Routine inspection·September 17, 2025

At approximately 8:40 a.m. on 09/17/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicholas Reed conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with staff and disclosed the reason for the visit. The facility was last visited on 09/27/24 for an annual visit. It is a single story building with six (06) bedrooms, five (05) bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, and outdoor areas. It has an approved fire clearance for six (06) non-ambulatory residents, of which one (01) may be bedridden. The facility serves residents with dementia. Approved hospice waivers for six (06). Surveillance cameras are used in exterior areas. The front entrance was gated and unlocked from the inside. Staff permitted entry through a remote control. The front yard was maintained. At the front door, LPA observed postings for the house rules, visitation policy, facility sketch, facility license, COVID precautions, rights of resident councils, neighborhood grievance procedure, ombudsman contacts, and oxygen in use signs. Additional postings were observed for the emergency disaster plan, personal rights, and administrator certificates. A screening station at the front contained a visitor log and hand sanitizer. Walls, floors, windows, screens, and blinds were clean and in good repair. A fireplace in the living room was appropriately covered. At 9:00 a.m. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher near the main entrance. It was fully-charged and purchased on 09/15/25 with a receipt attached. The living room contained a television, reading materials, and furniture in good repair. The dining room contained furniture in good repair, board games, puzzles, and art supplies. At 9:10 a.m. the house telephone was called and deemed operational. At 9:15 a.m. LPA measured the room temperature to be 77 degrees Fahrenheit. At approximately 9:20 a.m., carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and operational. At 9:25 a.m. LPA observed a fully-stocked first aid kit in the kitchen. LPA observed an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable foods in the kitchen refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Emergency food and water supplies were observed in the pantry. Appliances were in good condition. Sharps and cleaning solutions were locked below the sink. Medications were locked above the counter top. At 9:30 a.m., a medication review was conducted with Staff #1 (S1). All medications reviewed were maintained in the correct quantities. The laundry area was near the kitchen and contained a washing machine and a dryer in working order. Detergents were locked above them in a cabinet. An office area near the laundry area contained locked confidential files. Eight (08) out of eight (08) auditory alarms were on and functional. The seating area in the rear was shaded. The back yard also contained a gardened area. A storage shed was locked and contained tools and extra supplies. Two (02) out of two (02) emergency exit paths were free of hazards. The exit gate was unlocked. The facility had six (06) bedrooms. All bedrooms contained a chair, lamp, nightstand, storage, and a bed with adequate bedding. All furnishings were clean and in good condition. Exit doors from rooms were unlocked. The facility had five (05) bathrooms. Four (04) were private bathrooms, and one (01) was shared. Bathrooms contained liquid soap, trash cans with tight fitting lids, grab bars near the toilet and shower, and a non-skid mat in the shower. At approximately 10:35 a.m. LPA measured the water temperature to be 119.2 degrees Fahrenheit in the private bathroom to Bedroom #3. At approximately 10:40 a.m. LPA conducted a records review of resident and personnel files. All files were complete and available for audit. During today’s inspection, no immediate health or safety hazards were observed. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided.