Interviews conducted indicated that R1 had bruises and scars on their body prior to moving in to the facility. R1 frequently sat back in their wheelchair hard which caused marks on R1’s back. Facility staff assisted R1 with one shower while R1 was residing at the facility and did not notice any new marks or bruises. Interviews with residents in care indicated that staff have never hit residents in care. Therefore, the allegation staff hit resident resulting in bruising is unfounded.

Staff handled resident in a rough manner

Interviews conducted with residents indicated that staff handle residents appropriately and help with each resident’s activities of daily living. Residents R2 and R3 indicated that staff do not handle them in a rough manner. Interviews conducted with Licensee and staff indicated that proper training is done and used to help with transfers and mobility throughout the facility. Records reviewed indicated that residents in care did not have any unexplained injuries or falls at the facility. Therefore, the allegation staff handled resident in a rough manner is unfounded.

Based on records reviewed and interviews, LPA finds the above allegations to be UNFOUNDED- meaning that the allegations were false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted with the Administrator. Copy of report was given to facility.