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32 | Allegation: Facility is not providing adequate food service resulting in resident weight loss.
It was alleged that a resident experienced weight loss due to inadequate food services. It was reported that meals were not consistently consumed and that staff did not ensure adequate food intake.
On 04/01/2026 between 9:27am - 9:50am, the Department interview A1 regarding the allegation. A1 denied the allegation and stated there was no documented weight loss and no special diet per LIC 602. A1 stated no concerns were raised by the family and no physician or dietitian was consulted.
On 04/01/2026, between 10:00am - 11:50am, the Department interviewed seven (7) staff in regards to the allegation.
6 out of 7 staff denied the allegation. 1 out of 7 staff did not confirm nor deny the allegation and reported the resident sometimes does not finish meals but stated concerns are reported to the nurse.
On 04/01/2026, between the hours of 2:24pm - 3:05pm, the Department interviewed ten (10) residents in regards to the allegation. 2 out of 10 resident confirmed the allegation, of which one resident mention weight loss, while the other resident mentioned not receiving enough food and missing meals. 7 out 10 residents denied the allegation and had no concerns with food service. Of the 8 residents who denied the allegation ; 1 resident mentioned losing weight but did not attribute it to food service. 1 out of 10 resident did not confirm nor deny the allegation but mentioned sometimes not receiving enough food.
On 05/18/2026, between the hours of 3:00pm - 4:00pm, the Department conducted a records review and observed the LIC 625 Appraisal/Needs & Service Plan documents R1 is on a NAS diet with thin liquids but according to the LIC 602A Physician's Report for RCFE documented that the resident was not on a special diet and required “No Added Salt” with thin liquids. The Department reviewed the March 2026 weight log, which documented three consecutive refusals (“Refused x3”) for scheduled weigh-ins by R1. No weight loss was documented.
On 07/07/2026 between the hours of 12:30pm - 12:45pm, the Department reviewed the facility's four-week menu cycle utilized during Spring 2025. Although the menus are labeled "Spring 2022" and "Spring 2023," facility Administrator indicated these menus were the menus in use during Spring 2025. The menus reflected planned daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening snacks, including a variety of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, and beverages. Breakfast meals included items such as eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, French toast, breakfast meats, toast, cereal, fruit juice, coffee, tea, and milk. Lunch and dinner menus included a variety of entrees consisting of chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, tuna, and pasta dishes, accompanied by vegetables, rice, potatoes, beans, salads, soups, bread, fresh fruit, and desserts. Evening snacks included items such as yogurt, pudding, muffins, granola bars, fruit, crackers, cookies, ice cream, and nutritional beverages |