California Home For The Adult Deaf (chad)

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez visited the facility to further investigate into the above identified complaint allegation. LPA arrived at facility and was greeted at the door by Barbara Smith-enos, caregiver and granted entry and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Findings are based upon this investigation which included a tour of the physical plant of the facility, records review, interviews with the following: 5 out of 5 residents, and staff. It is alleged staff member refused to give a resident their medication. LPA Martinez observed and reviewed medication that is locked in the kitchen cabinet and observed medication to be accurate for all five residents. Records collected by LPA Torres on visit conducted on March 10, 2022, revealed for resident Continued on LIC9099-C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, November 25, 2024 · control 18-AS-20220301090049

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez visited the facility to further investigate into the above identified complaint allegations. LPA arrived at facility and was greeted at the door by Barbara Smith-enos, caregiver and granted entry and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Findings are based upon this investigation which included a tour of the physical plant of the facility, records review, interviews with the following: 5 out of 5 residents, and 3 of 3 staff. It is alleged a wrongful eviction was given. Based on record review for LIC624 unusual incident report received for resident (R1) for April 06, 2024, indicate the following: 4/3/24 client hurt caregiver with a hand jab(s) on the neck. 3 day eviction notice given, 4/4/24 client asked for scissors, refused to say why. Continued on LIC9099-C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, November 25, 2024 · control 18-AS-20240404133620

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez conducted an unannounced visit to conclude the investigation and deliver findings for the allegations listed above. LPA was granted entry and met with Licensee Danny Barret and explained the purpose of the visit. Regarding the allegation “Facility staff are not properly trained” it was alleged that Staff One (S1) was working at the facility without completing their training. LPA conducted interviews and record review regarding the allegation. Interviews with Administrator Barret on 09/10/2020 revealed that two of the staff members had not completed the 20 and 40 hours of training for the year per Health and Safety Code 1569.625 and 1569.69. Administrator Barret’s interview revealed S1 had not yet completed the required training for the year. Therefore, based on interviews and record review the allegation facility staff are not properly trained has been deemed SUBSTANTIATED at this time. SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, April 29, 2024 · control 18-AS-20200904122837

On 9/27/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility in order to investigate the above allegations. LPA was accompanied by a Community Care Licensing approved ASL interpreter to assist LPA's communications with facility staff and residents. LPA met with Licensee, Danny Barrett, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. During the visit, LPA conducted interviews, documented observations, and conducted records reviews. It was alleged that "Staff speaks inappropriately towards client while in care". Allegedly Staff#1 (S1) had yelled at Resident #1(R1). LPA interviewed staff who denied the allegation. LPA interviewed resident who stated they would not recall the incident. Therefore, the allegation was unsubstantited. UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, September 27, 2023 · control 18-AS-20200316140401

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson arrived unannounced to the facility to conclude an investigation into the allegation listed above. LPA was accompanied by a Community Care Licensing approved ASL interpreter to assist LPA's communications with facility staff and residents. LPA met with Administratior (AD) Danny Barrett and explained the purpose of the visit. During today's visit, LPA interviewed one (1) resident, one (1) staff and requested pertinent documents. Regarding the allegation "Staff do not have proper training", it was alleged that Staff #1 (S1) had not been properly trained to provide assistance to Resident #1 (R1) for their medical condition. Interview with AD indicated all staff had been trained but when LPA requested 2020 training records for S1 they were unable to be located. S1 is no longer employed at the facility and could not be interviewed. Based on interviews conducted and a lack of records to be reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has bRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, July 27, 2023 · control 18-AS-20200225092314

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rayshaun Nickolas visited the facility unannounced to deliver the finding on the above allegation. LPA met with Administrator Danny Barrett and explained the purpose of the visit. The investigation consisted of file reviews and interviews with relevant parties. The allegation alleged that on January 2, 2020, or January 2, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m., resident #1 (R1) had several seizures, and the facility did not contact 911. LPA Nickolas’ interview with the facility's administrator revealed that R1 sometimes has seizures, and the doctor adjusted their medication. The administrator stated that the facility must call emergency services if R1’s seizures last longer than five (5) minutes. The finding is Unsubstantiated. There is no evidence or witnesses to corroborate the allegation. A finding of Unsubstantiated means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or dRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, April 13, 2023 · control 18-AS-20210127091959

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rayshaun Nickolas visited the facility unannounced to deliver the finding on the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator Danny Barrett and explained the purpose of the visit. The investigation consisted of file reviews and interviews with relevant parties. Allegation #1: “Staff failed to treat resident with dignity and respect”. The allegation alleged that staff #1 (S1) has been picking on resident # 1 (R1) for the last three (3) months by making inappropriate comments and spreading rumors about R1 to the other facility staff members. LPA Nickolas' interview with the facility's administrator revealed that the administrator denies that facility staff members failed to treat R1 with dignity and respect. LPA Nickolas' interviews with residents revealed that no residents witnessed or admitted to the staff's failure to treat residents with dignity and respect. The finding is Unsubstantiated. There is no evidence or witnesses to corroborate the allegatioRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, April 13, 2023 · control 18-AS-20210125111316

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Colvin arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of continuing investigation of a complaint with the above allegation(s). LPA Colvin met with Administrator Danney Barrett, and informed him of the purpose of today's visit. Below is a summary of the findings of the investigation: Regarding allegation "Facility grounds is in disrepair": LPA Colvin observed numerous cracks in the concrete driveway, some of which caused the ground to be unlevel. LPA Colvin placed her writing pen next to the crack and measured the difference between the height difference of both sides of the crack to be approximately one inch. This is a safety hazard for residents, especially the non-ambulatory residents that this facility is licensed to retain, as they require mobility devices to assist with their movement. LPA Colvin additionally observed a hole in-between the brick walkway in the backyard, which leads to the Administrative office. While this hole was markeRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, November 29, 2021 · control 18-AS-20200316140401

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to initiate the investigation into the above allegation. The LPA met with Administrator, Danny Barrett, and informed him of the purpose of the visit. Pertaining to the allegation, "Administrator did not allow resident to return to facility due to their medical health decision," it was alleged Administrator, Danny Barrett, did not allow Resident One (R1) to return to the facility on September 11, 2021 due to not having received a COVID-19 vaccination. The LPA initiated the investigation into the allegation on October 04, 2021; staff interviews were conducted, records reviewed, and copies of pertinent documentation were obtained. Administrator Barrett was interviewed and denied the allegation; he reported the resident was only been asked to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result. Copies of email correspondence between Barrett and R1's responsible party reveal Barrett required proof ofRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 4, 2021 · control 18-AS-20210928145559

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George arrived unannounced at the facility to investigate as well as to deliver findings for the allegation(s) listed above. LPA met with Administrator Daniel Barrett and explained the purpose of the visit as well as the elements of the allegations. The allegation(s) were investigated by the department. The investigation consisted of observation, interviews and record review. Allegation: Staff do not maintain facility at a comfortable temperature. Upon entry to the facility LPA observed the facility to be at a cool and comfortable temperature, as it was 90 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the visit. LPA conducted interviews with five of the six residents, one resident was asleep at the time of LPAs visit. LPA interviewed Resident # 2 (R2) whom stated that they were not able to remember if it were too cold or not, because it was a long time ago, and that everything was fine now, as they were smiling. LPA did observe there to be a white rectangularRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, August 16, 2021 · control 18-AS-20200916091515