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32 | The investigation revealed the following: regarding the allegation “Staff do not keep facility free from bed bugs.” It is alleged that R1 and other residents’ bedrooms have bed bugs and staff do not keep the facility free from bed bugs. Five (5) out of the five (5) staff interviewed denied this allegation. Staff interviews revealed that if residents suspect they may have bed bugs in their room, the facility contacts their contracted Pest Control company to come out and treat the resident’s room immediately. Staff interviews revealed that when bed bugs have been discovered in a resident’s room, staff instruct the resident to discard items that cannot be treated, however some residents refuse to discard their items. Interview with W1 revealed that they are the facility pest control technician and conduct pest control services monthly and as needed for immediate concerns. W1 revealed that the facility has followed all recommendations to eliminate bed bugs in resident rooms. W1 revealed that after an initial treatment for bed bugs, the resident room is then re-treated again in 2 to 3 weeks. W1 revealed that they have witnessed residents’ refusal to dispose of certain items that they have seen infested with bed bugs and the bed bugs return even after bed bug treatment was provided to the room. Two (2) out of nine (9) residents interviewed corroborated this allegation. Resident interviews revealed that the facility does provide treatment for bed bugs, and they have seen pest control technicians at the facility at least once a month. R8 revealed they currently have bed bugs in their room and staff are not treating the infestation. LPA Ramirez and S5 toured R8’s room and did not observe bed bugs in R8’s mattress or bedroom furniture. S5 revealed that R8 has never mentioned they have bed bugs or that R9 has seen bed bugs in their room. R9 revealed they had bed bugs twice in 8 months but that recently their room had been treated and no longer have bed bugs. LPA toured R9’s bedroom and did not observe bed bugs in R9’s mattress or in nearby furniture. Record review of pest control services report revealed that on 05/11/2026, no live bed bugs were observed in R9’s room and pest control recommended staff monitor R9’s room. 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.
Exit interview conduct. A copy of this report was provided. No deficiencies were cited during this investigation.
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