The Groves.

“Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to immediately report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation according to A.R.S. § 46-454. Findings include: 1. A.R.S. § 46-454 states, "A. A health professional, emergency medical technician, home health provider, hospital intern or resident, speech, physical or occupational therapist, long-term care provider, social worker, peace officer, medical examiner, guardian, conservator, fire protection personnel, developmental disabilities provider, employee of the department of economic security or other person who has responsibility for the care of a vulnerable adult and who has a reasonable basis to believe that abuse, neglect or exploitation of the vulnerable adult has occurred shall immediately report or cause reports to be made of such reasonable basis to a peace officer or to the adult protective services central intake unit. The guardian or conservator of a vulnerable adult shall immediately report or cause reports to be made of such reasonable basis to the superior court and the adult protective services central intake unit. The reports required by this subsection shall be made immediately by telephone or online.” 2. A review of R1’s medical records revealed an “Incident Report & Investigation Summary” dated May 23, 2026. The report indicated suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation that occurred at 1:05 PM on May 23, 2026. Further review revealed the suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation was not reported to adult protective services (APS) until May 25, 2026. 3. A review of facility policies and procedures revealed a policy titled, “Response to Sudden, Intense, or Out-of-Control Resident Behavior” which stated, “8. After the Incident: Follow-Up and Reporting. c. If harm occurred or abuse is suspected, the Executive Director will investigate and report suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services (APS) in accordance with mandatory reporting laws.” 4. In an interview, E1 reported the facility delayed immediately reporting the incident because it occurred over a holiday weekend and they wanted to wait until Monday to report it.  5. In an exit interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, and no additional information was provided.”