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Liciencing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an initial 10-day investigation visit regardin the above mentioned allegation. LPA, met with Kevin Taliaferro, Executive Director, and the purpose of the visit was explained. The investigation consisted of the following: during today's visit, LPA conducted tour of the facility, obtained staff and resident rosters, and interviewed Staff 1 - Staff 11 (S1-S11) and Resident 1 - Resident 11 (R1-R11). The investigation consisted of the following: Regarding: Staff manipulates residents. It is alleged that staff manipulates residents and instills fear to get what they want. It is also alleged that a resident wanted a status on recent stock investments from a facility staff. ***Continues on 9099-C*** UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 28, 2025 · control 28-AS-20251022101920

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation visit regarding the above-mentioned allegation. Today’s visit stems from an initial complaint investigation which took place on 9/4/25. LPA met with Kevin Taliaferro, Executive Director, and explained the reason for the visit. The investigation consisted of the following: LPA, obtained copies of staff and resident rosters, toured the facility, interviewed Staff 1 – Staff 7 (S1-S7), Resident 1 – Resident 7 (R1-R7) and Service Representative from Public Health Department. Also, during today’s visit, LPA reviewed facility’s Infection Control Plan, Facility’s Daily COVID-19 Report (8/19/25-9/10/25) and COVID-19 Protocol and Preparedness and Response Plan. The investigation revealed the following: ***Continues on LIC 9099-C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 7, 2025 · control 28-AS-20250828110401

This is a corrected verison of previous complaint report dated 05/09/2023. Verbiage was corrected on LIC 9099-C. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted a subsequent complaint visit to deliver findings, stemming from subsequent complaint visit dated 05/05/23 and initial complaint visit conducted by LPA Wesley on 12/22/21. LPA was met by Executive Director Kevin Taliaferro and explained the purpose of the visit. Allegations: 1) Residents sustained injury while in care. It is alleged Resident #6 (R6) sustained an injury on or around 12/17/21 while in care. Five (5) out of six (6) staff interviewed deny this allegation. Five (5) out of the five (5) residents interviewed deny this allegation. LPA reviewed R6’s physician’s report, SIRs dated on or around 12/2021 through 01/2022. LPA was unable to find any reported documentation that R6 sustained any injury on or around 12/17/21. Per staff interviewed, if staff sees any injuries or changes in condition, they report it to tRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, June 16, 2023 · control 28-AS-20211217140336

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Rea conducted a visit in response to the above allegation. On today's visit, LPA met with Administrator, Kevin Taliaferro who assisted with today's visit. Regarding the allegation that : Staff Financially abused resident in care. The investigation consisted of interview(s) with Administrator, Staff #1, resident #1, resident #1's Power of Attorney (POA), and review of resident #1's file. Administrator stated that he was aware of an incident regarding resident #1. Administrator stated that resident #1's nephew is his Power of Attorney (POA). Administrator stated that resident #1's POA called to speak to Administrator regarding some unusual activity on resident #1's account. Administrator stated that resident #1's POA came to the facility and took resident #1 to the Police Department. Administrator stated that the details of the investigation were not disclosed to the facility, as it was a private matter. Staff #1 was not aware of specific detailsRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, June 12, 2023 · control 28-AS-20230602102954

****This amended report supersedes report dated 5/18/2023 and was amended to removed identifying information only, nothing else was changed and findings remain the same**** LPA Alberto Lopez made unannounced subsequent visit to investigate the above allegations: The investigation consisted of Interviews with seven (7) staff (S1-S7), thirteen residents (R1-R13), reviewing and obtaining copies of staff roster, residents’ roster, R1 Physicians report, MAR, and other relevant medical information for R1 Allegation: Facility staff did not provide resident basic care and assistance at the facility. It is alleged that the facility failed to provide resident with basic care and assistance at the facility. Seven of seven staff interviewed denied the allegations. LPA interviewed 13 residents and 12 of 13 residents could not collaborate the allegations. Several residents stated they were very happy with the assistance they get, and several stated they require little to no assistance. (continued onRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, May 18, 2023 · control 28-AS-20230508091734

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted a subsequent complaint visit to deliver findings, stemming from subsequent complaint visit dated 05/05/23 and initial complaint visit conducted by LPA Wesley on 12/22/21. LPA was met by Executive Director Kevin Taliaferro and explained the purpose of the visit. Allegations: 1) Residents sustained injury while in care. It is alleged Resident #6 (R6) sustained an injury on or around 12/17/21 while in care. Five (5) out of six (6) staff interviewed deny this allegation. Five (5) out of the five (5) residents interviewed deny this allegation. LPA reviewed R6’s physician’s report, SIRs dated on or around 12/2021 through 01/2022. LPA was unable to find any reported documentation that R6 sustained any injury on or around 12/17/21. Per staff interviewed, if staff sees any injuries or changes in condition, they report it to the Wellness Director or MedTech on duty. SEE 9099-C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, May 9, 2023 · control 28-AS-20211217140336

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Glenn Trueman made an unannounced visit to the facility and was greeted by Administrator Kevin Taliaferro and explained the reason for the visit. The purpose of the visit is to investigate the above allegation. At today's visit interviews were conducted with Resident's R 6 and R 7 at 10:00 AM. The initial visit was conducted on 12/08/2022 and included the following: Interview was conducted with Administrator Kevin Taliaferro at 1:15 PM. Interview was conducted with Staff S1 at 1:35 PM. Tour of the facility was conducted which included dining room area and kitchen. Interviews were conducted with Resident's R1-R5 from 1:35 PM to 2:15 PM. In regards to the allegation Staff is not properly sanitizing the facility, based on interviews conducted and information gathered facility submitted e-mail documentation dated 11/30/2022 to Department of Public Health City of Pasadena and to Licensing informing that there are GI symptoms. Special Incident Report (SIR) wasRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, March 2, 2023 · control 28-AS-20221206115153

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena made an unannounced visit to the facility to investigate the above allegations. LPA was greeted by the Executive Director, Kevin Taliaferro and discussed the purpose of today’s visit. The investigation consisted of the following: LPA obtained copies of the staff/resident roster, regular weekly menus/daily specials, kitchen staff weekly schedule and assignments. LPA obtained information regarding training on food handling techniques and procedures which includes set up, meal service, food preparation, universal precautions, hygiene and dietary standards with all food service staff. LPA reviewed Resident's #1-#2 (R1-R2) files (Admission Agreement, Emergency I.D. and Information, Physician's Report, Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan, Physician's orders). LPA interviewed (8) staff including the Administrator, (11) residents, toured the facility including kitchen for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed that the kitchen staff wereRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, January 11, 2023 · control 28-AS-20230106092955

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Chan conducted a subsequent complaint investigation for the allegation listed above. LPA met with Executive Director, Kevin Taliaferro, and explained the purpose of the visit. The investigation consisted of the following: On 1/4/2022, LPA A. Lopez conducted the initial investigation and requested a copy of the staff and resident roster, and training logs. During the visit today, LPA Chan interviewed the Executive Director, 7 Staff, and 11 Residents. LPA obtained the course completion history for the care team from January 2021 to present. The investigation revealed the following: Regarding - Staff are not properly trained to provide care to residents. LPA interviewed the Administrator and 7 staff. Per the Administrator, all his staff are fully trained and have more than the required annual hours of training. UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, April 21, 2022 · control 28-AS-20211229085515