Living With Dignity Assisted Living at Pinery LLC

A recertification survey was completed on 12/29/25. Deficiencies were cited. Based on observation and interview, the facility (residence) failed to ensure the right of privacy, including the right to be free of cameras, audio monitors, chimes, and alerts on entrances/exits, affecting eight current members (residents).Findings include:During the environmental tour on 12/29/25, it was revealed the residence had a camera located in the community dining room that pointed toward the dining room table and kitchen. Another camera was located at the front entrance that monitored the front porch and ramp leading to the driveway. There were two signs on the wall of the resident dining room that read, "all activities are recorded to aid in the prosecution of any crime committed against this facility," and "warning: audio monitoring on premises." The doors to the front entrance on the main level of the residence, in addition to the sliding door located in the basement, had codes and chimes that sounded an alarm when the code was not used, and chime when the code was used to open the door. A chime was also located on the kitchen door leading to the back porch that would sound when opened. On 12/29/25, at approximately 2:38 p.m., the administrator stated it was her understanding the residence had a working exterior front entrance camera for resident and visitor monitoring, but the camera located in the resident dining room had not bee.. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility (residence) failed to protect the right to privacy and dignity of members (residents) by failing to provide a lockable bathroom and a key to the bedrooms, affecting eight current residents. Findings include:1. ObservationOn 12/29/25 at approximately 8:30 a.m., an environmental tour of the residence revealed the resident bathroomlocated in the basement, did not have a lock on the doors to access the bathroom. 2. Record ReviewAn individualized care plan for Resident #1, updated 12/22/25, did not indicate the residence provided Resident #1 with a key to his bedroom or to the residence. An individualized care plan and assessment for Resident #2, updated 12/8/25, indicated Resident #2 declined the option to receive a key to her bedroom and to the residence.3. InterviewsOn 12/29/25, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Resident #1 stated he could not remember if he received a key to his room or to the residence from the staff since the time of admission. On 12/29/25, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the administrator stated all eight current residents did not receive a key to their bedrooms or to the residence at the time of admission or since admission.On 12/29/25, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the administrator acknowledged Resident #1 did not indicate on the current individualized care plan and assess..

A relicensure survey was completed on 12/29/25. Deficiencies were cited. A change of ownership occurred on 11/21/25. Based on observation and interviews, the residence failed to store resident medications in a refrigerator that does not contain food and is not accessible to residents, affecting eight current residents.Findings include:On 12/29/25 at approximately 12:55 p.m., the refrigerator located in the garage of the residence revealed a lock box of refrigerated medications stored with food items. The medication lockbox contained two boxes of Latanoprost 0.005% ophthalmic solution prescribed to Resident #3. Food items stored in the refrigerator with the lock box of medications included eggs, milk, cheese, and yogurt. The refrigerator, along with the door leading into the garage from the residence kitchen, was accessible to all eight current residents. On 12/29/25, at 12:55 p.m., Staff #1 stated refrigerated medications for residents are stored in an unmarked lockbox located in a garage refrigerator with food items. Staff #1 stated the lockbox contained two boxes of Latanoprost 0.005% ophthalmic solution, prescribed to Resident #3. Staff .. Based on observations and interview, the residence failed to keep the residence porches, handrails, and ramps in good repair, affecting eight current residents.Findings Include:On 12/29/25 at approximately 7:30 a.m., an environmental tour revealed that a ramp, located at the front entrance of the residence, showed multiple areas of loose and raised wooden boards. The handrail of the front ramp showed paint flakes and splintered wood. A second ramp, located on the south side of the residence, revealed a one-inch gap where the wood of the ramp met the front entrance sidewalk. The residence ' s southside ramp revealed a raised wooden board with a one-inch gap, and a raised screw on the handrail. Further, multiple areas of the residence ' s back porch revealed loose wooden floorboards, and the residence ' s front entrance driveway and sidewalk leading to the street revealed multiple areas of cracked and missing concrete. On 12/29/25 at approximately 12:00 p.m., a resident was observed walking slowly and unst.. THIS PORTION OF THE REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. No response is necessary. The residence was advised it must review and maintain the following processes in accordance with existing program regulations found at 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 7. 14.38 All medications shall be stored in a locked cabinet, cart or storage area when unattended by qualified medication administration persons or other licensed staff.

A revisit survey was completed on 7/17/23 for all previous deficiencies cited on 12/12/22. The facility is in compliance with all deficiencies were cited. Citation coded "0000" or "9999" are initial and final comments of an inspection for informational purposes, this field may also have been left blank intentionally