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32 | It was alleged that the facility is understaffed resulting in inadequate care and supervision for residents. LPA inspected the facility, conducted health and safety checks on residents, and observed no health and safety issues. LPA interviewed AD and WD who denied the allegation, stating the facility has enough staff and is currently hiring even more staff. Per WD, the average staffing ratio is about seven or eight care staff for the whole building during the day shift and three or four care staff during the overnight shift. LPA reviewed the facility’s staff schedule which shows four or five care staff for the day shifts in assisted living, four or five care staff for the day shifts in memory care, and three or four care staff for the overnight shift for the whole building. LPA interviewed 12 residents and obtained conflicting information, with some residents stating that the facility has enough staff and other residents stating that the facility needs more staff to meet residents’ needs, especially the overnight shift. However, per WD and the facility’s staff schedule, staffing for the overnight shift has already been increased.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation and review of all documents obtained, the Department is unable to ascertain if the above allegation occurred as reported. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to facility representative. |