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32 | (5) of (5) staff interviewed denied that drugs are either bought or sold in the facility. Staff stated that drugs are not allowed in the facility. Staff stated that if residents buy drugs outside of facility, staff are unaware but indicated that staff are aware that drugs are not allowed in the facility and breaking this rule could result in eviction from facility. S1 stated that one of the residents experienced a seizure on 02/04/2026 as a result of their medical condition but not from a drug overdose. S1 also denied having a boyfriend who comes and works at the facility. Interviews with (5) residents revealed that they have not seen any resident use drugs. All residents interviewed stated that there is no drug use in the facility and are aware that drugs are not allowed in the facility. LPA toured the facility and did not observe any evidence of drug use, drug paraphernalia, or drug odors. Review of files revealed that the facility's house rules (#5) specifically prohibit illegal drugs and/or activities in the facility. Based on interviews conducted with staff, residents and LPA's observations, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation.
Regarding the allegation: "Staff are not providing adequate food service to residents in care."It is alleged that the residents are often not fed if the kitchen staff don’t show up, and the residents are not provided any other food options. (5) out of (5) staff interviewed denied the allegation. Staff stated that the facility offers three (3) meals plus snacks daily and food are always available for the residents. S1 stated that they follow a weekly menu and there is a back-up cook who is available to prepare meals for the residents. One staff indicated that if a resident goes out to eat, they would even leave them a plate of food in their room. All (5) residents interviewed denied the allegation and stated that they were never deprived of their meals and facility provided alternative food options in case they did not like what was being served on a given day. LPA observed the weekly menu was posted in the kitchen as well as on the dining room doors. LPA also observed that the facility had an adequate amount of perishable and non-perishable food during today's visit. Therefore, there is not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation.
Based on LPA's observations, documentation reviewed and interviews conducted with staff and residents, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegations. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Dana Ordonez, Administrator.
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