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During tour LPA inspected 12 bedrooms which contained a bed with bedding on the mattress. 3 out of 4 residents bedding had sheets over them an used as blankets instead of on the mattress. ADM stated that the residents are provided once a week with clean bedding to change their bedding from the soiled ones to the clean ones.
ADM stated the residents bedsheets get changed once a week. S1 stated the residents have the responsibility to change their bed sheets. 3 out of 3 staff stated that the facility provides clean linens to residents once a week or as needed if the bedding becomes soiled. 3 out of the 3 staff stated that they will encourage residents to change their bedding and it is part of the resident’s weekly tasks. 3 out of 3 staff stated the room temperature is set at 70 degrees F.
During the investigation the department interviewed 5 residents and ADM as well as 1 staff. 5 out of 5 residents stated that the facility provides clean linens weekly or sooner if residents dirty the sheets before the weekly change. 5 out of 5 residents’ beds had sheets and linens. 1 out of 5 didn’t have sheets on bedding but had them as a blanket instead of on the mattress. 5 out of 5 residents stated that the facility provides toiletries to residents to bathe and shampoo hair. 5 out of 5 residents stated they have the autonomy to decide when they shower. ADM stated that the facility encourages residents to shower and often offers pizza parties if they shower or offers any type of incentive for residents to shower and change clothes. ADM stated that the facility will offer residents assistance if they need help showering. ADM stated that the facility staff cannot force residents to shower, and it’s the residents’ personal right to refuse care in showering. ADM stated if that the facility will continue to encourage residents to shower.
On 01/08/26 the department has completed its investigation.
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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