Complaint·September 26, 2023

Health & Safety concerns during the visit. LPA reviewed R1-2 files and collected copies of documents pertinent to the investigation. LPA additionally interviewed R1 and R3. R2 was not interviewed as they were not available during LPA's visit. LPA interviewed Assistant Administrator Dee Azevedo and S1. On 10/06/22, Investigator Philippe Miles interviewed R1-2. On 09/26/23, LPA Gonzalez collected copies of Staff and Resident rosters. LPA also conducted a tour of entire facility inside and out with S2. Facility tour consisted of observations of common areas, dining room, random resident rooms, bathrooms, patio area and kitchen. LPA additionally interviewed R4-5, and S2-3. Investigation revealed the following: Regarding allegation, Residents are using illegal drug substances while in care , it is alleged that facility staff are aware that multiple residents smoke illegal drugs inside of the facility grounds, in the north side patio area that is accessible through a side door near resident rooms. R1-2 reportedly smoke illegal drugs in that area of the facility. It is also alleged that a person by the name of "Tessa" comes to the facility at all times of the day and is also called to come to the facility by R2. There are allegedly other residents that use illegal drugs in the facility. Staff interviewed stated that they have not observed residents using illegal drugs inside the facility or out in the patio area. Staff interviewed stated that some residents may be using drugs while out in the community and stated that they have not heard of a person name "Tessa" coming into the facility property to sell illegal drugs to residents. Staff stated that only facility residents go out into the patio and when they have visitors the patio is also used. Staff stated that visitors check in for their visits in the office were they are screened. Interviews conducted with R1-4 revealed that they have never heard of or seen a drug dealer named "Tessa" selling illegal drugs to facility residents either inside or outside of the facility. R1-4 denied doing illegal drugs inside of the facility and also stated that they have not seen or heard of other residents doing illegal drugs inside of the facility. R2 stated that they do not use the facility phone and prefer to use their private phone when making private phone calls. During facility tours, LPA observed residents in their rooms sleeping, in the common area watching television and also sitting outside in the patio area. LPA did not observe anything of concern. Based on statements gathered from interviews conducted with staff, residents, LPA record review and observations, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED . Exit interview held. A copy of the report was provided to Assistant Administrator Dee Azevedo .