Pre-licensing visit·August 8, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tao conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant is applying for Residential Care for Elderly to serve residents for age 60 and above. This is a change of ownership. The current applicant’s licensee is St. Sebastian Home of the Elderly, LLC. The facility was previously licensed to St Elizabeth’s Home for the Elderly II -198601681. LPA met with Briana McGree, applicant/ administrator. The requested capacity is six (6). Facility has an approved Dementia Care Plan. Hospice waiver was approved for six (6). Fire clearance: Fire clearance was granted on 01/03/23 for six (6) non-ambulatory and zero (0) bedridden. Auditory device is installed at all exits and operable. Structure: The property is a single-family residence located in a neighborhood, consisting of four (4) bedrooms (2 bedrooms are shared and 2 bedrooms are private), two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, garage, and living room with a TV. Passageways, walkways and patios are free from obstructions. The entrance and side areas are free of hazards and debris. Garage is not accessible to residents. Bedrooms and Bathrooms for Residents: Bedrooms have nightstand, adequate lighting, adequate closet and drawer space. Bedrooms are spacious and allow for easy passage between and comfortable for usage. Toilet, wash basin, bathtub/shower in bathrooms are operable. (- Continued LIC 809 C -) Bedrooms are accommodated for residents. Grab bars are maintained for each toilet, bathtub and shower. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Sufficient linen/supplies which include pillowcases, mattress pads, blanket and bedspreads are available. Adequate supply of linen, wash clothes and towels are observed. Food Service: Dishes, cups and flat ware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Dishwasher in kitchen properly installed and functioning. Knives, cutlery and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents. Food supply consist of two days of perishable and two weeks of non-perishable was observed. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: Medication cabinet is installed with a lock and inaccessible to residents. Smoke Detectors: Smoke /carbon monoxide detectors are tested and operable. They are located in hallways and each bedroom. Appliances: Stove burners, oven, microwave, washer, and dryer working. There are two refrigerators, all located in the kitchen. Each refrigerator has a measured temperature of at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit for appropriate food storage. Freezer is at (0) zero degrees Fahrenheit. The residence is equipped with central air and heat. (- continued LIC 809 C -) Toxins: Poisons, toxins, and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to residents. They are stored separately from food source. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan, Signages and posters: Emergency Disaster Plan and Labor law poster are posted. Exit Plan are available for review. Outdoor activity area in backyard: Outdoor activity area is furnished with chairs and table and in compliance. Shaded area in the backyard at the outdoor activity area is provided. Residents & Staff Files: Locked cabinets for records of staff and residents are installed and available. Residents file are observed. Applicant will not handle cash resources for residents. Water Temperature: Tested at 105.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Menu and phone: Menus are available for review. Free landline telephone is available for residents’ use and operable. Fire extinguishers: Fire extinguishers are available in the facility. They are fully charged, and last service was done in 1/3/23. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has recreational materials for the residents’ use and commensurate with the plan of operation. (- continued LIC 809 C -) Pool: No bodies of water located at the facility. Finding: No issue was observed during today’s visit. Exit: Exit conference was conducted. Applicant requested to waive Component III orientation during this visit since applicant had done Component III orientations a few times from applicant’s other licensed facilities during pre-licensing visits. A copy of this report was provided to applicant. LPA will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, s/he has been instructed to communicate with the CAB Analyst who assigned to his/her application.