Regarding allegation of staff did not notify responsible party of resident’s change of condition. Based on interviews conducted with staff and records provided by the facility. LPA obtained facility care notes indicating different contacts made with R1’s responsible party due to possible change of condition. Per facility notes, Responsible party indicated that they were looking for another care facility in Sacramento and agreed to notify facility staff of their findings. On 4/15/21 R1’s responsible party notified facility staff that they have scheduled a neuro-consult for R1 next day between 9am to 2pm due to concerns of R1’s possible change of condition. Based on records review, facility staff had been in contact with responsible party regarding R1’s condition. A finding that the complaint allegation staff did not notify responsible party of resident’s change of condition is unsubstantiated meaning that 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.

Regarding allegation of resident’s grooming needs are not being met. During this investigation LPA made observation, conducted interviews and reviewed records. Reporting party provided information that R1 was observed disheveled and not well groom. Based on records review of R1 needs and services plan dated 4/20/20 R1 is independent with all ADL’s including grooming. Facility provided proof of assessments conducted on various dates and facility doesn’t provide assistance with dressing or grooming needs. On 9/9/21 and 10/12/21 LPA conducted a tour through the facility and observed residents in care appeared to be well groomed and dressed appropriately including R1. On 10/12/21 LPA attempted to make observations at R1’s apartment and access was declined by R1. LPA conducted confidential interviews with staff on 9/9/21 and 10/12/21 confirmed that staff do not assist R1’s with their grooming needs. Based on facility investigation did not reveal that per observations made and interviews conducted LPA was not able to obtain information to support that resident’s grooming needs are not being met. A finding that the complaint allegation resident’s grooming needs are not being met is unsubstantiated meaning that 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.

No deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.