complaint·July 31, 2025

During the investigation, LPA interviewed staff, administrator, and Licensee regarding the above allegation. Interviews conducted indicated that resident R1 was completely immobile, unable to turn themselves in their own in bed and unable to reach for items. R1 was under the care of hospice and due to physical decline, R1 was bedridden. Interviews conducted with staff member (S1) indicated that they checked on R1 every fifteen to thirty minutes to ensure R1was comfortable. Interviews conducted with S1, Administrator and Licensee indicated that the staff are trained to take out the resident trash at least one time daily or immediately if any hazardous items are placed in the trash during care. S1 indicated they conducted body checks of R1, which included checking their mouth due to R1 no longer drinking fluids on their own and only getting fluids through a moistened sponge. S1 indicated nothing was ever found in R1’s mouth. LPA toured the facility with Administrator and Licensee. LPA observed resident rooms were clean and all trash bins were empty for each room and out of reach of each resident’s bedside. LPA viewed all resident medications, cleaning products and hazardous items were locked away and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA reviewed documentation that was pertinent to the investigation. Documents indicated that hospice was visiting R1 on a daily basis and documented visit notes from each visit. Documents also indicated the time and date R1 received medications for pain management from facility staff and hospice staff. Based on this information as well as LPA observing staff’s regular garbage removal, there is no evidence that multiple syringe caps could be found in the residents garbage pail. Based on records reviewed and interviews, LPA finds the above allegations to be UNFOUNDED- meaning that the allegations were false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted with the Administrator. Copy of report was given to facility.