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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 565800874
Report Date: 11/13/2024
Date Signed: 11/13/2024 01:05:45 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
WOODLAND HILLS N.ASC, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/30/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Emily Peraldi
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 29-AS-20241030170517
FACILITY NAME:RMC RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME #1FACILITY NUMBER:
565800874
ADMINISTRATOR:RICHARD T. CARINO IIFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:4431 BEAUMONT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(805) 488-8504
CITY:OXNARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93033
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 6DATE:
11/13/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Charles Carino, Richard Carino IITIME COMPLETED:
01:18 PM
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Staff sexually abused a client while in care.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Emily Peraldi conducted a subsequent complaint visit to deliver final findings for the above allegation at 9:20 a.m. During today’s visit, the LPA met with the Administrator, Charles Carino and Licensee, Richard Carino II and explained the reason for the visit.

On 10/30/2024, the Woodland Hills North Adult and Senior Care Regional Office received a complaint regarding a sexual abuse allegation. It was alleged that Staff #1 (S1) inappropriately hugged Client #1 (C1) in a sexual manner as their faces were close together while under the care of the facility.

On 11/01/2024, from 11:40 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Emily Peraldi conducted an unannounced initial complaint visit to the facility. Between 11:59 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., the LPA conducted interviews with both Administrators, Licensee and three (3) clients, including C1. At 12:54 p.m., the LPA requested and obtained copies of pertinent documents. Continued on LIC 9099-C.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kristin Heffernan
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Emily Peraldi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2024
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 29-AS-20241030170517
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
WOODLAND HILLS N.ASC, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: RMC RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME #1
FACILITY NUMBER: 565800874
VISIT DATE: 11/13/2024
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At 1:00 p.m., the LPA, along with the Administrator conducted a physical plant tour. No immediate health and safety concerns were observed during initial visit. On 11/04/2024 at 2:08 p.m., the LPA conducted a telephonic interview with S1. The following was then determined:

Interview with C1 revealed that on 10/30/2024, C1 was in the kitchen while S1 was getting ready to leave their shift. S1 entered the kitchen and hugged C1. C1 stated that the hug caught C1 off guard and made C1 uncomfortable. C1 explained that S1 begged C1 not to tell anyone of the incident. C1 explained that C1 did not go to day program after the incident and stayed in C1’s room all day. Interview conducted with the Licensee revealed that the Licensee arrived to the facility on 10/30/2024 after being told about the incident between C1 and S1 by the Administrator. The Licensee stated that he suspended S1 immediately. The Licensee explained that S1 will not be returning to work at this facility. The Licensee stated that he spoke with C1 and ensured that C1 felt safe. Interview with C1 stated that C1 wants to stay living at the facility and does feels safe and more comfortable since S1 has not returned to work.

Interview with S1 stated that S1 bumped S1’s head with C1 and tapped C1’s shoulder as S1 was leaving the facility on 10/30/2024. S1 confirmed their suspension and stated that S1 will not be returning to the facility. During the course of the investigation, it was unclear the details of the hug as interviews conducted revealed conflicting information. Interviews with other clients did not reveal any concerns with staff. The information obtained during the investigation did not include evidence sufficient to corroborate the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation, “Sexual Abuse: Staff sexually abused a client while in care” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kristin Heffernan
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Emily Peraldi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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