complaint·February 23, 2022

LPA interviewed 2 Kitchen staff, the Chef, and Kitchen Aide. Kitchen Aide stated that a resident complained to them an amount stolen of $80, then later changed it to $200. The Chef stated that he went to speak with the resident, because the resident name him, of the theft. Chef made a verbal report to Administration. Kitchen staff explained that due to recent outbreak of Covid -19, the entire facility was under isolation, resulting in temporary suspension of communal dinning. Tray service was provided to every individual resident in care beginning Mid-January 2022- February 22, 2022. Interviews with Residents 2-6 generally stated they have not had any issues resulting in money taken from them, by staff or residents. The facility conducted their own internal investigation, including reviewing cameras in the hallways on the morning of 02/10/22. Camera review did not show any staff going into resident room in the morning time. Admin stated that the individual who made the theft report has a private payee, and that the facility does not assist this individual with Money Management. Based on Interviews Conducted, Record Review, And Observation the Department finds that: “Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.”