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32 | Allegation: Staff retaliated against client for filing a complaint.
It is alleged that staff did not provide meals as retaliation for filing a complaint. During today’s visit, LPA Ngo-Castaneda conducted a physical plant and interviewed two (2) out of four (4) clients at 11:42 AM. It was reported that the staff was retaliating against a client for filing a complaint. Clients interviewed by LPA reported that they have not experienced any retaliation from staff. Per clients, meals have not been denied, and they have been provided with their three (3) meals a day, with snacks in between when requested. Clients stated that the staff are nice and very helpful. Staff interviewed denied retaliating against any client for filing a complaint. Meals are provided three (3) times a day following the facility menu for everyone, and snacks are given when requested/ offered.
Based on interviews and observations, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Allegation: Staff yelled at client.
It is alleged that S2 yelled at a client when the client answered the front door. Interview with two (2) staff members revealed that they do not yell at the clients. On 5/5/2026, LPA Ngo-Castaneda interviewed two (2) out of four (4) clients expressed no concerns regarding this allegation and confirmed that staff communicate appropriately speak to them cordially and respectfully. Clients reported that a client at the facility yells and causes disturbances. However, staff de-escalate the situation by speaking calmly, redirects the clients, and give the clients some space. During today’s visit LPA observed staff treating clients in a professional and respectful manner. LPA called and spoke to W1 at 12:16 PM and stated that they did not heard/ witness S2 yelling at clients at the facility and that the allegation is completely false.
Therefore, based on interviews and observation, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated, at this time.
No health and safety issues noted at the time of this visit.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided. |