Complaint Investigation Report

R2 does not like to be told what to do from staff. R2 denied ever seeing staff drink or smoke at the home. R2 stated the residents smoke cigarettes in the backyard. R2 feels safe at the facility and says it is the best facility R2 has ever been.

According to an interview with Resident 3 (R3), R3 likes living at the facility. R3 denied ever seeing staff smoke marijuana or drink alcohol. R3 feels safe at the facility.

LPA Valerio interviewed five (5) staff members. All staff interviews denied that any of the allegations are true.

According to an interview with Staff 1 (S1), staff treat all clients with dignity and respect. Staff remind residents of consequences that could happen in the community if they make bad choices, but it is a reminder. Residents have the right to leave the facility. The residents also have the right to smoke, drink, or do what they want. Staff's job is to make sure they are safe and out of harm from others. Staff do no promote drinking or smoking habits.

According to Staff 2 (S2), S2 never seen or heard of any staff drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, making derogatory comments to residents, or having behaviors that pose a risk to residents. S2 stated staff have to go by the rules and sometimes residents do not like follow the rules or told what to do. S2 says they treat all staff with dignity and respect.

According to Staff 3 (S3), S3 reported that a resident apologize to S3 for making the allegations. S3 stated the resident said it because the resident wanted more cigarettes. According to S3, the resident smokes and drinking lot of caffeine. S3 would remind residents to clean up the kitchen, the room, and any bodily fluids. S3 stated none of that is true.