complaint·May 10, 2023

Allegation: Residents are chemically restrained with medication . All staff and resident interviews indicated that residents are only administered medications that are ordered and generally sleep through the night. Interviews and medication review showed that one resident takes Melatonin as ordered by the doctor. LPAs observed medications to be given as ordered and no errors for residents. Also, facility is correctly documenting the scheduled and PRN medications . Based on information obtained, LPAs finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED-means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Allegation: Facility staff not fingerprint- cleared . LPAs reviewed staff files for (3) staff, including photo ID, and observed that all staff are fingerprinted cleared and associated. Based on information obtained, LPAs finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Allegation: Staff are using drugs while on duty. Complaint alleges that staff are using drugs while on duty. Based on interviews with staff and residents and LPAs observations on 4/4/23 and on 5/10/23, staff were observed to be competently assisting residents and able to perform their jobs. Based on information obtained, LPAs finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Allegation: Facility staff are abusing residents. Based on interviews with staff and residents and LPAs observations on 4/4/23 and on 5/10/23, staff are not abusing or neglecting residents. Residents who were able to be interviewed stated staff provides excellent care and assists them well. LPAs observed residents watching television and doing other activities during inspections and didn't observe any physical abuse to any residents. Based on information obtained, LPAs finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. No citations were issued during this visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided to Administrator.