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32 | Regarding the allegation: Staff did not maintain a comfortable temperature in the facility, it was alleged that the facility is hot, muggy, and does not maintain comfortable room temperatures. LPA conducted a tour of the facility on November 13, 2025 and November 20, 2025 and observed wall thermostats located in downstairs dining room area and upstairs in Room #1 were between 67 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit on both dates. The thermostat located in Room #1 controls all rooms upstairs and the thermostat in the dining room area controls temperature for all downstairs rooms. Thermostats are locked and staff stores the key in a lock box, in the medication office. Fan were observed in each client’s room, with at least one running during the initial visit. Staff 1 (S1) stated the facility provides fans for each room and adjusts room temperature when clients’ request adjustments. Five out of six clients stated staff keep the facility at comfortable temperatures. Client 2 (C2) stated there are always fans available and staff turns on the air when requested. LPA observed and tested the wall air condition thermostats located in the dining room area and Room #1. Unit was found to be operable.
Regarding the allegation: Facility did not provide comfortable sleeping accommodations, it was alleged that facility does not provide comfortable beds for clients, causing clients to lose sleep and purchase mattress pads at their own expense. During tour, LPA sat on client beds and found them to be in good condition. Interviews were conducted and five out of six clients stated they found their beds to be comfortable and in good condition. One client stated their bed was okay and sometimes uncomfortable but it does not cause them to lose sleep. PD stated if a client complains about sleeping accommodations, they would ask questions to determine what was causing the discomfort and offer to purchase a mattress pad for the client at facility’s expense. Staff 2 (S2) stated the beds are uncomfortable for some clients and reported witnessing facility purchase items to help clients with sleeping comfort in the past, such as weighted blankets and body pillows.
Regarding the allegation: Staff failed to treat clients with dignity and respect, it is alleged staff made demeaning comments to client, harass, embarrass, and do not treat clients with respect and dignity. During the investigation, six out of six clients stated staff are nice and that clients are always treated with dignity and respect. S1 denied making any demeaning comments to any clients at any time. Two clients and one staff present during the alleged movie incident reported that staff was professional by ending the movie and redirection behaviors.
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