Routine inspection·March 27, 2023

On 3/27/2023, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) D. Ayers arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Licensee Herman Fickewirth. Administrator certificate was current with expiration date 9/3/2023. There were 2 residents on hospice at the time of the inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. Pathways and doors were clear and free from obstruction. Smoke-detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors were present and operational. Facility was clean and odor free. LPA observed sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs. Common areas were clean, adequately furnished, and adequately lit. Resident bedrooms were clean and had required minimum furnishings. Resident bathrooms were clean, odor free, and water temperature was within required temperature range. Sharp items were secured in a locked drawer in the garage. A locked cabinet was observed to store resident medications, and medications appeared to be administered properly. The fence had a self-locking latch mechanism, and there was adequate outdoor seating for residents. LPA reviewed facility plan of operations and emergency disaster plan. LPA reviewed staff and resident files. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan, and a copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection, exit interview conducted with Licensee, a copy of the report was provided.