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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Natasha Persaud conducted an unannounced visit to conclude the complaint investigation regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with Staff, Petra Galindez. LPA discussed allegation with the administrator, Raushon Ahmed via telephone while at the facility.
During the investigation, the facility was briefly toured, and interviews conducted with staff, residents and outside sources. It was alleged that the licensee did not provide nutritious quality meals to meet the residents’ needs. It was reported that the food was not good, and they ate half-frozen hot dogs for a week. Residents were interviewed and denied being served half frozen hot dogs. Staff interviewed confirmed they do not serve frozen hot dogs. Staff stated they fry the hot dog to ensure it’s fully cooked. Resident interviews confirmed the facility serves fruits, vegetables, chicken, spaghetti, potatoes, pancakes, waffles, eggs and soups. Residents also commented that the food was good. Staff confirmed serving a variety of cooked foods to the residents. On 06/15/21, LPA observed the fridge, and the freezer had a sufficient supply of nutritional foods. The administrator also had an additional fridge and freezer in the garage with an extra supply of food. Continued on an LIC 9099C. |