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Allegation 2: Staff did not properly address pests in the facility resulting in infestation
On 03/25/2026, LPA conducted a facility inspection. During the inspection, LPA observed cockroaches in the food pantry, Room #3, and the staff room. LPA did not observe spiders during the inspection.
On 03/25/2026, LPA interviewed S1, S2, and S3. S1 stated pest-control services were performed on 03/24/2026 and reported that cockroaches may remain visible following treatment. S2 stated small cockroaches were observed after returning to employment on 02/02/2026 and reported pest-control treatment was performed. S2 stated spiders had not been observed and S2 was not aware of a resident sustaining a spider bite. S3 stated a resident reported observing a black spider but stated it is not a black widow spider, it was observed outside near the garden area and stated S3 was not aware of a resident sustaining a spider bite.On 03/26/2026, LPA received documentation indicating pest-control services were obtained on 01/29/2026, with treatment performed on 02/02/2026 and 03/24/2026. On 04/24/2026, W1 reported that R1 continued to report the presence of cockroaches and spiders within the facility and reported another resident had allegedly sustained a spider bite several years earlier. No documentation regarding the reported spider bite was provided to LPA.
Based on interviews, observations, and records reviewed, R1 stated the phone remained in R1's possession. R1, W1, W2, S1, S2, and S3 did not provide information identifying an individual who used R1's phone. LPA observed cockroaches within the facility and reviewed documentation showing pest-control services were obtained on 01/29/2026, with treatment performed on 02/02/2026 and 03/24/2026. LPA reviewed R2's records and did not observe documentation indicating R2 sustained a spider bite or received hospital services related to a spider bite. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging staff did not properly address pests in the facility resulting in infestation. We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis.
No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. A copy of the report was provided to DADM Philipp Perez. |