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32 | approximately once per month. According to the junk removal service invoice dated August 12, 2026, the facility utilized junk removal services on three occasions.
LPA received a photo of a glove on the sidewalk with the complaint indicating that it was taken on August 6, 2026. LPA reviewed video surveillance of the care home on August 5, 2026 and August 6, 2026 and observed that the Administrator took the two outdoor garbage containers with lids and recycling container with lid to the sidewalk for trash removal. No trash was observed to be outside of the containers. Interview with Administrator and S1 indicated that the trash pick up day is every Thursday in the morning. LPA observed that Waste Management arrived at the care home at 8:53am on August 6, 2026 to dump the containers. Video surveillance shows that the next time there was movement in front of the care home was at 10:05am and a glove was observed on the sidewalk with a person walking past. At 10:14am, video surveillance shows the Administrator pick up the glove, put it in the garbage container, and bring the garbage containers up the driveway to the side of the care home. The glove did not appear to be soaked or stained with any visible biohazardous materials.
Based on observations, interviews conducted, and documentation obtained, the above allegation is found to be UNFOUNDED. A finding that the allegation is unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or are without a reasonable basis. No deficiencies are being cited.
Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided. |