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The Reporting Party (RP) alleged that her brother, Resident #1 (R1) was given drugs while in his room. [See LIC811 Confidential Name List for a description of select person identifiers used in this report]. LPA interview with RP revealed that RP did not witness this alleged incident.
LPA interview with the Administrator reported that drug and alcohol use is not permitted on the property, but there are designated smoking areas outside the property. The facility is not a locked facility, and per the admissions agreement, residents are allowed to come and go freely but they must sign in and out of the logbook.
Interviews with other staff corroborated that clients are allowed to smoke outside in designated areas and if residents are caught smoking inside their rooms, they are reminded of the admissions agreement. Staff interviews also mention how illegal substances are not allowed on the facility grounds. Interviews with residents reported being aware that if housekeeping finds any evidence of smoking or other drugs in their room, the Administrator is notified and appropriate action is taken. Residents did not report observing any use of illegal substances inside or outside the facility property.
LPA interview with outside sources familiar with the facility corroborated no concern regarding lack of supervision or drug use at the facility. Further, during unannounced facility visits LPA did not observe any prohibited drug use.
The Department has investigated the lack of supervision resulting in drug use. Based upon the information obtained during this investigation, it is determined that the preponderance of evidence was not met to support or corroborate these allegations and therefore deemed unsubstantiated.
And exit interview was conducted with Administrator Becky Rayo, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee’s Rights (LIC9058 01/16) were provided.
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