Las Estancias Assisted Care

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez visited the facility to deliver findings for the investigation into the above identified complaint allegation. LPA arrived at facility and was greeted at the door by staff and granted entry. LPA spoke with Celia Rodriguez, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Findings are based upon this investigation which included records review, interviews with the following: 3 out of 3 staff interviewed, a witness and 3 of 3 residents. It is alleged that patient’s rights violation. Record review from Providence St. Jude Medical Center on May 5, 2024, indicated that resident (R1) was discharge as follows patient other criteria for discharge: will go with infinite hospice to board and care. Records for Newport Hospice indicate that R1 was admitted on hospice care on May 6, 2024, singed by R1’s responsible party. Interview with 3 of 3 staff indicated that R1 was in the hospital and when discharged they were placed on hospice care. When R1Read the full finding— CDSS inspection report, November 4, 2024 · control 22-AS-20240521101351

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required 10-day visit to begin the investigation into the allegation listed above. LPA met with Administrator Celia Rodriguez and explained the reason for the visit. The investigation revealed the following. LPA interviewed the Administrator and staff. It was alleged that Resident 1 (R1) was unlawfully evicted from the facility. Witness 1 (W1) reported that the Administrator told them, "they would be happier if they moved somewhere else". The Administrator denied this report. The Administrator reported that an eviction notice was never sent to R1 or their responsible party. This information was verified by W1. R1 moved out on May 29, 2024. All witnesses interviewed verified this report. R1's belongings were moved out of the facility by June 8, 2024. W1 verified that they decided to move R1 out of the facility and they were not forced to move. None of the evidence gathered supports the allegation.Read the full finding— CDSS inspection report, June 13, 2024 · control 22-AS-20240605160556

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine De Perio made an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver findings for the complaint received on June 7, 2023. LPA arrived at the facility and explained the purpose of today’s visit, was greeted, and granted entry by facility administrator (AD) Celia Rodriguez. The complaint was investigated by the Department which involved interviews and record review. It was alleged that licensee did not report abuse as mandated. On August 31, 2023, interviews were conducted with staff and residents at the facility. An interview conducted with AD stated that upon learning about the allegation, AD informed Licensing via phone call, contacted Adult Protective Services (APS), the police, and that the facility conducted their own internal investigation. Per AD, “since I called about it, there was no reason for me to write a report”. Due to APS also being informed about the incident, APS initiated their own investigation. 5 interviews conducted with residents werRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 26, 2023 · control 22-AS-20230607152424

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine De Perio conducted an unannounced 10-day visit to the facility for the complaint received on 6/12/23, and to deliver the findings. LPA De Perio explained the purpose of today's visit, was greeted, and granted entry by facility administrator (AD) Celia Rodriguez. During the investigation, LPA toured the physical plant of the facility, conducted interviews, and requested copies of pertinent records reviewed. It was alleged that staff did not allow resident to have visitors. LPA conducted a total of 9 interviews that consisted of staff and residents. 9 out of the 9 interviews did not corroborate with the allegation, of which two residents stated "I always have visitors". LPA reviewed each resident's visitation log and observed that the facility schedules and documents when a resident has a visitor. During the tour of the facility, LPA observed visitors visiting residents inside the facility. UnfoundedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, June 16, 2023 · control 22-AS-20230612122110