Routine inspection·June 5, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Lyman and Andrea Mendivil conducted an unannounced visit to The Covington. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPAs were allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 343 of which 160 may be non-ambulatory and 6 bedridden. There are a combined total of 217 residents today including independent living, assisted living and memory care. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 15 residents and the facility currently has 13 residents on hospice care. Cash Benton has an administrator certificate expiring on 11/28/2026. LPAs Lyman and Mendivil along with Assistant Living Director Irene Falcon toured the facility at 8:51 AM. Administrator Cash Benton joined the tour in progress. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility records and the first aid kit. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. Facility consists of a four story independent living building, twenty two independent living cottages and a two story assisted living/ memory care building. Throughout the different buildings, LPAs observed multiple outside areas, two dining rooms, beauty salon, fitness area, theater, activity areas and a secured swimming pool. Resident apartments had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 106 and 110 degrees F in facility restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Staff responded within 5 minutes for emergency pull. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had required elements including thermometer and scissors. LPAs observed cleaning supplies are secured. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Facility is keeping a log of freezer/ refrigerator temperatures and were within range. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 06/05/2025 Smoke detectors and fire inspections are conducted annually by an outside company, Cosco with the last inspection date in September 2024. Facility has carbon monoxide detectors in resident rooms and are tested by Cosco as well. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. LPAs observed evacuation chairs at stairwells. LPAs toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. LPAs observed ample emergency food and water. LPAs reviewed the emergency disaster plan and infection control plan during the visit. Plans are thorough and complete. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 02/19/2025. Facility provides activities in the form of games, exercise, and outings in the community. LPAs observed residents participating in activities during the visit. LPAs spoke with residents during the visit who stated satisfaction with facility services. LPAs observed no health or safety concerns during the visit. LPAs reviewed select resident and staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, current physician reports and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation such as health screen/TB, training and criminal record clearance. LPAs reviewed medication administration and storage. Medications are stored in a locked medication cart. Medications are being administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was given at time of visit.