Complaint Investigation Report

On October 26, 2024, R1 was hospitalized due to difficulty breathing. Per interview with R1’s Responsible Party, Responsible Party was unaware of any special diet R1 may have been on. R1’s responsible party stated that R1 was still eating and swallowing towards the end of their time at the facility and had no concerns with aspiration.

During the course of the investigation the Department conducted interviews. During interviews with AD & Staff #1 (S1), it was revealed that R1 had no dietary restrictions that either were aware of. S1 informed LPA that R1 was able to eat all the food that was provided just fine with staff assistance.

LPA was unable to interview R1 at the time of the investigation.

Based on observation, interviews, records reviewed, and information gathered during the investigation the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore the above allegation is deemed UNFOUNDED. Meaning the allegation facility is not adhering to resident’s dietary needs was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. The Department therefore dismissed the complaint.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.