complaint·September 13, 2022

Investigation revealed the following: Regarding allegation, Staff did not safeguard resident's funds , it is alleged that R6 put money away and kept it by their bedside on 8/18/22 and on 8/23/22 the money was missing from the place that they last remember the money was placed. R6 is suspicious that the money might have been taken by a facility caregiver and declined to state the name. Interviews conducted with Assistant Administrator and S1-3 revealed that there have been no reports from any facility resident reporting missing money from their rooms and denied seeing any suspicious behavior from either residents or staff. Staff denied seeing resident go into R6's room or hang around anywhere near the hallway next to R6's room. Assistant Assistant Administrator Solorio stated that R6 is a very vocal resident and they have not reported to him that they were missing any money from their room. Assistant Administrator stated that R6 rarely comes out of their room, does not have a roommate, is very alert and reports any concerns they have to him. Assistant Administrator and S1-3 deny that any facility staff have ever taken any money or anything else from any facility resident and stated that staff go in there when the resident needs assistance, when they need to clean, deliver food and collect clothes/ bed linens for laundry service. Interviews conducted with 5 out of 6 residents revealed that they do not have any concerns regarding their belongings and have not had anything taken from their rooms. 5 out of 6 residents stated that staff go into their rooms to clean and assist them when they need help and stated that they feel safe living at the facility. Interview with R6 revealed that they believe that the money was taken by another facility resident and not by a facility staff. R6 stated that they do not know which resident but have heard someone around their door but when they call out no one answers. LPA review of R6's Record of Client's/ Resident's Safeguarded Cash Resources (LIC405) did not reveal any discrepancies and LPA observed that the balance is accurate and observed the dates and signatures from staff and resident when money is withdrawn. LPA review of 4 additional LIC405's did not reveal any discrepancies. Based on statements gathered from interviews conducted with staff, facility residents and LPA record review, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation. 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 held. A copy of the report was provided to Assistant Administrator Alexander Solorio.