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32 | The room had an odor of fresh paint, and some of the walls were unfinished. A second room, which appeared to be an empty office room, was also being remodeled/renovated (floor carpet was to be removed, walls painted and wood flooring installed). This Office Room and the Wellness room (medication room) share a wall with a residents’ bedroom. The Wellness Room remodeling was completed at the time of the visit, which included removing carpeting, shelf, painting and installing wood floor. Interviews with residents revealed that loud banging was heard in the early hours of the evening, starting at around 7:00 p.m. and the noise would be heard throughout the early hours of the next day till 3:30 a.m. disturbing their sleep, and keeping them awake till the work was completed for the night. Per the resident, a crew of about eight (8) to 10 workers worked on the remodeling project every night. Another resident’s responsible party (RP) was present when some of the banging could be heard in the early evening. The resident’s RP asked a staff member, “what was with all the noise”, and the staff replied, “there is nothing we can do about it”. The LPA interviewed a staff member who reported that the remodeling project of the Wellness room was completed, and explained that the carpet was pulled, new flooring was installed and walls painted. Interview with the ED revealed that the remodeling project was announced to the residents through the “Lilit’s June Newsletter”. LPA Urena reviewed the June’s Newsletter and found the following sentence: “Please note that some renovation work will be conducted between the hours of 7:00pm-3:30am or during regular business hours. Furthermore, the ED stated that the renovation project included the removal of the floor carpets, painting and installing new wood flooring. Per the ED, the renovation crew of at least eight (8) workers worked quietly without making excessive noise. The LPA reviewed the Ivy Park at Woodland Hills House Rules (page #1, first paragraph) which include the following statement: “We request that all residents monitor the volume of their televisions and radios, specifically in the evening and the early morning hours”. It appears that the facility violated their own House Rules policy by engaging in renovation projects that were done during the evening and early morning hours. Although the facility’s staff informed the residents of the upcoming renovation project via a newsletter, the facility not only violated their own House Rules, but most importantly the residents’ rights, by depriving them of a quite environment during the hours (7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.) and length (at least seven (7) days) of the renovation project. Therefore, the allegation that staff did not prevent construction from disturbing residents’ sleep, is deemed Substantiated at this time. Pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC809-D).
Citations were issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued via email and Appeal Rights were provided.
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