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32 | During the visits on January 31, 2026, March 5, 2026, and March 28, 2026, an inspection of the facility found both elevators in working condition and that the physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, fixtures, and furniture, was in good repair. The Department observed that two evacuation chairs are available to transport residents with limited mobility downstairs during emergencies, when elevators cannot be used.
A review of Amtech Elevator Services service contract invoices (dated 01/09/25, 01/13/25, 04/01/25, and 07/07/25) and email communications between Amtech and the administrator revealed that the facility was committed to ensuring elevators are in good working order. Upon further review of the Facility's Work Order Summary (dated 05/05/25 through 06/30/25), it was revealed that 70% of work orders are completed within 24 hours.
Based on the information gathered, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation mentioned above.
Allegation #2: Facility staff did not respond to resident's call button.
It is alleged that the facility staff did not respond to Resident #1’s (R1) call button. It is reported that on May 27, 2025, (R1’s) call went unanswered after requesting a vital check from staff, who was not available, leading (R1) to seek assistance elsewhere. No further information is provided regarding this matter.
On June 2, 2025, and March 28, 2026, between 09:15 AM and 03:10 PM, the Department interviewed resident members identified as Resident #1 through Resident #20 (R1-R20). Fifteen (15) out of twenty (20) could not support this claim. Residents have reported that response times for staff assistance via call buttons can vary. However, none of the wait times exceed 45 minutes, depending on the urgency of the situation and the time of day, according to (R2-R10, R14-R17, and R19-R20). Residents (R2-R10) expressed that they do not require their vital signs to be checked throughout the day, as their physicians specifically mandate this.
Resident (R1) was interviewed on June 2, 2025, and March 28, 2025. On June 2, 2025, (R1) stated that the response time from staff after using the call button can be up to 2 hours. However, on March 28, 2025, (R1) reported that the response time could be as quick as 15 minutes and stated that there were no issues or concerns regarding assistance with vital signs.
(Evaluation Report continues LIC 9099-C) |