On 01/06/2023 LPA Calderon could not interview W1 for complaint due to W1 reporting the complaint anonymous. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon interviewed S1 who states that S1 just started the job, and the prior administrator took reports and facility reports. S1 states that there was an issue 4 or 5 months ago when R1 was scratched on the arm by R2, S1 states that R1 was taken to the hospital for evaluation and R2 was evicted. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon interviewed S2-S5 all staff state that R1 is not an aggressive resident and gets along with other staff and residents. S2-S5 state that there was a minor issue 4 to 5 months ago when R1 was scratched on the arm by R2. R1 was taken to the hospital for evaluation due to R1 age. S2-S5 state that R1 was not assaulted by another resident. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon interviewed R1 for complaint. R1 states that when R1 was moved into the facility 4 or 5 months ago R1 was in the dinning room and witness R2 was attacking R3 with a fork and R1 stepped in to stop the attack and R2 scratched R1 right arm. R1 states that the police were called but no arrest was made. R1 states that due to R1 age R1 was taken to the hospital for evaluation. R1 states that since that incident had happened no other resident has attacked R1. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon attempted to interview R2-R3 but due to communication issues R2-R3 were not able to answer any questions from LPA Calderon. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon reviewed R1 facility records to include Needs and Service plan, Physician Report, Care plan, Preplacement Report, LPA noted mild cognitive impairment, mixed Alzheimer’s, and vascular dementia.

On 01/06/2023 LPA Calderon attempted to interviewed W1 for complaint but due to W1 reporting the complaint anonymous no interview could be taken. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon interviewed S1 for complaint. S1 states that the facility does not handle any cash for residents and there is no additional cost to residents and S1 states there is no reason for a resident to have money while inside the facility, and this is documented in the admission agreement. S1 states to have no knowledge of any person taking or stealing R1 money. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon interviewed S2-S5, staff state that the facility does not handle any money or cash for residents and there is no need for a resident to have cash while inside the facility. S2-S5 state that they have no knowledge of any resident or staff taking or stealing money from R1. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon interviewed R1 for complaint. R1 states that 4 or 5 months ago when R1 moved into the facility R1 had money in R1 purse and staff stole R1 money, but R1 has no proof the money was stolen by staff. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon attempted to interview R2-R3 but due to communication issues R2-R3 were not able to answer any questions from LPA Calderon. On 01/12/2023 LPA Calderon reviewed R1 facility records to include Needs and Service plan, Physician Report, Care plan, Preplacement Report, LPA noted mild cognitive impairment, mixed Alzheimer’s, and vascular dementia.

Based on interviews, observations, and supporting documentation, the preponderance of evidence standard has NOT been met; therefore, the allegation of “Resident was physically assaulted by a resident in care” “Facility did not safeguard residents’ money” is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED.