Routine inspection·September 13, 2023

On 9/13/2023, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) D. Ayers arrived unannounced to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Executive Director Elvyra Abare and announced the purpose of the visit. Administrator Certification is current with renewal date 7/10/2024. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. All passageways and exits were clear and free from obstruction. Fire extinguishers were recently serviced and facility has a sprinkler system. Facility regularly conducts emergency drills in cooperation with local fire authority. LPA toured the facility kitchen and observed an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs. Kitchen and all common areas were clean, well-lit, and odor-free. Facility had adequate supply of emergency food and first aid supplies. LPA reviewed emergency-disaster plan. LPA toured a sample of resident bedrooms and bathrooms, which were observed to be clean, with all fixtures and appliances functioning properly. Bathrooms were clean and were equipped with required grab-bars and non-skid mats. LPA observed centrally stored medications in assisted living to be properly stored and secured, and medications appeared to be administered properly. Narcotic medications were secured in a locked canister within the medication cart and all doses were recorded. LPA reviewed a sample of resident and staff files. Files contained required documentation and records. LPA requested the following files to be provided to CCLD by 9/20/2023: LIC 500, LIC 308, LIC610E, and LIC 9020a. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. A copy of the report was provided and exit interview conducted with Administrator.