Arizona: State Finds Filth, Bed Bugs at Valley Assisted Living Home Exposed In ABC15 Investigation

A state health department investigation was launched because an ABC15 report found multiple problems at an assisted living facility for disabled and vulnerable adults, records show.

Inspectors with the Arizona Health Services Department visited The Lodge at 14th Street two days after an undercover ABC15 investigation.

The facility was forced to file a plan of correction and fix the problems. At this point, it's not clear if further action will be taken against the facility or its management.

The full inspection report and plan of correction  was released to ABC15 through a public records request.

State inspection mirrors ABC15 investigation
In late February, the ABC15 Investigators went undercover at The Lodge  and shot or obtained videos and pictures to document the conditions.

Our report revealed filthy rooms, residents in tattered and dirty clothing, blood- and bug-stained mattresses without sheets or blankets, and evidence of past and current bed bug problems.
State inspectors found the exact same problems.

In addition, they found issues with a lack of proof of employee certifications and background checks.

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Arizona:  ABC15 Uncover Investigation: Filthy Conditions, Bed Bugs at Assisted Living Facility