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32 | On January 30 & 31, 2025, LPA Monter interviewed residents R1-R5. R1 stated the facility only provides steamed vegetables. R1 stated the facility only gives small portions with no rice/meat or seconds for residents. R3 stated the facility does not give small portions and provide seconds if requested. R3 stated the facility makes chicken, beef, vegetables, fruits, rice, bread, soup and pasta. R3 stated the facility will make the food they request if they ask. R4 stated the facility gives big portions and provides seconds if he/she asks. R4 stated the facility makes food such as burritos, pancakes, sandwiches, pasta, eggs, salads, chicken and soup. R4 stated the facility will also make the food they request as well. Resident R5 stated he/she is provided enough food to keep him satisfied. Resident R2 did not respond to LPA’s questions, grunted towards and ignored LPA and ignored LPA’s questions.
On January 31, 2025, LPA Monter interviewed staff S1-S3. Staff S1 and S3 stated they follow the facility menu. S1, S2 and S3 stated the facility is providing proteins, vegetables, fruits, vegetables, and other food to meet residents’ nutrition needs. S1, S2 and S3 stated when he/she fills out a plate for a resident, they fill the plate with food to meet the nutrition needs of the resident. S1, S2 and S3 stated if a resident requests for seconds, the staff will provide seconds.
On February 26, 2025, LPA Monter interviewed ADM Fontanilla. ADM stated, the facility provides plenty of food. ADM stated the facility provides fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates, and proteins. ADM stated the facility will also make food sure the food has all the nutrients that residents need. ADM stated the staff will provide residents seconds if they request.
On March 6 & 11, 2025, LPA Monter interviewed Witness W1-W3. 3 Out of 3 Witness interviewed stated they have never observed the facility staff serving small portions for residents meals.
On March 14, 2025, LPA observed residents eating dinner, which included a full plate of the following: fries, chicken, coleslaw, fruits, juice / tea, and yogurt.
Based on investigation, records reviewed, and interviews conducted, the Department found that the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An unsubstantiated finding indicates that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegations did or did not occur.
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