complaint·July 17, 2023

Report continues from LIC9099 Staff left a resident in bed for an extended period of time. LPA interviewed ADM who stated all the non-ambulatory residents are taken out of bed to be toileted daily and as needed. LPA interviewed R1 and R2 who were both in their beds in their rooms. R1 stated she gets up every day to do her leg exercises and eat her meals. R1 also stated that her roommate (R4 who was sleeping) also gets up everyday and socializes with the other residents. R2 stated he wants to get out of bed more but did not blame the staff. R2’s personal choice is to stay in bed. LPA could not interview R3 as he was sleeping. LPA interviewed S1 and S2 who both stated the they get the residents up every day to eat their meals, shower and socialize. S1 and S2 also stated that it is hard to get R2 out of bed because he likes to stay in bed. Staff do not ensure resident common areas are free from hazards. LPA observed all common areas to be free from hazards. Staff do not ensure hazardous chemicals are inaccessible to residents. LPA observed that the cleaning supplies and laundry detergent were both locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA investigated the complaints alleging staff do not ensure medication cabinet is locked, staff do not ensure facility is free from pests, staff left a resident in bed for an extended period of time, staff do not ensure resident common areas are free from hazards and staff do not ensure hazardous chemicals are inaccessible to residents. We have found that the complaints are unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED . Exit interview conducted, a copy of this report provided.