complaint·October 26, 2023

On 9/25/2023 LPA Ivey Canady requested, received and reviewed facility and resident files regarding current allegations. Based on review of R1 facility and medical files, R1 has been diagnosed with cognitive decline. According to interviews with R1 and facility staff, R1 is not clear on claimed occurrences. During staff interviews and facility file review, it was learned that R1 displays behaviors associated with diagnosis as described in facility medical file. In accordance with facility appraisal needs and service plan, facility is providing R1 with agreed upon and planned services. Based on review of facility service plan and staff notes, facility is also proactively providing R1 staff implementations of the objective plan listed on the needs and service plan. According to interview with R1, there was no actual physical attack that occurred with R2. Based on interviews with residents and staff, there is no evidence of physical interaction of any kind between R1 and R2. Therefore the allegation Resident was physically assaulted by another resident while in care is Unfounded. Due to the information gathered LPA finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED. A finding that the allegation is unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies cited.  Exit interview was held and a copy of report and appeal rights were provided to the facility. On 10/24/2023 LPA Ivey Canady requested and received facility Surety Bond, facility resident files, and facility resident fund transaction files for review. According to Surety Bond received by the facility on 10/1/2019, facility is covered for transactions for residents up to the amount of $500 for all residents. According to facility transaction records, receipts, resident interviews and staff interviews, facility assisted R1 and R2 with the purchase of personal essentials with the total amounts not exceeding $42 per transaction per month. Regarding facility file review, R1 Individual Service Plan and facility Pre-placement appraisal, R1 has been diagnosed with cognitive impairment and dementia. According to facility Pre-Placement Appraisal for R1, R1 is a smoker and is listed as smoking 3 times per day. Based on facility transaction receipts, facility staff provides a monthly service of purchasing cigarettes for and personal items for R1 and R2. According to bank transaction receipts dated 06/23/2023 and 08/29/2023, and facility staff interviews dated 10/11/2023, facility staff provides R1 and R2 transportation to a banking institution for the purpose of withdrawing funds to use for the purchase of cigarettes and other personal items. Based on facility transaction receipt review and facility transaction log receipt review, R1 and R2 funds withdrawn in reviewed transactions are used for the purpose of purchasing cigarettes and personal items for R1 and R2. Therefore the allegation -Staff member is financially abusing resident while in care is Unsubstantiated. An unsubstantiated finding means 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. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies cited.  Exit interview was held and a copy of report and appeal rights were provided to the facility.