complaint·September 14, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teresa Camara conducted an intitial complaint investigation visit. LPA met with executive director (ED) Kenneth Mahler and explained the reason for the visit. At 9:10 a.m. LPA conducted a joint interview with the ED and staff 1 (S1). Based on the complaint allegations the ED knew which resident this complaint was regarding. Resident 1 (R1) was at the facility for respite and was deemed mostly independent. The facility staff assisted R1 with medications and was available to R1 if any assistance was needed. At 9:20 a.m. S1 and ED gathered documents requested by LPA. R1's admission agreement showed the non-refundable fees paid by R1 totaled $1,900 ($500 community/assessment fee and $1,400 rent for seven days). R1 lived at the facility two days, had two falls and then transferred to a skilled nursing facility. The ED provided evidence to LPA that the total amount of $1,900 was electronically refunded to R1 on 9/14/2023. Based on this information, the above noted allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Copy of report issued to ED.