Complaint Investigation Report

In regards to the allegation: "Staff allow residents to smoke inside the facility." On 12/15/21 Administrator was interviewed and denied the allegation. On 12/15/2021, S1-S5 were interviewed, (3) out of (5) staff denied the allegation and stated they would tell the Administrator if they were to see a resident smoking in their room. On 12/15/2021 R1-R5 were interviewed, (4) out of (5) residents stated they do not smoke in their room, have never seen anyone smoke in their room and that they are aware of house rules stating they cannot smoke in their room.

In regards to the allegation: "Resident pushed by another resident": On 12/15/21 LPA interviewed Staff and Resident who were present during the time of incident and were not able to corroborate Resident pushed by another Resident. R1-R5 were interviewed on 12/15/2021. (3) out of (5) residents stated they have been pushed before, but staff do their best to separate residents who don't get along and mitigate future altercations. (5) out of (5) staff stated they do their best to separate residents who don't get along and mitigate future altercations.

In regards to the allegation: "Resident was not accorded a healthful accommodation" On 12/22/21 LPA interviewed Administrator. Administrator denied the allegation and stated a sink was installed in the patio area adjacent to the restroom area for the purpose of washing your hands after using the restroom. On 12/22/2021 LPA interviewed R1-R5, (5) out of (5) residents have their own restroom to use and stated they only use the restroom in the main facility for emergency purposes only. (4) out of (5) residents stated washing their hands in the sink located in the patio area is acceptable.

Based on LPA's interviews, the investigation revealed: Although the allegations may have happened or is 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 was conducted with Peter Babaian and a copy of this report and appeal rights provided.