Complaint Investigation Report

(79.7), Room 28 (82.2), Room 32(82.2), Room 33 (80.6), Room 35 (81.1).

All rooms inspected had either a ceiling fan or portable fan in the rooms. All hallways in the facility had fans.

Staff interviewed stated that they check on resident's every morning.

Stated that dining room air conditioner is on in the dining room 7 days a week and air conditioner is only turned off briefly for an hour or 2 per air conditioning company for proper operation.

Said that resident's are given water and popsicles to also help keep cool.

Temperature in resident rooms inspected, at front desk and in all hallways measure between 78 F. and 85 F. meeting Title 22 Regulations.

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

In regards to the allegation Staff did not ensure facility doors close/lock properly, based on interviews conducted and information gathered 7 of 7 resident's stated that they can come and go through any exit door and have had no problem coming back in.

LPA inspected exit doors in West Wing, Dining Room with 2 exit doors, North Wing and South Wing.

LPA was able to exit facility and come back in facility.

Each exit door had an auditory device and on the outside a bell to ring to get back in after hours.

The exit door in the South Wing did operate to open and close, but the wood was rubbing against wood making the open and closing a little rough.

Maintenance made a minor adjustment at visit to ensure that the doors opened and closed smoothly.

Staff stated that all doors are open and resident's can come and go freely and no doors are locked.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED