Complaint·August 12, 2024

On 06/02/2024 (S1) took photos of (R1)’s back and had concerned and sent those pictures to the Licensee/Administrator. It was also learned that (R1) came to the facility with home health nurse. LPA Lee reviewed (R1)’s Care Daily Checklist and it was documented that (R1) had bruises on (R1)’s back shoulder and waist from 06/01/2024 to 06/02/2024. It was also documented on 06/03/2024 to 06/06/2024 that (R1) has blister on (R1)’s back shoulder and waist. (S1) stated that (R1) came to the facility with bruise like rashes and denied the allegation. LPA Lee also interviewed 8 out of 8 residents who have no concern with their care from facility staff and denied any abuse from facility staff. LPA Lee interviewed (R1) who also denied the allegation of any injury and any abuse from the facility staff. LPA Lee also interviewed (R1)’s home health nurse who stated that (R1) has had the rash condition prior to coming to Vita Bella Elderly Care and that they have prescribe (R1) with anti-fungal cream. Home health nurse also stated that he/she has no concerns with the care and stated that (R1) is doing a lot better at Vita Bella Elderly Care. LPA was unable to corroborate the allegation that resident sustained unexplained injury while in care. Based on information and interview gathered there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, and therefore, the allegation is found to be unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to facility at the end of this visit.