Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst Ryker Heberle conducted an unannounced case management at the facility. LPA met with facility Administrator Ernie Manaois (Admin).

LPA arrived at the facility to open a complaint investigation regarding a separate matter. During the complaint investigation, LPA observed a lock on the facility refrigerator. Admin confirmed that the facility has locks on all refrigerators and pantries to ensure that residents do not eat too much food at night.

LPA asked Admin if there were any residents at the facility diagnosed as food seeking, or otherwise needing restricted access to food. Admin stated that there were no residents at the facility with such diagnoses. LPA clarified to Administrator that residents at the facility shall have access to food at all times.

Administrator acknowledged understanding, and removed all locks from food storage cites located within the kitchen.

Deficiency cited, see 809-D, this report was reviewed with facility Administrator Ernie Manaois and a signed copy of the report was provided.