Complaint Investigation Report

Interview with W1 revealed the temperature at the facility is normally set to 51 degrees everyday causing the residents to complain of being cold. Interviews with R1, R2 and R3 revealed the temperature is okay at the facility. Interviews with R1 and R3 revealed they both get cold at times; staff will give them a throw blanket and then they’re okay. Record review revealed facility’s temperature was maintained between 72 degrees to 74 degrees throughout the Month of January 2026.

Allegation: Staff member worked while under the influence of marijuana, impairing their ability to provide adequate care and supervision, which presents a risk to residents in care

Interviews with S1 revealed facility staff have not mentioned to S1 about staff member smelling like marijuana or any staff members being under any influence while providing care. Interview with S1 also revealed facility would take the proper steps to terminate anyone who is working under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Interview with W1 revealed that staff member came to work smelling like marijuana and could not perform work duties. Interview with W1 also revealed residents complained to W1 about staff member smelling like marijuana. Interview with S2 revealed facility has a zero policy regarding drugs and alcohol. Interview with S2 also revealed S2 hasn’t witnessed or heard of any staff members smelling like marijuana. Interviews with R1, R2 and R3 revealed residents have not witnessed any of the staff being under the influence of marijuana or the smelling like marijuana when providing care.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.