complaint·May 10, 2022

4 out of 4 staff interviewed stated residents are provided basic hygiene products such as shampoo, body wash, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and razors are provided to those residents that are independent upon request but residents are notify that razors must be keep under lock to avoid residents getting hurt. Admission agreement reviewed by LPA revealed facility is to provide basic hygiene items such as general use soap and toilet paper and resident or responsible party is responsible for "personal toilet articles, i.e. toothpaste, kleenex, mouthwash, shampoo, etc." LPA observed facility maintained some body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes and sufficient toilet paper and hand soap in storage areas. Assistant administrator staed there is grooming services provided to male residents. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED . Regarding allegation: Facility does not maintain testing equipment for residents. It is alleged facility does not maintain a blood pressure, or blood sugar testing machines for residents to check their blood pressures and blood sugar levels. Interviews with residents revealed, 3 out 4 residents stated facility has equipment to check blood pressure or sugar levels. 1 out of 4 residents stated facility does not have working equipment as facility may run out of batteries. Interviews with staff revealed, 4 out of 4 staff stated facility has working equipment for blood pressure or blood sugar testing for residents that require it. Assistant administrator stated that the facility does not provide blood pressure checks to all residents as the facility does not provided skill nursing level of care. However, does maintain equipment for residents that need services. LPA observed facility had sufficient blood sugar equipment for residents with prescription and two blood pressure machines available and in working condition at the time of the visit. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED . Exit interview was conducted with Elizabeth Martinez Assistant Administrator and a copy of this report was provided.