complaint·December 19, 2023

Allegation: Staff force resident to eat while in care. Based on interview conducted with ED, it revealed that all residents are self fed. ED stated residents who need assistance with feedings are fed privately in their rooms with caregiver. Interview further revealed that all residents in care are English speakers. Interview conducted with S1 revealed that only R1 requires assistance with feeding. Interview further revealed that the resident is non verbal and may be aggressive at times. Interviews conducted with S2, S3, S4 revealed that R1 is non-verbal but is able to communicate when they want more food. Interviews further revealed R1 does not reject food and is a good eater. Based on interviews conduct with R2 and R3 revealed that staff does not force feed during meal times. R2 and R3 stated that they can feed themselves. Interviews conducted with R4 and R5 revealed that they have never witnessed residents in care being force fed. Interviews conducted with R7 revealed staff do not aggressively feed residents but ensure residents are provided the materials needed for feeding. Based on the extensive interviews conducted, LPAs find the allegation to be UNFOUNDED-means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report and appeal rights was provided to Administrator.