complaint·August 6, 2025

is a private room. Administrator stated Resident 1 (R1), who occupies room #4, has authorization from from R1's family, allowing the use of video in the room for safety monitoring reasons, as R1 is blind. Video camera is for visual only. No audio. In conjunction with this complaint, a required annual was made. LPA inspected all four (4) rooms, occupied by the residents, and confirmed that there was that one camera in room #4. LPA obtained documentation from R1's files, authorizing the use of the camera, signed by R1's responsible person. In addition to the camera in room #4, there were surveillance cameras located inside and outside of the facility. No audio in place. LPA checked the placement of these cameras to insure lenses are directed in common areas only, and do not violate the residents rights. In addition to the physical plant inspection and record review, interviews with the other three (3) residents confirm no cameras in place in their rooms. Interviews made with two (2) of two staff also deny cameras installed in restricted areas. Staff confirm only camera installed in resident room has the resident's responsible person's consent. Based on the information obtained, although there is a camera installed in a R1's room (room #4), the licensee maintains written authorization from R1's family allowing for the camera to be installed and in use there for safety reasons. Moreover, R1's room is private, and no other residents share the room with R1. Therefore, the allegation of staff not affording residents privacy as cameras are placed in restricted areas is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.