Routine inspection·February 14, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required one-year annual inspection. LPA Haley was greeted and granted entry by staff who contacted Licensee/Administrator (AD) Bahira Hanna. AD Hanna arrived later and was present for the remainder of the visit. AD Hanna has a current Administrators certificate that expires August 20, 2025. Joy in Life Homes is a one-story community with seven bedrooms, six of which are for residents, one is for caregivers, and three bathrooms. The current capacity is six and the census was two during today’s visit. Residents were observed in their room watching television. During the inspection, LPA Haley observed all resident bedrooms. The bedrooms had all the requirements and were in compliance with regulation guidelines. In the hallway near the main bathroom, LPA Haley observed a supply of clean linens. On the other side of the hallway closet is locked and used to store resident medications and first aid supplies. Resident bathrooms were observed. Hot water temperatures were measured in between 110 - 113 degrees Fahrenheit. A few hazardous items were observed in the bathroom of a vacant room. AD Hanna was advised and immediately had the items removed. In the kitchen LPA observed a perishable and nonperishable food supply in compliance with regulation guidelines. All four burners and the warmer were operational on the gas stove in the kitchen. A fire extinguisher was observed mounted on the wall in the kitchen. The Carbon Monoxide detector was mounted on the wall behind the dining room table and tested operational. In the garage, LPA Haley observed an additional supply of perishable and nonperishable food items. Knives, sharp objects, and hazardous cleaning materials are kept locked in the garage. Continued on LIC809C A washer and dryer was observed in the garage, and several facility items like a hoyer lift, bed frames, mattresses, and gardening tools to name a few of the items being stored in the garage. The backyard was clean and organized. No tripping hazards were observed. During the tour of the exterior portion of the facility, LPA Haley observed a shaded patio area with a table and chairs. Both side exit gates are self-closing and self-latching. Smoke detectors were observed in all resident rooms and tested operational. Deficiencies, Technical Violations and Technical Advisories are being cited as a result of today’s visit. An exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee/Administrator Bahira Hanna.