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32 | The investigation revealed the following
Allegation: Staff speaks to resident in an inappropriate manner.
The complaint alleges that staff have referred to C1 as “retarded” on several occasions during his behavioral outbursts.
On May 28, 2026, the Department interviewed one staff member (S1), who denied the allegation. S1 stated she has never spoken to C1 in an inappropriate manner and has not witnessed any other staff doing so. She also reported that all staff receive client rights training, which is updated annually.
On May 28, 2026, the Department also interviewed one client (C2), as C1 moved out of the facility in February 2026. C2 reported that staff have never spoken to her in an inappropriate manner. C1 stated she has never been called “retarded,” nor has she heard staff use that term toward any client. C2 expressed that she feels safe and well cared for in the home.
On May 28, 2026, the Department reviewed the following documentation: staff training sign-in sheets for client rights training (dated 5/1/24, 5/8/23, 5/7/23), signed client rights forms (dated 9/16/23), client files for C1 and C2, the Admission Agreement (dated 9/16/23), C1’s IPP (dated 3/3/25), Behavioral Assessment (dated 10/14/25), and C1’s Physician’s Report (dated 11/21/2024).
On May 28, 2026, the Department observed that the facility was clean, safe, and sanitary.
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