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32 | Based on the evidence gathered the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur.
The investigation into the allegation, facility staff does not ensure facility bedrooms are in good clean condition, revealed the following. It was reported that Resident 1's (R1) bedroom was not kept clean. It was reported that R1's bathroom was not cleaned regularly. W1 reported that when they visit R1 their room was not clean and the bathroom was always dirty. W1 reported that sometimes R1's bathroom smelled like urine. No dates and times were provided. R1 moved into the facility on May 20, 2024 and moved out of the facility on January 29, 2025. R1 had been diagnosed with Dementia and resided in the memory care area of the facility. 4 out of 4 caregivers interviewed reported that R1 was reluctant to accept help with toileting so it was challenging to assist R1 but they did everything they could to assist and they always provided assistance to R1. 2 out of 2 housekeeping staff reported that when ever R1's bathroom needed to be cleaned they cleaned it. Both housekeeping staff denied the allegation and reported R1's room required extra cleaning because of their behaviors but they kept R1's room clean. During the initial 10-day visit LPA and staff toured R1's room which had already been vacated and no deficiencies or issues were observed. LPA observed the room was clean. Based on the evidence gathered the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur.
The investigation into the allegation, facility staff handled resident in a rough manner, revealed the following. It was reported that the Activities Director grabbed R1 causing R1 to suffer cuts on their arm. Photographic evidence provided shows R1 had 3 cuts on their upper left arm. The Activities Director denied the allegation and reported they have never put their hands on any resident. W1 reported that the Activities Director grabbed R1 which caused the injuries. W1 reported that they did not witness the incident. 5 out of 5 staff reported they were working in memory care on the day R1's injuries were discovered and didn't witness anything that could have caused the injuries. The Memory Care Director reported that on the day R1 was found to have cuts on their arm there were no incidents during the activity led by the Activities Director involving R1 or any resident. The Memory Care Director reported that they have never witnessed any type of abuse by any staff member to any resident. |