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32 | When they accepted the new residents, each resident was able to retrieve at least two weeks of clothing from their former facility to take with them. If they did not have a needed item, the Licensee was able to purchase the items needed until the residents retrieved their clothing. According to the Licensee, they had two trash bags with donation items that had a few clothing items but disclosed that Resident #1 (R1) and Resident #2 (R2) did not have any items to donate. All the items being donated belonged to another resident, resident #3 (R3). A brief interview with resident #1 (R1) said that they were happy with their attire. Interview with an outside source did not have any immediate concerns as the residents had just arrived at the facility. A review of records revealed that R1 is excellent at advocating their wants and has the ability to speak full sentences and has no problem with communicating. On August 08, 2023, LPA toured the facility and observed that each of the residents’ clothing items were organized in their closet or drawers. The residents clothing items varied in appearance from newer to older items.
It was specifically alleged that the resident’s personal belongings were not allowed into the facility when the resident transitioned into the facility. Interview with Licensee said that as it was an immediate move the residents were unable to take all of their belongings with them, but they were able to take some personal items with them prior to departing from their former facility. A resident’s family member was able move the last of the residents’ belongings from the former facility and take it to the new facility on August 5, 2023. From their move, the residents had two bags of donation items with books, purses, shoes, etc., that R3 opted to donate. R1 and R2 opted to keep all their belongings and had no items for donation. According to Licensee, R1 stored kept items in their closet. Interview with R1 regarding belongings was attempted, but R1 did not want to respond. Interview with an outside source had no immediate concerns. A review of records revealed that R1 is excellent at advocating their wants and has no problem with communicating their needs. On August 08, 2023, LPA toured the facility and observed that the residents’ personal belongings were organized in their room area or stored in their closet with their name labeling their bins.
Based on the Department’s investigation of the above-mentioned allegations and the evidence obtained during staff and outside source interviews, records reviewed, and LPA observations, there is insufficient evidence to meet the preponderance of evidence standard. Therefore, the above allegations are deemed to be unsubstantiated.
The report was discussed, and an exit interview was conducted with Licensee Lauretta Bordon. A copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22) were provided to Licensee Bordon at the conclusion of the visit. The signature below confirms the receipt of these documents. |