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32 | (Report Continued from LIC 9099...)
It was alleged that facility is in financial distress. It was reported that the facility is not paying the utility bills in a timely manner causing certain services to be discontinued by the providers. Information and documents obtained and reviewed revealed that the facility was behind in paying the Spectrum bill which consists of television, internet, and telephone services. The Spectrum bill for October indicated the bill had a past due balance of $406 and the Spectrum bill for November indicated both the monthly bill and past due balance had been paid. Additionally, other documents reviewed included the property mortgage and SoCalGas invoices. Documents reviewed revealed that utility bills as well as the mortgage payments are being made. Interviews conducted with residents revealed that the television is on for the majority of the day and reported having no problems watching television, including their usual television shows. Furthermore, although the facility fell behind to pay the Spectrum bill, services at the facility were not discontinued at any time. Based on the information and documents obtained and reviewed, the Department does not have sufficient evidence to support the allegation of “facility is in financial distress”. Therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
It was also alleged that staff did not provide a comfortable environment for residents. It was reported that due to the facility not paying the utility bills, the residents were unable to watch television and there was no internet access. Information obtained during the course of the investigation revealed the facility was behind on the Spectrum bill which consisted of television, internet, and telephone services. Interviews conducted with residents revealed the television service have not stopped as they continue to watch television on a daily basis. Additionally, residents stated they were not aware if the facility was behind on the utility bills as the service for all utilities had not been discontinued at any time. Furthermore, residents stated living comfortably in the home and reported having no concerns while at the facility. Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the Department does not have sufficient evidence to support the allegation of “staff did not provide a comfortable environment for residents.” Therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.
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