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32 | Regarding the allegations: 1.) Staff did not keep the facility free from bedbugs. It was alleged that the facility has had bed bugs for many years and staff do not address it. Interviews conducted with the Administrator and staff revealed that they are constantly addressing and treating client apartments for bed bugs. The Administrator and staff explained that last week, Apartment #3 was treated for bed bugs. The Administrator and staff stated that currently there are no rooms that have bed bugs. The Administrator and staff stated that Ridgecrest Pest Control company conducts monthly pest control, which includes spraying of bed bugs. Staff provided copies of invoices/ receipts for the monthly pest control for November 2025, December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026. The invoices describe Transport Mikron as the pesticide used which is a professional-grade, non-repellent insecticide used to control over 30 pests—including bed bugs. Interviews with clients did not reveal any concerns about bed bugs. Clients interviewed explained that if they were to have bed bugs, staff take immediate action to eliminate them. The information obtained during the investigation did not include sufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation, as the Administrator and facility staff have consistently taken corrective measures to ensure that the bed bug issue is addressed and eliminated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
2.) Staff did not ensure elevator was properly operating. It was alleged that the elevator has not been working for over 25 years. The LPA conducted a file review and noted that the elevator is marked as storage in the facility sketch. The facility sketch was submitted to the Department upon licensure. The Administrator and staff confirmed that the elevator has always been used as storage. Additionally, the facility is cleared for 60 Ambulatory clients only which all can ambulate using the stairs. The information obtained during the investigation did not include evidence sufficient to corroborate the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
3.) Staff did not ensure resident was provided with clean linen and or bedding. It was alleged that staff would never put bed sheets on clients beds. During the physical plant tour, LPA observed all of client apartments and rooms. The LPA observed all rooms to have bedsheets except for four (4) beds. The LPA conducted interviews with the clients who had missing bed sheets; the interviews revealed that all four (4) clients preferred not to have their bed sheets on. Continued on LIC 9099-C. |