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32 | The allegation of “Staff are not assisting residents at night.” alleges that facility staff did not assist R1 with their care needs between the approximate hours of 07:00 PM and 07:00 AM. Interviews with the facility Administrator and S1 revealed that S1 is the primary caregiver and is present at the facility twenty four (24) hours a day for six (6) days of the week with S2 covering for the seventh (7) day of the week. Interviews with S1 and the Administrator confirmed that S1 knows that they are required to provide care to the residents during the evening hours. S1 stated that if requested at night they assist residents in caring for their needs. Interviews with resident #2 (R2), resident #3 (R3), and resident #4 (R4) did not reveal concerns with asking staff for assistance with their needs during the night. LPA observed S1’s bed to be located adjacent to the kitchen in a central area of the facility. LPA interviewed R1 who stated that they never asked S1 for assistance at night due to being instructed not to by the facility Administrator. In an interview with S1 they confirmed that R1 never requested assistance from them at night. The facility Administrator denied telling R1 that they were not allowed to ask for assistance from the caregiver at night. Based on the information obtained during interviews although the allegation may have happened or is valid there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation of “Staff are not assisting residents at night.” Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
The allegation of “Resident was not provided with adequate food service.” alleges that R1 was not fed for three days while they resided at the facility. LPA conducted a physical plant tour of the facility on 06/16/2025, 07/15/2025, and 07/30/2025 and observed the location to have sufficient amounts of perishable and non-perishable foods. LPA interviewed S1 who stated that in addition to providing care to the residents they cook three (3) meals a day for the residents of the facility. S1 denied R1 refusing food but stated that R1 would consume snacks that they had brought from outside of the facility rather than eating the meals that were provided. Interviews with R2 corroborated that R1 would prefer to consume the outside snacks over the food the facility provided. Additionally, R2 stated that R1 was served meals at the same time as the other residents in the facility. Interviews with R2, R3, and R4 did not reveal concerns about the quality, frequency, or quantity of meal service at the facility. The Administrator confirmed that the facility provides residents with three (3) meals a day and snacks are available between meals. Additionally, the Administrator provided LPA with photos of meals that are served to residents, the food served appeared to be of good quality and served in sufficient amounts. Based on the information obtained during interviews and physical plant tour although the allegation may have happened or is valid there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation of “Resident was not provided with adequate food service.” Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Continued on LIC 9099C. |