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32 | Allegation: Due to lack of supervision, resident physically assaulted another resident. It was alleged that R1 had a bruise near their eye and R1 did not remember how they got the bruise (it was from falling or R2 hit R1).
Interviewed Administrator and staff denied the allegation and stated that there are enough staff on schedule throughout the day and during the night to properly supervise all residents in care as well as to ensure that all residents are safe at all times. Interviewed Administrator stated that R1 has the tendency of making up stories so they can have their way. Interviewed Administrator and staff stated that they were not witnessed that R2 or another resident hit R1. Administrator stated that on Sunday R1's FMs came to visit them and R1 told FMs that R2 just hit them. R2 was in the patio with R1 and R1's FMs at the time of R1's FM visitation. FMs apologize to R2 and told R2 they saw that R2 not gotten close to R1 at all (Copy of SIR dated 9/14/25 was provided to LPA). Interviewed FM1 and FM2 confirmed that R2 did not hit R1. FMs stated that they didn't notice any bruises on R1, but there was a red mark on R1's face close their right eye and could be because of R1's dry skin. Interviewed staff stated that they noticed dry skin by R1 right eye and applied lotion. They remind R1 to always apply lotion and not scratch their face. Interviewed S3 and S4 stated that R1 sleep on their right side and put hands under the face (sometimes R1 put their purse under the face). They stated that R1 has 2-3 big rings on both their hands, and it could be the reason for redness of skin and possibly bruises. Interviewed R1 said that R2 hit them but could not provide any details regarding the incident. Interviewed R2 stated they didn't hit R1. Additional residents interviewed have not observed R2 or any other resident hitting R1 or another resident. LPA did not observe any bruises on R1 but noticed very faint redness on R1's face near right eye. LPA review of staff roster revealed that the facility has adequate staff on schedule.
Based on statements gathered from interviews conducted with staff, residents and observations, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Exit interview conducted with Administrator and the copy of this report was provided.
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