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This unannounced inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of investigating the above-mentioned complaint allegation. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Raymond Pellicer, discussed the purpose of the inspection, and explained the allegation. The investigation into the allegation that facility staff did not safeguard resident's personal items revealed the following: During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, interviewed AD and residents, and obtained and reviewed copies of the resident roster and staff roster. It was alleged that staff are stealing a resident’s clothing from their room. LPA inspected the facility, conducted health and safety checks on residents, and observed no health and safety issues. LPA interviewed AD who denied that there were any recent reports of lost or stolen items. Per the facility’s resident roster, the resident at issue is not a resident of the facility. LPA interviewed eight residentsRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, November 19, 2025 · control 22-AS-20251116150017

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to conduct an investigation for a complaint received in the Regional Office. LPA was greeted and granted entry and met with Raymond Pellicer, Executive Director (ED). LPA requested the following: Business cards for eight of eight managers, staff and resident rosters. LPA also obtained a marketing folder given to prospective residents and their families. LPA interviewed four of four managers regarding their job duties and asked each manager what the selling points for the community are for prospective clients and their families. LPA confirmed that medical licenses or certifications are not falsely advertised as selling points for the community. (Continued on LIC 9099-C) SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 30, 2025 · control 22-AS-20251022163250

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings on an investigation completed by the Department. LPA Tirre was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Executive Director Raymond Pellicer and explained the reason for the visit. During the course of the investigation, the Department interviewed staff and residents. During investigation Department reviewed and obtained pertinent documentation including Anaheim Department Police Report, Report of Suspected Abuse, narrative charting notes and shower Records. The investigation conducted revealed the following: On April 30, 2025, the department received a complaint alleging that staff member sexually abused resident (R1) in care. On January 22, 2025, R1 transferred from independent living side to Assisted living side of Meridian at Anaheim hills. CONTINUED ON 9099C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, August 21, 2025 · control 22-AS-20250430164904

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre met with Executive Director Raymond Pellicer for the purpose of delivering findings for the above allegations. The complaint consisted of record review, observations and interviews. On July 31, 2024 the department received allegations that staff leave the residents unattended for an excessive amount of time and staff are not providing adequate care and supervision. The investigation was completed by the Department and revealed the following: Based off records review, facility Staff work schedule dated between July 28, 2024 to August 24, 2024 shows that facility has 26 staff members working four shifts throughout the day. Each shift has at least six staff per shift for the exception of PM shift which has only two staff per shift. Facility incident report dated June 4, 2024 regarding an unwitnessed fall for resident 1 (R1) states that during morning rounds a staff member heard R1 yelling for help, CONTINUED ON 9099C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, March 12, 2025 · control 22-AS-20240731103344

Licensing Program Analyst Michelle Reed arrived at the facility to deliver the findings of this complaint investigation. Upon arrival, LPA met with Administrator Sheila Botinelli. The investigation consisted of interviews and a review of R1's records. The memory care unit was also toured. Staff were all wearing masks and residents were having lunch. Resident #1(R1) was admitted into the Memory Care unit on 11/30/21. R1 was admitted with Hospice services. R1 needed assistance with all her Activities of Daily Living. The Hospice nurse would visit 1 day a week and the shower aid 3x a week. Facility staff showered and changed R1 as needed. On 2/9/22 LPA toured the Memory Care unit. Resident #1's room was also inspected. During the visit LPA did not note any personal belongings of R1 blocking the heater system. LPA did not notice any other resident belongings in R1's room. There was only 1 toothbrush present in the room. Staff were wearing masks during the visit but were reminded to pull maRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, December 1, 2022 · control 22-AS-20220203165657

Licensing Program Analyst Michelle Reed arrived at the facility to deliver the findings of this complaint investigation. LPA met with Administrator Sheila Botinelli. The complaint was investigated and consisted of interviews with the facility staff, Administrator and witnesses. The following was determined: Resident #1(R1) was admitted into the facility on 7/2/21 was nonambulatory and required 1 person total assistance with all her activities of daily living. R1's care plan disclosed that she was to be status checked every 2 hours or 4 times per shift. On 8/12/21, sometime in the early morning hours, R1 had a fall in her bathroom and stated that she was on the floor for approximately an hour. Staff on the NOC shift were unaware of the fall and R1 contacted 911 herself. R1 was admitted into the hospital at approximately 4:00am. At 6:00am the morning staff noted that R1 was not in her room. Staff #1 contacted Kaiser Hospital and was told that R1 was admitted. Documents and interviews disRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, November 16, 2022 · control 22-AS-20210820134614

Licensing Program Analyst Michelle Reed arrived at the facility to deilver the findings of this complaint investigation. Upon arrival LPA met with Concierge George Roman. Administrator Sheila Bottinelli arrived at approximately 9:30am. Resident #1(R1) was admitted into the Assisted Living side of the facility on 4/17/21. R1 had lived in the Independent living side of the facility prior. R1 was nonambulatory and needed assistance with some of her ADL's. R1 could not leave the facility unassisted and used a walker/wheelchair for ambulating. On 5/26/21 R1 was found in her room by staff with an altered level of conciousness and slurred speech. 911 was called. R1 admitted to hospital staff that she had drank alcohol earlier in the day. Family admitted that R1 did have a sealed box of wine in her room and was not aware that R1 had drank alcohol. Administrator and staff interviewed stated that the faciity does not provide alcohol to residents. UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, November 16, 2022 · control 22-AS-20210528114738

Licensing Program Analyst Michelle Reed arrived at the facility to discuss the complaint allegation. Upon arrival, LPA met with Sales Director Jessica Jensen. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and a tour of the Main Kitchen was conducted at approximately 9:15 am with Ms. Jensen. Larry Andrews, Food Service Director joined the tour at approximately 9:30am. During the tour LPA, Jessica Jensen and Larry Andrews observed the following in the kitchen refrigerator: Food was observed stored in covered containers with saran wrap but not all dated. Cabbage, celery and lettuce were observed wilted and stored in boxes. Shredded lettuce was observed in a metal pan filled with water with a date of 8/8/22. The lettuce was soggy Mr. Andrews stated that food is delivered to the facility on Tuesday and Thursday's by Cisco Foods. LPA observed a delivery had just been made. Executive Director Sheila Botinelli arrived shortly after 9:30 am and she also observed the food in the kitchen refrigerator. ARead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, August 23, 2022 · control 22-AS-20220818154418