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Hospice enrollment packet (dated 06/13/2025), and Advance Health Care Directive (dated 08/11/2025).
On 09/16/2025 and 10/22/2025, LPA Bunker toured the facility's buildings and grounds to observe and identify any signs of neglect, abuse, or other immediate health and safety threats. No signs of neglect or abuse were observed during today's visit.
On 10/22/2025, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., LPA Pamela Bunker conducted interviews with staff members #1–#4 (S1–S4) regarding the complaint allegation.
On 10/22/2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., LPA Bunker attempted to interview residents #1–#3 (R1–R3). R1-R2 are non-verbal and unable to participate in the interview process, and R3 failed to answer any of the questions posed, follow the conversation, or demonstrate understanding of the inquiries.
Investigation revealed the following.
Allegation: Staff accepted a resident with a prohibited health condition.
On 10/22/2025, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., the Department conducted interviews with staff members #1-#4 (S1-S4). Who stated that the facility did not accept a resident with a prohibited health condition. 4 out of 4 staff confirmed that Resident #1 (R1) was admitted to the facility with a stage lV wound and is currently on hospice care, receiving ongoing treatment for the condition. 4 out of 4 staff stated that the hospice team provides regular services to R1. A home health nurse visits once a week, a bath nurse visits twice a week, and the wound care physician visits once a week. 4 out of 4 staff reported that R1 no longer has a gastrostomy tube. The Stage IV wound is actively being treated by R1’s wound care physician using stem cell therapy. 4 out of 4 staff members confirmed that the facility holds an approved hospice waiver, authorizing the provision of hospice services within the facility. 4 out of 4 staff members denied the allegation.
On 10/22/2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.., the Department attempt to interviewed three residents #1-#2 (R1-R2). 2 out of 2 residents was non-verbal, and 1 out of 3 had difficulties understanding and answering the questions.
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