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32 | Interviews were conducted with two (2) residents. All residents interviewed denied being threatened with eviction for making complaints. Residents stated they felt comfortable voicing concerns and that staff and administration were generally responsive. One resident stated, “I’ve brought up issues before, and they listened. No one has ever threatened me.”
Interviews with two (2) staff members, including administrative personnel, revealed that staff were aware of residents’ rights to file grievances without fear of retaliation. Staff denied issuing or threatening eviction notices in response to complaints and stated that any eviction proceedings are handled in accordance with regulatory requirements and only for allowable reasons.
An outside source, reported no knowledge of residents being threatened with eviction for expressing concerns. The source stated that the facility has been cooperative in addressing issues when brought to their attention.
A review of facility records, including resident files and any recent eviction notices, showed no documentation indicating that residents were being evicted or threatened with eviction as a result of filing complaints.
The facility’s policies and procedures regarding resident rights and eviction were reviewed and found to be in compliance with Title 22, Section 87224, which outlines the conditions under which a resident may be evicted, and Section 87468, which protects residents from retaliation for exercising their rights.
The Department has investigated a complaint with the above allegations. The Department has found that although the allegations may have occurred or be valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur; therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Von Rivera Administrator, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided. |