Routine inspection·October 22, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gary Tan, initially met with staff Josephine Pataueg for a One (1) Year Required visit for this facility. Staff called the administrator Mark Yule who arrived 30 minutes later. LPA explained the reason for the visit. There is only one entrance being utilized at the facility, there are required poster posted at the main door. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheet, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. The facility had submitted and approved Mitigation plan. Signs to wear a mask and other Covid 19 prevention protocol signs were posted outside the doors. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, physical distancing and other necessary signs were posted in the bathroom and all over the facility. The facility has a designated visitors' area at the side yard. The facility has sufficient stock of PPE in the storage room. A tour of the physical plant was conducted with the administrator at 9:30 AM. The facility is a single storey building with six (6) residents' bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms currently occupying four (4) residents. There is an additional room and bathroom designated for staff use. The facility is fire cleared for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. Hospice waiver for one (1) resident. Physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, and doors were checked, the following was noted: Living and dining room furniture were also checked. The living room is neat and clean along with dining The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 76°F. The smoke detectors are hardwired and inter connected and observed to be operational. The fire extinguishers were filled and current . The side yard of the facility has outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for clients. The front and backyard passageways were clear of any obstruction. The swimming pool is appropriately fenced and was observed to be locked during visit. There is no garage at the facility only driveway at the front. There is a shed at the side yard being used as a storage for old equipment and other supplies. The laundry area is located inside the staff bathroom and observed to be locked and inaccessible to the residents. Food Service/Kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Cleaning supplies including detergents and pesticides and other toxins are stored in the cabinet under the sink. Knives and sharps are observed to be kept in a locked drawer in the kitchen. The Clients' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Clients have sufficient amounts of personal hygiene product which is provided by the licensee. The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. LPA observed the appropriate grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower. The hot water temperature measured at a range of 111.3°F to 116.2°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There is enough clean linen available in stock at the linen cabinet. Medications : LPA observed the medication cabinet to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Medications are listed on the centrally stored medication and destruction record. First aid kit has complete tools and supplies. Client records : Client records are reviewed. Resident #1 (R1) has a Dementia diagnosis but Medical assessment is not current. Staff records : LPA conducted a complete file review of staff record. Staff present did not have current first aid and health screening on file. Disaster drill was last conducted on 09/19/2023. Required posting are observed to be complete and current and displayed properly at the facility. Citation issued. Appeal rights discussed and given. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report issued.