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32 | The investigation revealed the following: Allegation-Staff sexually abused resident.
The details of the complaint allege that a male nurse sexually abused a resident (R1) in care. It was reported that the resident had redness in their private area. On 6/02/2026, from 10:00am-11:00am, the department interviewed residents (R1-R2). On 09/02/2026, from 2:00pm-4:00pm, the department interviewed staff (S1-S3) and residents (R3-R5) about the allegation. 3 of 3 staff denied the allegation Staff sexually abused resident. All staff (S1-S3) stated that they have not witnessed nor has any of the residents ever reported being sexually abused or touched inappropriately by staff or care providers. When asked about the redness in resident’s (R1) private area, all staff denied that the resident had any redness in their private area.
The department interviewed residents (R1-R5) about the allegation and 4 of 5 residents that were interviewed stated that they have not been sexually abused nor have they witnessed anyone being sexually abused. While resident (R1) denied seeing anyone, including themselves, being touched inappropriately, physically, or sexually, at the facility by any staff. The department inquired if anyone had touched them inappropriately and resident (R1) denied the allegation.
The department reviewed the records from the facility and did not find any incident reports relating to the allegation.
Based on interviews, and records reviewed, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation that Staff sexually abused resident. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
No citations were issued for this complaint investigation.
An exit interview was conducted with Eilat Nahum, Licensee, and a hard copy of this Complaint Investigation Report was provided.
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