La Salle Care Home Inc.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melisa Rankin conducted an unannounced visit on a complaint investigation regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA identified themselves and met with Administrator Merla Ventura, to discuss the purpose of the visit and elements of the complaint. LPA was accompanied by Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) Viviana Padova. During the visit LPA reviewed/collected facility records, conducted a tour of the front of the facility, specifically door alarms, and interviewed staff. Prior to the visit, on 06/13/2025 LPA interviewed Witness 1 (W1) and Resident 1 (R1) and collected relevant documents from W1. Documentation stated R1 was admitted to the facility on 05/01/2025. Interviews confirm that R1 moved out same day following the last elopement on 05/10/2025. On the allegation – Due to Lack of Supervision resulted in resident eloping several times. It was alleged on 05/05/2025, 05/07/2025, and 05/10/2025, R1 eloped from the facility. On 05/05/2025 at approximateRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, June 17, 2025 · control 29-AS-20250613100655

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erika Miller conducted an unannounced initial complaint visit to the facility above on September 13, 2024. LPA met with Administrator, Merla Ventura (Ventura), and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA interviewed staff and residents and obtained relevant documentation. It was alleged that Resident 1 (R1) received an eviction notice from La Salle Care Home administrator, Merla Ventura. Reporting party (RP) alleges that the eviction notice is deficient and thus invalid. RP reports it does not list any specific violation of one of the five rules that are acceptable for eviction. RP alleges that the eviction notice does not state what rules have been broken, and it does not document “dates, places, circumstances surrounding the event(s) and identification and statements of witnesses” as per regulations (CCR 87224(d)). (Continued on 9099-C) SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, September 13, 2024 · control 29-AS-20240909105000

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Olson conducted an unannounced complaint visit to issue final findings. LPA Diaz conducted the investigation, and reviewed facility documents, conducted interviews with staff, clients and the Power of Attorney (POA). LPA interviewed staff on 1/04/22 at 9:16am and on 2/08/22 at 2:38pm. LPA interviewed residents on 2/10/22 at 11:00am. LPA interviewed the POA on 2/8/22 at 3:15pm. On the allegation: Facility staff refused to accept resident back from the hospital. The Administrator stated on 12/28/21 Resident 1 (R1) was shouting in pain due to a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and therefore was taken to the emergency room (ER). R1 was ready to be discharged from the hospital but the Administrator was concerned about R1’s disruptive behavior and the impact it was having on the other residents. The ER Nurse had a discussion with the Administrator and explained that R1’s condition was not severe enough to be admitted at the hospital. The Nurse also stated that tRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, March 7, 2022 · control 29-AS-20220104123653