Incident investigation·December 28, 2021

On 12/28/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes and Licensing Program Manager (LPM ) Y. Flores-Larios arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit. At 1:10 PM, LPA and LPM met with Michelle Moros, Executive Director and explained the reason for visit in response to an incident report received on 12-08-2021 where R1 was absence without leave (AWOL). LPA conducted interview with Executive Director and toured the memory care unit "The Neighborhood" located on the second floor. On 11-25-2021 a LVN was conducting usual rounds, LVN noticed that R1 was not in her room. Facility staff immediately searched the facility and surrounding areas, R1's family was notified, and Albany Police Department was notified as well. R1 was located and returned unharmed. Facility suspects that R1 left through the front door as other resident's families were entering and exiting with residents from outings for Thanksgiving. Facility has implemented procedures in the event of an influx of visitors. No deficiencies are being cited on this visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided