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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, contacted the facility via telephone to commence a complaint investigation via telephone due to COVID-19. The LPA identified herself and discussed the purpose of the call and the elements of the allegation with Executive Director (ED), Mandy Taylor.
Pertaining to the allegation, "Facility did not issue a refund," is was alleged a pre-admission refund was requested for a perspective resident, Resident One (R1), in the amount of $3,000 on April 01, 2020, though it was not received. The LPA initiated the investigation into the allegation on June 17, 2020; staff interviews were conducted, records were reviewed and copies of pertinent information obtained. Staff interviews revealed the pre-admission refund request was received and later processed on April 03, 2020. According to staff interviews, refunds are submitted approximately thirty (30) days after the request is received. In addition, interviews and a facility refund statement indicated technical issues lead to the refund check being cancelled and a check not being mailed out. Email records, dated June 10, 2020, between facility staff show the request was submitted for a second time and reprocessed. According to ED Taylor, a check was sent out on June 15, |