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32 | level of care was now required. Interviews and records showed that the responsible party protested the charges and they were never increased. The licensee stated that R1’s condition required more one on one care. Licensee states the facility increased R1’s care but did not increase their rent at the request of R1's responsible party.
Facility invoices showed that R1's rent was not increased until more than one year after this complaint was filed. Records prove that in August 2021, the licensee sent R1’s responsible party an email informing them that R1's rent would be increased from $5,750 to $6,250 due to “costs of labor, liability insurance, rents, workers compensation, among others, and also deterioration of R1’s condition.” Records and interviews confirm that an increase in R1’s rent was not actually applied until October 1, 2021.
The admission agreement states that “We shall provide the resident or the representative a written notice of a rate increase that is due to a change in the level of care within 2 business days after the change in the level of care.”
Records and interviews revealed that the facility provided the responsible party the required time and written notice of the rent increase. Additionally, the licensee provided physician reappraisals that described the changes in R1’s condition which required a higher level of care.
Based on interviews and record review, the Department’s investigation has determined that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred and is therefore determined to be unsubstantiated.
This report was discussed with Mr. Buda, Caregiver and a copy of this report and the Licensee Rights (01/2016) was given to Mr. Buda at the conclusion of the visit. |