Routine inspection·January 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by the caregivers and greeted by the Administrator who arrived at 10:35 am. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual inspection. The Administrator confirmed there are five residents.. The facility is licensed for a total of six non-ambulatory residents of which two can be bedridden. LPA Spaeth and the Administrator toured the location at 10:50 am until 11:24 am. Common Areas – LPA observed the family room, kitchen, and dining room are combined. The family room contained comfortable seating and a television. The dining room section contained a dining room table and chairs. Kitchen – LPA observed a two-day supply of perishable food and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food items. The medications are locked in a kitchen cabinet. The knives were locked in a kitchen drawer. A fire extinguisher was located in the kitchen area. Laundry Room – The laundry room was located and contained washer/dryer, laundry soap, and cleaning solutions. Hallway – The hallway contained cabinets and the clean linens are stored in the cabinet.. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked. An additional freezer is located in the garage and contained additional frozen food items. Resident Bedrooms - There are four resident bedrooms which are furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, chest of drawers and a closet. Two residents are currently in the master bedroom (Bedroom #3) along with the master bath. Bathrooms – There are two bathrooms in the facility which contained hand soap, paper towels, slip resistant mat, and a trash can. LPA tested the water temperature at 11:00 am which was 117.0 degrees F. Backyard - Comfortable outdoor seating is provided for the residents. The side gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors – The detectors were tested at 11:10 am and were operable. LPA reviewed residents' records at 11:51 am until 12:15 pm. LPA reviewed staff records at 12:15 pm until 12:40 pm LPA reviewed resident medications at 1:00 pm until 1:15 pm. There are no deficiencies to report. The exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the signed report was given.