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13 | Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Montclair Royale Senior Living Facility to initiate a complaint investigation into the allegations listed above. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA met with Care Coordinator, Araceli Soto to discuss the complaint and allegations.
The investigation consisted of staff and resident interviews, record reviews and observations of the kitchen and food service. During staff interviews, LPA learned that dietary needs are discussed during the admissions process. Their dietary needs are also documented. If the dietary needs should change, the doctor sends orders directly to the facility. Doctor orders for dietary needs are given to the Dietary Staff who keeps records of these changes. Kitchen staff print a daily list of residents who require a certain diet. Kitchen staff report that meals are always prepared and provided to residents in care. Often times, resident may not like one item or another. It is a resident's choice to eat the food or not eat the food. During resident interviews, LPA learned that the resident is being provided food items as suggested by the doctor. The food may not be prepared to all residents' liking's. LPA observed no evidence that meals are not being provided based on doctors orders.
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