complaint·February 13, 2024

during the temporary stay at the facility. Therefore, based on interviews and documentation, the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. Allegation # 2: Licensee did not observe change in condition of resident. On 10/21/2021, 08/26/2022, and during today’s visit, from various times, ranging from 10am to 4pm, LPA conducted interviews, and reviewed documents pertaining to the complaint. It was reported to LPA through interviews, R1 was admitted to the facility with a fully contracted body and had a foul odor. R1 stayed at the facility for (2) weeks, and staff took care of R1 to the best of their ability and LPA does not have enough evidence to prove otherwise, therefore based on interviews and documentation received, the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. Allegation # 3: Licensee did not obtain medical care for resident in care . On 10/21/2021, 08/26/2022, and during today’s visit, from various times, ranging from 10am to 4pm, LPA conducted interviews, and reviewed documents pertaining to the complaint. Prior to R1 being admitted to the facility, the Administrator requested R1 to be taken to urgent care. R1 was taken to urgent care before being admitted. Due to R1’s medical condition, staff reported R1 had a foul odor from R1’s urine. The Administrator stated, that because R1’s was admitted for a temporary stay, there was no change in R1’s medical condition when picked up from husband. The Administrator and wife are in the medical field, and have medical knowledge and training, and both did not observe that R1 needed medication attention. Therefore, LPA does not have enough evidence to prove facility did not obtain medical care for R1. Based on interviews, the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. Allegation # 4: Resident lost significant amount of weight . On 10/21/2021, 08/26/2022, and during today’s visit, from various times, ranging from 10am to 4pm, LPA conducted interviews, and reviewed documents pertaining to the complaint. It was reported to LPA R1 lost a significant amount of weight during the (2) week stay at the facility. It was also reported, that when R1 was admitted, R1 was frail and had very thin skin. There was no documentation provided to the Administrator of R1’s weight when R1 was admitted. Although it was reported and alleged that R1 lost an enormous amount of weight, LPA does not have enough evidence to prove the allegation, therefore, based on interviews and documentation, it is Unsubstantiated at this time. Allegation # 5: Licensee was unable to meet resident's care needs . On 10/21/2021, 08/26/2022, and during today’s visit, from various times, ranging from 10am to 4pm, LPA conducted interviews, and reviewed documents pertaining to the complaint. Although it was reported that the facility did not provide adequate care for R1, and R1 had to be hospitalized, through interviews, and observations, LPA does not have enough evidence to prove the facility is unable to meet resident’s needs. LPA has observed during various times and visits, residents and facility was clean. LPA has also observed residents eating and staff cooking meals. Therefore based on interviews and observations, the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. Allegation # 6: Licensee did not assist with resident's hygiene needs. Licensee was unable to meet resident's care needs. On 10/21/2021, 08/26/2022, and during today’s visit, from various times, ranging from 10am to 4pm, LPA conducted interviews, and reviewed documents pertaining to the complaint. It was alleged that R1 was dirty and filthy when picked up by R1’s husband. R1 was taken to the hospital and was admitted for (2) days. There was no documentation provided for R1 from the hospital, alleging R1’s appearance when admitted to the hospital. Interviews reveal, residents are sponge bathed once or twice a week, including R1, during R1’s temporary stay. LPA has observed during many visits, residents were clean and staff providing appropriate care for residents. Therefore, LPA does not have enough evidence to prove facility did not assist with R1’s hygiene needs, and based on interviews and observations, the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview and copy of report provided to Administrator.