Routine inspection·August 16, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Troy Watson conducted an unannounced visit to A Caring Touch Board and Care III on 08/16/2024 at 11:08 AM. The LPA met with the House Manager Paige Esquivel, and the purpose of the visit was explained. Facility is licensed to serve 6 non- ambulatory residents and currently has a census of (6) of which one has an approved hospice waiver. Some residents are diagnosed with dementia and one resident is receiving hospice care services. The facility does not handle any of the resident’s money. This home is a single-story home consisting of: (4) resident bedrooms, (4) bathrooms, (1) living room, (1) kitchen with a dining area, laundry room and an outdoor shaded patio area. The residents bedrooms have the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower were free of mold / mildew water temperature measured between 105 F– 109. F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors worked properly; the residence has two fire extinguishers that are fully charged. Carbon monoxide / smoke detectors were operational. First Aid kit was checked and properly stocked with scissors, tape, gauze and certified manual available. No bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the House Manager Paige Esquivel.