Routine inspection·September 23, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. Facility is a one story home with 6 bedrooms, 1 staff room, 4 bathrooms, living room, family rooms, kitchen, dining room and a two car garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for 4. LPA met with Administrator Jonathan Harlan and explained the reason for the visit. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the main entry way of the facility. LPA observed fireplace in the living room is screened. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. Knives and sharp objects are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. Cleaning supplies are kept locked under the kitchen sink. Medication is kept locked in a cabinet. LPA inspected the first aid kit, the first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA observed the facility has a tablet that connects to the internet for reside use. LPA inspected the 4 facility bathrooms. All 4 bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 112.0 to 112.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. LPA toured all 6 resident rooms. All resident rooms had the required furnishings and bedding. LPA observed clean linens stored in the pantry of bathroom number 1. LPA toured the garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed emergency food and water stored in the garage along with extra food and supplies. LPA toured the backyard. Both exit gates are operational. No bodies of water observed. There is a covered patio with a table and chairs. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. No discrepancies observed. All staff present were associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 5 resident files and medication. No discrepancies observed. No obstacles or hazards observed inside of the facility. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.