Routine inspection·September 11, 2023

On 9/11/23 at 12:52 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Comfort Care Home. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Direct Support Professional (DSP) Josephine Napiza who contacted the Administrator, Peter Nora. The Administrator’s arrived at 1:10 p.m., and LPA explained the reason for the visit. This home is licensed to serve age range 60 and over. Approved hospice waiver for 6 residents. There were (6) clients in care during the time of this visit. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 8/01/23. The Administrator Certificate expires on 2/14/2024 #6031894740. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (3) staff files, (6) resident files, medications, and medication administration records for (6) residents. This home contains 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, Living room/office, kitchen, dining room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator. and observed all (5) resident bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The two bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin, and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bar, shower chair, and bathmat. The temperature measured at 114.0*F-114.1*F. The smoke detectors were battery operated and tested and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. There were (1) fire extinguishers located in kitchen fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with knives secured and locked in a cabinet. The toxins and cleaning supplies was locked underneath kitchen sink with cleaning agents and toxins. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines. Walls and floors, cabinets and counters were clean and sanitary throughout the home. (Report continued on LIC809C.) The outdoor grounds were toured and inspected, and the patio was well maintained with a shaded seating area accessible for client use. The garage contained a working washer and dryer, with cabinetry that contained emergency supply kits, bottled water, toiletries, personal care supplies, and PPE supplies. The Living room contained a non-working fireplace contained a covered screen so that it was inaccessible to the clients. Exit interview conducted with Peter Nora, Administrator, a copy of this report was provided.