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13 | On 3/8/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Han conducted an unannounced 10-day initial on-site complaint inspection. LPA met with the acting administrator, Elois Thomas. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and reviewed the allegation.
Regarding to Facility did not issue refund to resident's authorized representative- the reporting party stated that resident #1 (R1)'s authorized representative informed the facility on 2/4/22 that R1 would not be moved into the facility and the authorized representative ask for a refund of the preadmission fee in the amount of $3500. On 2/24/22, the authorized representative was told by the facility staff that the refund was processed on 2/7/22 and it should be received in 7-10 day; as of 3/4/22, the refund was not received by the authorized representative.
During the investigation, LPA Han interviewed the acting administrator who provided documents revealing that the refund in the amount of $3500 was processed on 2/7/2022, and the March statement revealing a zero balance, however, the facility was not able to provide any documents showing that the actual refund was credited to the authorized representative account.
Based on LPA’s observations, record review, and interview, the preponderance of evidence has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.
Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC9099-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Report was discussed with the acting administrator, and Appeal Rights provided.
A copy of this report is provided to the acting administrator. |