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32 | Allegation: Staff are not providing adequate food service
It is alleged that facility staff failed to provide adequate food service by not delivering a scheduled meal to a resident receiving in-room meal delivery services. Specifically, it is alleged that R1 did not receive her lunch on June 26, 2026, despite being enrolled in the facility's meal delivery program, and that similar incidents have occurred on prior occasions. During staff interviews, staff explained that R1 receives her meals in her room and that the culinary staff are responsible for preparing and delivering meals to residents receiving in-room meal service. Staff reported that the facility utilizes meal tracking tools, Resident Missed Meal Documentation Forms, and concierge communication to monitor meal deliveries and identify missed meals. Staff also stated that residents' families may occasionally arrange outside food deliveries or take residents into the community for meals and notify the concierge when a facility meal is not needed. Initially, staff were unaware of any missed meal involving R1 on 06/26/2026. However, after reviewing concierge email communications and additional documentation, staff confirmed that R1 did not receive her scheduled lunch on 06/26/2026 because a staff member failed to deliver the meal. Staff further confirmed that the employee received disciplinary action for failing to follow the facility's meal delivery procedures. R1 stated that her meals are routinely delivered to their room and recalled missing a meal. R1 reported that when they do not receive a meal, they contact their daughter rather than notifying facility staff. Interviews with R2 through R4 revealed no concerns regarding the facility's meal service or food delivery, and the residents reported they consistently received their meals as scheduled. Documentation reviewed, including concierge email communications, meal delivery records, and the employee Performance Counseling Memo, corroborated that R1 did not receive her scheduled lunch on 06/26/2026 and that the facility addressed the incident through employee disciplinary action.
Based on LPA's interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 1 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.
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