complaint·July 16, 2021

Interviews conducted and records revealed the following. upon admission to the facility resident 1 (R1) signed an "Authorization and Agreement for the licensee to Handle Resident Funds” The form indicates that the resident is authorizing Automatic transfer of Deposits to pay for care costs. The form was submitted to social security administration and R1's payments were automatically deposited into the account. When interviewed administrator stated that R1 was officially discharged from the facility 4/30/2020 at which time the agreement was terminated, and the account closed. Administrator also denied taking and cashing a $500.00 money order from R1's room. Additionally, administrator informed LPA that the resident spoke with him about the money order as well, however resident did not have receipt, money order #, the date it was purchased or any information that could be used to try and determine what happened to the money order. Based on the information obtained, the allegations of Facility is financially abusing resident is unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted and copy of report issued.