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32 | 9099C-3.. Allegation: Staff do not assist with transportation. The allegation states that resident (R1) was taken to the hospital on July 27, 2026 and upon discharge on July 29, 2026, the facility told (R1) to call the social worker because (R1) was having to wait for transport.
(R1) stated that the care home didn't provide them with transportation and that they would ask for a ride to their appointments as they couldn't go alone. (R1) stated that they missed (3) urology appointments because they couldn't get a ride. (R1) stated that their friend would take them to appointments, and their appointments were in a different city.
The Administrator stated "I do not provide transportation, but I do arrange non-medical transportation" and provided the name of an outside company. The administrator commented, "For (R1), I never arranged transportation ever- nobody asked me" and confirmed she contacted (R1’s) social worker in the past to arrange transportation. LPA discussed text message conversation between the Administrator and (R1) regarding transportation from the hospital to the facility on July 29, 2025, where (R1) was told to contact her social worker. The Administrator stated that the social worker arranges transportation.
The Administrator stated that (R1's) responsible person provided them with a 1-800# to contact for a free ride service; however, when the facility called, the transportation company did not recognize the phone number because the responsible person entered their contact information on the account. The administrator stated that the responsible person was not always able to reached promptly.
LPA was provided with documentation written from the responsible person on/around June 2025, stating they would not be able to assist with (R1's) medical or financial needs but would continue to visit as a friend. A copy of this letter was provided to the Ombudsman's office and to (R1's) medical group.
LPA spoke to the social worker stated, "the facility was not available to provide transportation or didn't want to", and confirmed she has been following (Ra) as their social worker since May 2025, and "there were multiple appointments missed and the facility advertised it provided transportation on their website which says in part, they will provide transportation and doctor appointment support, coordinate door-to door non-emergency transpiration services in partnership with other providers, ensuring residents arrive safely and punctually to medical appointments.
LPA was provided with a text message dated July 29, 2025, (6:00 pm) where (R1) asks about receiving transportation and to "contact your social worker".
Based on the recording provided to the Department, the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED- A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
Exit interview. Copy of report and appeal rights provided.
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