Complaint·November 10, 2022

There was an allegation that resident was left in his room during lunch time. Staff indicated to LPA that R1 always had meals in the dining room with other residents. Per S1 and administrator the facility charges an extra fee to deliver meals to room unless resident is sick. Although the allegation may be valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did, or did not, occur. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. There is an allegation that facility did not ensure resident received nail care. R1 was a resident a of the facility for a period of about one month. Personal service assessment indicates that R1 did not need assistance with physical grooming tasks although the LIC 602 indicated that R1 was not capable of grooming self. LPA had discussion with administrator concerning the agreement between physician’s reports and facility assessments. LPA provided guidance to coordinate with physicians and to conduct reassessments as needed. Although the allegation may be valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did, or did not, occur. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. There is an allegation that facility did not administer medication per physician’s orders. Regulation 87465 (e) 2 regarding incidental medical and dental care requires a signed order with the exact dosage. RP stated to LPA that facility did not administer a medication because the dosage was missing. Record review revealed that on 03/17/2022 facility faxed R1’s physician to request clarification regarding the dosage before administering the medication. Although the allegation may be 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 conducted with administrator, Kim Humphrey and a copy of this report emailed to the facility. No deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.