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Regarding the allegation that facility is in disrepair, the reporting party specifically stated concerns regarding the state of the garage and alleged the water heater was leaky. During unannounced visits, LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. LPA did not observe the water heater to be leaky nor anything concerning the water heater. LPA observed the garage to have appropriate storage for extra supplies and holiday decor. Additionally, the washer and dryer machine are in the garage. LPA observed them to be in working condition. Per interviews with staff, the residents do not go into the garage. There was no evidence collected at the time this investigation was initially opened to indicate the facility was in disrepair.
Regarding the allegation that licensee does not ensure that the facility provides a safe environment for the residents, during unannounced visits, LPA did not observe anything making the facility environment unsafe. LPA observed medications locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed a small koi pond in the backyard which is surrounded by a fence which was in good repair, at least 5 feet high, locked and of sufficient strength to withstand impact. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. There was no evidence collected at the time this investigation was initially opened to indicate an unsafe environment.
The Department has investigated the above mentioned allegations. Based upon the information obtained during this investigation, it is determined that the preponderance of evidence was not met to support or corroborate these allegations and therefore deemed unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Zlota Levine, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee’s Rights (LIC9058 3/22) were provided at the conclusion of the visit.
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