Routine inspection·January 3, 2024

On 01/03/2024 at 1 :47 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Espana conducted an unannounced Required-1-year annual visit. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Espana conducted a risk assessment at the front door. Based on the assessment, the facility is clear of Covid-19 infection (No COVID-19 cases). LPA verified that the facility has an approved mitigation plan report. LPA was granted access and allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. The Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) facility is licensed for age range 60 and over, two (2) ambulatory and two (2) non-ambulatory in room #3 only.The Annual Licensing Fees are current. The facility is a story single-family home located in a residential neighborhood. The home consists of one (1) floor, three (3) resident rooms, one (1) office, two (2) restrooms, one (1) kitchen, one (1) dining room, one (1) living room. Administrator Gentry Richardson accompanied LPA inside and outside the facility during this inspection. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Exits/walkways around the home were free of debris and hazards and no locks were found on exits. Patio furniture under a shaded area behind house was accessible to clients. There are no weapons on the premises. There were no security bars on the windows. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed a two-day (2-day) supply of perishable and a seven-day (7-day) supply of non-perishable food. A fire/emergency drill was conducted on 12/11/2023. All three resident bedrooms had 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 was free of mold/mildew and non-skid mats were in place. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked in hall cabinets. Hot water temperature in bathroom 1 tested and kitchen both read 109.2 Fahrenheit. Two technical assistance provided today: Resident Rights/Information - Technical Assistance: 87468(c)(2)(A) - LPA and the Administrator did not observe PUB 475 (20"X26") at the front entryway of the facility. Disaster Preparedness - Technical Assistance: 1569.695(a)(5) - LPA and the Administrator did not observe the updated LIC610E. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was discussed and left with Administrator Gentry Richardson.