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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198320378
Report Date: 06/17/2026
Date Signed: 06/17/2026 11:29:57 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/13/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Elvira Gonzalez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 11-AS-20260213165626
FACILITY NAME:SAVANT OF SANTA MONICAFACILITY NUMBER:
198320378
ADMINISTRATOR:JOE SALDANAFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:1447 17TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 829-5904
CITY:SANTA MONICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90404
CAPACITY:174CENSUS: 133DATE:
06/17/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:06 AM
MET WITH:Joe SaldanaTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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Resident was sexually assaulted by another resident.
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On 06/17/26, the department conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to deliver findings on the above listed allegation. The department met with Executive Director, Joe Saldana, and the purpose of the visit was explained. The department was granted entry to the facility.

The investigation consisted of the following: On 02/11/26, the department received an Unusual Incident Report dated: 02/11/26 via fax. On 02/18/26, the department requested a copy of the staff and resident rosters. The department reviewed service records for residents #1-#4 (R1-R4) and requested a copy of the following documents: Face Sheet and Emergency Info, Service Plan, and Medical Assessment for Residential Care Facilities for The Elderly (LIC602A) for R1-R4. Additionally, the department conducted a tour of entire facility and observed the residents to identify any signs of neglect, abuse or other immediate health and safety threats.

Continued on LIC9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Stephanie Cifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvira Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/17/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 11-AS-20260213165626
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SAVANT OF SANTA MONICA
FACILITY NUMBER: 198320378
VISIT DATE: 06/17/2026
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On 02/24/26, the department obtained a copy of the Santa Monica Police Department report (dated: 02/11/26). Furthermore, the department conducted interviews with staff #1-#3 (S1-S3), and R1-R4.

The investigation revealed the following:

For the allegation: Resident was sexually assaulted by another resident. It is being alleged that on 02/10/26, R2-R4 were in R1’s room and that R2 sexually assaulted R1. On 05/20/26, and 05/26/26, the department conducted interviews with S1-S3. Of those interviewed, 3 out of 3 staff could not corroborate the allegation. 3 out of 3 staff said they observed R4 in the lobby area the entire night of 02/10/26.

On 03/04/26, 03/18/26, 03/19/26, and 04/21/26, the department conducted an interviews with R1-R4. Of those interviewed, 3 out of 4 residents denied the allegation. R4 stated that on the night of the alleged assault, they spent the night in the lobby area of the facility. 4 out of 4 residents said they feel safe living in the facility, and that staff provide them with care and supervision.

An Unusual Incident Report dated 02/11/26 reported that on 02/11/26 at approximately 12 PM, R1 reported to the facility’s Executive Director that they were sexually assaulted by R4 the night before. It states that police were contacted and responded to the facility to investigate. Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) report (dated:02/11/26) was obtained and reviewed on 02/24/26, and revealed that on 02/11/26, SMPD officers responded to the facility to investigate the possible rape of R1 by alleged suspects R2-R4. Officers interviewed R1-R4, and R2-R4 denied the allegation and of being in R1’s room that night. R2-R3 reported being in their rooms, and R4 told officers that they were downstairs during that night, and not upstairs where R1’s room is located. No arrests were made. A review of R4’s Physician’s Report (dated: 02/06/26) revealed that R4 is non-ambulatory.

Based on records reviewed, and interviews conducted, there is not enough evidence to support the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided to Joe Saldana.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Stephanie Cifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvira Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/17/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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