complaint·March 25, 2025

After interviewing resident, the concern has been they wish to leave the facility, in their vehicle and believe they are healthy and capable to do so unassisted. LPA reviewed recent MRI medical record dated 3/10/25 and admitting LIC 602A Physicians Report dated 01/28/25. MRI document stated “Indications: Mild Dementia” and 602A states “Dementia” Diagnosis. Due to the regulations regarding residents with a diagnosis of dementia stating: 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (e)(3) Facility staff shall attempt to redirect a resident at risk for elopement who may be attempting to leave the facility without violating Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. (4) Residents who continue to indicate a desire to leave the facility following redirection shall be permitted to do so with staff supervision. LPA interviewed facility staff, and all parties interviewed concur that residents with the dementia diagnosis are first redirected and then told they cannot leave the facility without someone to accompany them. Administrator, when interviewed also stated that when she and other staff have been approached by residents wanting to leave who have the dementia diagnosis, they do not physically restrain the residents, but the front staff, and wrist alerts do notify them of residents leaving and they work to redirect, and then will follow if the resident insists. Currently the facility is following regulations, due to the noted diagnosis of the resident. The allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Copy of report printed and given to Licensee.