| The investigation revealed the following:
Allegation: Staff do not assist client with hygiene needs
The detail of the complaint alleges that “C1 has been coming to day program dirty and smell bad on a regular basis.” They notice this because they reportedly assists C1 with toileting services.
On March 20, 2026, at 2:15pm the Department interviewed Administrator (A1) via telephone who denied the allegation stating C1’s hygiene needs are met and there was no concern regarding her care while living in the facility.
On March 20, 2026 between 2:30pm and 3:30 pm, the Department interviewed 1 available staff(S1) regarding the allegation and S1 denied allegation stating while C1 was in the facility they took care of her hygiene needs and have never left her soiled at any time.
The clients in the facility are non-verbal. The Department was unable to interview clients. The department observed the clients to be clean and well groomed. The facility was free of odors.
On 3/20/26, at 9:07am the Department interviewed W1 from placement agency via telephone. W1 stated that the Placement Agency went to the facility on the following date 5/18/23, 5/31/23, 9/6/23 to conduct investigation, and was unable to substantiate the allegations as the QA didn’t notice any signs of hygiene issues or unusual smells. QA further stated that C1 was moved from facility due to needing a higher of care and not a result of the allegation above allegations.
Based on the information gathered, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation mentioned above; Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of report provided.
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