Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation: Staff did not provide adequate supervision to resident in care

The details of the complaint alleged that facility staff are not providing adequate supervision to (R#1)

On April 7, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., during the records review process the department reviewed a copy of (R#1)’s Admission Agreement dated 6/2/2025. The department noted that (R#1)’s personal representative signed for basic services only, which include care and supervision, personal assistance and care, and continuous monitoring and observation. The agreement also states that extra care and supervision are available upon request for an additional charge. The department noted that, in this case, the facility has been providing 1:1 care and supervision to (R#1) without charging (R#1)’s personal representative for the additional service. In addition, the department reviewed copies of the facility’s internal incident reports regarding (R#1), documented on various dates, and noted that the facility has recorded all incidents involving (R#1). The department also reviewed a copy of (R#1)’s Resident Appraisal (LIC 603A) dated 2/18/2026, which indicates that (R#1) requires assistance with transferring in and out of bed, bathing, redirection inside the facility, special diet needs, toileting, continence care, medication assistance, and other services as needed. Moreover, the department reviewed a copy of (R#1)’s Physician’s Report for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (LIC 602A) dated 5/30/2025. The department noted that the physician indicated (R#1) has a diagnosis that contributes to their thinking and belief system.

On April 7, during an interview with the facility administrator (A#1), (A#1) stated that the facility provides supervision to residents based on their assessed needs. For residents receiving the basic rate, staff check on them every hour. Residents with higher levels of care are checked every 30 minutes to one hour. (A#1) stated that (R#1) receives one-on-one supervision. in addition, (A#1) further explained that although one-on-one supervision typically requires an additional charge, (R#1)’s family is not paying for this service, and the facility is providing it “out of good faith.” (A#1) stated that (R#1) has one-on-one care and supervision in place and is identified as a fall risk. (A#1) added that (R#1)’s primary physician’s nurse comes to the facility every day to check on her.