complaint·February 15, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Olson conducted an initial complaint visit to investigate the above allegation. LPA Olson met with Shirley Oani, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Olson interviewed staff and residents. On the allegation: Facility limits eating hours. It was alleged that the facility limits eating times. LPA interviewed 6 residents. Meal times for the facility are 7:30am, 11am, and 4:30pm, which is in accordance with regulation of not more than 15 hours passing between dinner and breakfast the next morning. The facility gives 3 meals a day and 3 snacks a day. Administrator stated snacks are at 9am, 2pm, and 8pm and they try to accommodate what residents want to eat and when. Some residents said they wish they could eat a little later but have not said anything to the facility staff. Some of the residents said they requested an alternate eating time and the facility agreed and accommodated them, and they are happy. LPA observed adequate food at the facility and observed what was to be prepared for dinner. Based on the information obtained the allegation: facility limits eating hours is Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted and copy of the repot was printed and emailed.