |