Pre-licensing visit·November 12, 2024

On 11/12/2024 at 9:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Fowler conducted an unannounced pre-licensing inspection LPA met with Marilyn Pantonial, Administrator. The facility has a fire clearance for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to the bedrooms, bathrooms, common living areas, kitchen, backyard. The facility has a total of seven (7) bedrooms which one (1) is occupied by staff, the facility has two (2) bathrooms. No bodies of water observed. There is sufficient lighting around the facility. Client’s rooms are equipped with the proper furniture, bedding, and lighting. Bathrooms shower/tub was equipped with a nonskid mat. Passageways and hallways are free of obstruction. Locked closet available to store medications. Hot water temperature is measured at 116.7 Fahrenheit in shared clients' bathroom. Fire extinguisher was serviced on 12/15/2024. First Aid kit was complete. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors present and in working condition. Facility needs to correct the following issues: · Lighter, scissors in an unlocked drawer, and scissors in the dishwasher. continue on LIC809C continued from LIC809 · Facility dose not have enough food. Purchase food non-perishable and perishable. · Staff living in the garage storage room. · missing screen on the kitchen window. · unlocked medication in garage storage/bedroom. unlocked Round-up weed killer in the backyard. fruit picker in the back yard. Issues were noted during inspection. LPA observed that facility is not ready to be licensed. This report will be submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed and is subject to final approval by CAB. Additional requirements may still be required. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report provided