Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility regarding complaint #18-AS-20220927205726. The LPA met with Staff, Orlando Trajico, and informed him of the purpose of the visit.

During the investigation, an interview revealed staff lock the refrigerator door due to a resident taking items out of the refrigerator and not eating what was removed. The LPA did see latches for a lock on the refrigerator on January 23, 2023, during a visit. Per Administrator, Cheryl De La Cruz, the staff are no longer locking the refrigerator. This posed a potential threat to the health, safety, and personal rights of the residents in care. A citation will be issued.

An exit interview was conducted with De La Cruz over the phone; this report was reviewed, and a copy was provided, along with appeal rights.