complaint·September 7, 2023

The cannabis oil was stored in glass jars, not labeled with instructions, dosage, quantity, nor resident information. During a visit to the facility, the LPA observed a glass jar containing dried cannabis leaves. The jar containing the dried cannabis leaves was not labeled with instructions, dosage, quantity, nor resident identifying information. The administrator confirmed staff had used the dried cannabis leaves to make tea for residents in the past. Based on the evidence gathered throughout the investigation, there was not a preponderance of evidence, therefore, the allegation was unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Pineda, to whom a copy of this report, and Licensee/Appeals Rights (LIC 9058), were provided. It was alleged staff did to treat residents with dignity. It was reported to the Department staff had retaliated against residents when residents did not do as staff asked. Interviews with internal and external sources did not reveal any concerns regarding staff not treating resident with dignity. It was alleged staff did not provide activities for residents. Interviews with internal and external sources reported witnessing staff encouraging residents to participate in activities. These activities included walking, exercising, and bingo, among others. Based on the evidence gathered throughout the investigation, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred, therefore, the allegations were Unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Pineda, to whom a copy of this report, and Licensee/Appeals Rights (LIC 9058) were provided