Follow-up on corrections·October 27, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts Michelle Reed and Beverly Thompson-Gracia conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a Case Management visit. Upon arrival, LPA met with Staff Arlyne and Dennis Corneso. Administrator Celso Lapinid was spoken to via telephone. On 9/4/20 the Licensee requested an exception for R1 to have a feeding tube. R1 was not receiving hospice services but was receiving home health. On 7/20/21 the Licensee requested to allow R2 to have a feeding tube. R2 was also not receiving hospice services. The Department denied both exceptions on 7/29/21 and Mr. Lapinid was told that residents would need to be receiving hospice services or relocated. On today's date, R1 and R2 were still present at the facility with their feeding tubes. R1 was not receiving hospice services. R2 was placed on hospice services on 8/16/21. When R2's file was reviewed there was no care plan in the file. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted with Staff Dennis Corneso and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.