Routine inspection·July 26, 2024

At 9:00 a.m. on 07/26/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicholas Reed conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with the administrator and disclosed the reason for the visit. LPA and administrator toured the facility inside and out. The facility was last visited on 11/08/23 for an annual visit. It is a single-story building with six (06) bedrooms, four (04) bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outdoor areas. It has an approved fire clearance for six (06) residents, of which five (05) may be non-ambulatory and one (01) may be bedridden in Bedroom #6. The facility serves residents with dementia. Approved hospice waivers for six (06) residents. Cameras are located in common and exterior areas. The front yard was maintained. At the main entrance, LPA observed postings for the activity calendar, resident rights, rights of resident councils, Ombudsman contact, confidential complaints, emergency disaster plan, house rules, neighborhood grievance policy, non-discrimination notice, visitation policy, administrator certificates, COVID precautions, facility sketch, and the facility license. A screening station contained a sign-in sheet, digital thermometer, and masks. The facility has six (06) bedrooms. One (01) bedroom is designated for staff. The staff bedroom was attended and free of hazards. All bedrooms contained a night stand, lamp, storage, and a bed with adequate bedding. All furnishings were clean and in good condition. Emergency evacuation routes were posted in each room and clearly labelled. The facility has four (04) bathrooms. All bathrooms contained liquid soap, paper towels, trash cans, grab bars near the toilet, shower, and commode, and a non-skid mat in the shower. At 11:10 a.m. LPA measured the water temperature in the shared bathroom 116.9 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food in the kitchen and garage refrigerators and freezers. The stove hood was clean. Medications were locked by the refrigerator. Sharp objects were locked under the counter top. A washer and dryer in good condition near the dining room. Detergents and cleaners were locked in the bathroom closest to the dining room. At 11:30 a.m. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher near the laundry area. It was last inspected on 03/28/24. All emergency exit paths were free from obstructions. Three (03) out of three (03) exit gates were unlocked. Ramps with secure hand rails led out from Bedroom #6 and a sliding glass door near the kitchen. At 11:45 a.m. the administrator tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detector to be operational. When tested, two (02) out of two (02) fire doors closed automatically. The covered patio area contained furniture was in good condition. The back yard was maintained. The back yard contained a fountain with no water. A detached unit was locked and inaccessible. Walls, floors, ceilings, windows, screens, and blinds were clean and in good repair. A fireplace was appropriately covered. The hallway closet contained an adequate supply of fresh linens and towels. The room temperature was measured to be 77 degrees Fahrenheit at 11:45 a.m. The house telephone was called and determined functional at 11:50 a.m. Activities, reading material, television and art supplies were observed in the living room. During today's inspection, the facility is in compliance with Title 22 regulations. No immediate health and safety risks were observed. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided.