Routine inspection·September 5, 2023

On 09/05/2023 at 8:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David España conducted an unannounced required annual visit. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA España conducted a risk assessment at the front door. Based on the assessment, the facility is clear of Covid-19 infection. LPA verified that the facility has an approved mitigation plan report. The facility is licensed for six (6) residents of which all may be non-ambulatory and have dementia. Facility is approved for 3 hospice waivers. Currently, there are six (6) residents present during today’s visit. LPA met with Caregiver, Amalia Conception and toured the inside and outside grounds of the facility and was met by Arielle Lewis, Assistant Administrator. During the tour, LPA observed the facility’s infection control practices. LPA observed required covid postings throughout the facility. All rooms (7) were inspected. All rooms are single occupancy, and one room is used for the caregivers. Bed linen were sufficient in amount, mattresses were observed in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Furniture in the living room observed to be in good condition. There are no weapons on the premises. Residents’ bathrooms were checked, toilets and water faucets worked properly. The water temperature measured within range. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed a supply of perishable and a 7-day of non-perishable food. Cleaning supplies were observed locked. Centrally stored medications were observed stored in their originally received containers and observed locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Two fire extinguishers were observed fully charged. One in the kitchen and one in the hallway. Due to time restraints at this time the annual visit will be completed on a later date due to time constraints.  Therefore, staff and clients' records will be reviewed on a later date. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided.