Complaint·July 11, 2025

( Continued from LIC9099) Regarding the allegation, Resident #1 (R1) incurred unexplained bruising while in care.  More specifically, it was noted R1 had a bruise on their right forearm and a bruise on the inside of the wrist. On June 19, 2022 R1 responsibly party noted a bruise on R1 right forearm as well as a bruise on the inside of the wrist.  Review of assessment records  noted on June 1, 2022 and on June 18,2022, R1 has small discoloration on the right arm with no complaints, and R1 continued to refuse icepacks on several occasions in that time period. Regarding the allegation, R1's care needs were not met  and the licensee did not accord the resident with adequate hygiene supplies. More specifically, Licensee did not change R1 wet pants and used the correct size of incontinence briefs. R1 needs and service plan dated March 14, 2022, and September 15, 2021 goals for R1 outline strategies to address hygiene needs and issues related to incontinence and changing R1 brief and clothing. On June 2, 2022, a healthcare provider evaluated R1, including medication adjustments for behavior changes to address concerns, including refusing showers and changing wet clothes. R1 is ambulatory and can freely walk around the memory care unit and participate in activities. Interviews with staff reveal that staff perform two-hour room checks, including incontinence checks on clients, and address incontinence issues as they arise for all residents. In addition, R1 records revealed that throughout 2021 and 2022,  no signs of skin issues were noted during incontinence brief changes. Regarding the allegation, the Licensee did not ensure medical care for the resident. More specifically, the R1 ingrown toenail problem was not addressed by the Licensee staff. Records indicated that right toe pain was addressed by a visit from the podiatrist, conducted on April 12, 2022, at the facility. Further review of the records reveals that R1 reported no complaints regarding toe pain or difficulties with ambulation noted during May 2022. A medical professional evaluated R1 on June 2, 2022 , and no notes of physical complaints or ambulation issues were noted. (Continued on LIC9099-C) (Continued from LIC9099-C) Regarding the allegation, licensee's staff did not clean R1's room. More specifically, dirty clothes and toilet paper were in R1's drawers and no linens were on R1's bed.  Interviews with staff revealed that housekeeping cleans the facility's memory care rooms on a rotating weekly basis and on an as-needed basis.  Staff further reports that care staff will alert housekeeping if any malodor is detected.  It is not the practice of staff to open residents' drawers for inspection unless malodors are detected.  The interviews also indicated that residents' sheets are changed immediately if they become soiled; however, there are instances when new sheets are not replaced right away. Nevertheless, memory care residents are encouraged to participate in activities in the common room and typically do not remain in their rooms during daytime hours. Regarding the allegation, Licensee staff did not safeguard the resident's personal information. More specifically, facility staff disclosed R1's personal information to an outside party. Staff interviews reveal that employees are required to sign non-disclosure agreements and receive training on the proper protocol for sharing residents' personal information with family members or visitors to the facility.  Staff interviews deny disclosing any personal information other than to the responsible parties of residents or outside sources with consent forms on file. A review of facility records revealed that staff are provided a Non-Disclosure Agreement, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance information, and Medical Information Confidentiality Agreement in the Employee Handbook. In terviews with the Responsible party confirm that they did not authorize the resident's personal information to be shared with R1 visitors. Due to a lack of corroborating evidence, the allegation cannot be confirmed or denied . Based on interviews, and record reviews there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove alleged violations occurred, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Garza, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 01/16) were provided via E-mail. A reply E-mail or read receipt confirmation was requested from Garza upon receipt of documents