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32 | Investigation Revealed the Following:
Allegation: Resident's dietary needs were not met by facility staff.
The detail of the complaint alleges that facility does not offer meal substitutes for residents in care.
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, during a records review, LPA Iniguez observed the Physicians Report for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) or LIC 602A. The reports were dated March 15, 2025; March 17, 2025; January 6, 2025; February 21, 2025; and July 30, 2023. Among the reviewed records, only (R#2, R#3, and R#5) had a special diet indicated on the form, while (R#1, R#4, and R#6) did not have any special diet noted.
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 8:30 AM, during an interview with the Administrator (A#1), she stated that they provide a variety of foods to accommodate residents' dietary needs, including diabetic diets and low-salt diets. Additionally, (A#1) mentioned that there are currently (3) residents in care who require special diets (R#2, R#3 and R#5).
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM, during interviews with residents (R#1-R#6), (3) out of (6) stated that they have special diet requirements, and the facility staff has successfully accommodated their needs. In addition, (2) out of (6) residents in care stated they do not have any special diet requirements.
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 11:40, LPA Iniguez could not speak with (R#5) due to cognitive impairment.
On May 17, 2025, LPA Iniguez contacted (W#1), the spouse of (R#5), three times; however, (W#1) did not return LPA Iniguez's phone call.
Evaluation Report continues LIC 9099-C |