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13 | On 06/29/22 at about 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Pena conducted a complaint follow up visit to conclude this investigation. LPA was met at the front door by Aministrator, Norma Tomas. After identifying himself and explaining the reason for the visit, LPA was permitted into the facility. LPA explained to Ms. Tomas the purpose of the visit was to deliver findings on the above-mentioned complaint. LPA was later joined by Licensee, Abraham Tomas.
The Department's investigation consisted of interviews with staff, outside sources, and record reviews. It was alleged that Resident 1 (R1) was illegally evicted from the facility. Licensee, Tomas was provided with Confidential Names Form in order to identify R1 (LIC811).
Investigation revealed that on July 11, 2020, R1 eloped from the facility and was hospitalized on the same day. During the inpatient stay, hospital staff contacted the facility to discuss R1’s discharge plan. Interview with the Licensee revealed he refused to accept R1 back into care because of a fear of COVID-19 exposure, which prompted the facility’s eviction of R1. Interview with the Licensee also |