complaint·January 11, 2023

(continued from LIC 9099) Regarding the allegation that Facility staff restrained (tied) residents while in care, it was alleged that residents were being tied without any doctor's approval. LPA's interview today between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and prior visit on 11/10/22 at 10:00 AM revealed that four (4) out of four (4) residents interviewed did not witness any resident being restrained or tied by the staff. LPA's interview with five (5) staff today between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM and prior visit on 11/10/22 between 9:50 AM to 11:30 AM revealed that five (5) out of five (5) staff, three (3) of them live in caregiver, did not witness any resident being restrained or tied up. Regarding the allegation that facility staff does not provide a safe environment for residents while in care, it was alleged that residents were being maltreated and abused by the staff, LPA's interview today between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and prior visit on 11/10/22 at 10:00 AM revealed that four (4) out of four (4) residents interviewed did not witness or heard any of the residents being physically or verbally abused by any staff and stated that staff are nice, respectful and take care of them. LPA's interview with five (5) staff today between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM and prior visit on 11/10/22 between 9:50 AM to 11:30 AM revealed that five (5) out of five (5) staff, three (3) of them live in caregiver, did not witness any staff being verbally or physically abusive to any resident nor they witness anyone being disrespectful to any resident. Based on the information gathered during this and prior visit, the allegations are deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.