Aegis Living Granada Hills

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted a complaint visit to the facility to investigate the above allegations. LPA met with the Regional Care Director (RCD), Ticarra Boyd, and advised her of the allegations. Executive Director (ED), Lance Shenk joined shortly after. Today's investigation consisted of interviews witht the RCD, staff, residents. LPA also conducted a physical plant inspection and conducted a record review. Staff left resident at the hospital unattended: In regards to the allegation, it was reported that Resident 1 (R1) was sent to the hospital on or around 11/27/24, and left unattended by staff. R1 is unable to speak or communicate their needs. Interviews with the wellness and care director, Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2) deny the allegation, stating they would never leave a resident unattended when taken out into the community. In regards to R1, both S1 and S2 stated R1 was taken to the hospital under doctor's orders for kidney injury. R1's family made arrRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, December 6, 2024 · control 31-AS-20241202110854

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted a subsequent complaint visit to the facility to conclude the investigation regarding the above allegations. The ten day visit was made by LPAs Ray Comer and Michael Cava on 02/29/24. LPA met with the Administrator, Lance Shenk, and Health Service Director, Adriana Sais, and advised them of the complaint. During the course of the investigation, interviews and record review were made. A physical plant inspection also conducted to insure compliance with regulation. Neglect by facility staff resulted in severe dehydration to resident: In regards to the allegation, it was reported that on or around 10/3/23 Resident 1 (R1) was sent to the hospital, and was admitted for being disoriented, unbalanced, unable to walk and speak. The hospital found that the symptoms were due to a severe Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and severe dehydration sustained while at the facility because of staff neglect. R1 was diagnosed with hypernatremia and requireRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 11, 2024 · control 31-AS-20240228094940

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ray Comer and Michael Cava conducted a complaint visit to the facility to investigate the above allegation. It was reported that facility staff had “sandwiched" Resident 1 (R1) between a wall and the table intentionally to keep them from falling over. This was observed several times during facility visits. Photos were obtained prior to investigation. LPAs met with the administrator, Matthew La Vine, and advised him of the complaint. Todays investigations consisted of interviews with staff, record review, and a physical plant inspection. Although, during the day's investigation, both LPAs Comer and Cava did not observe R1 "sandwiched" between the wall and table, the LPA interviews with staff confirm that caregivers would bring the table close to R1 to assist in feeding and restrict movement to minimize R1 from pushing their wheelchair over. SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, February 29, 2024 · control 31-AS-20240228094940

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christopher Alemoh and Michael Cava conducted a subsequent complaint visit to the facility to conclude the investigation regarding the above facility. It was alleged that on or around 01/27/23, Resident 1 (R1) was slapped by Staff 1 (S1) while R1 was getting assistance with their shower. LPAs met with the administrator, Matthew La Vine, and advised him of the complaint. Today's investigation consisted of interviews with staff and residents, record review and a physical plant inspection. At approximately 8:45am, a physical plant observation was made to insure the health and safety of the residents. In conjunction with the physical plant inspection, interviews with the administrator and staff were made. Interviews held with the administrator and staff deny the allegation of S1 slapping R1. According to staff, it is R1 that has a history of being aggressive and combative. Interview made with R1 do not corroborate with the allegation. Moreover, R1 could noRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, July 21, 2023 · control 31-AS-20230203165134

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Patrick Shanahan, arrived at the facility in response to the above allegation. The LPA was directed to a computer screen where the LPA's temperature was taken and all COVID questions were asked. LPA then made his way to the facility kitchen to investigate the allegation. Allegation 1. Facility has Cockroaches The LPA was able tour the facility kitchen. On the way to the kitchen, LPA observed that the kitchen staff was in the middle of a deep cleaning. LPA was able to interview the kitchen manager, who confirmed that they have been dealing with a cockroach infestation. The kitchen manager confirmed that on 7/12/2022, LA County Department of Health was at the facility and issued a violation for cockroaches in the kitchen. The kitchen manager confirmed that after the deep cleaning today, a pest control company will come tonight and conduct a deep spray for cockroaches. Continues on LIC 9099-C SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, July 19, 2022 · control 31-AS-20220714091305

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Panushkina conducted a complaint visit. LPA met with the Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. Entrance interview conducted. The purpose of the visit is to issue an amended version of the original report created 06-14-2022 after review of a second level appeal which will change the finding of the complaint. Allegation 1. Facility accepted resident with prohibited condition. At 11:30 AM, LPA received copies of the resident in question's (R1) Physician Report, and 3 copies of R1's Individualized Service Assessment/Functional Capabilities, Resident Appraisal. The Physicians Report, dated 9/13/21 (conducted prior to R1's admission date), indicates that R1 had a primary diagnosis of dementia and a secondary diagnosis of quadriplegia. Continue on LIC9099-C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, June 14, 2022 · control 31-AS-20211004100524