Routine inspection·June 10, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into facility by Administrator (AD) Mary Joyce Nora. The facility is a one-story home with five resident bedrooms, one resident bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, common area, staff room, staff bedroom, laundry area, backyard and attached 2-car garage. Facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. LPA noted residents were lounging in the common area, resting in their rooms or walking outside with staff. All resident rooms had required elements, including bed, chair, closet space and ample lighting. Facility has extra linens and hygiene supplies for residents in the hallway closet. Restrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels and have hand washing postings. Hot water measured between 105 and 120 degrees F. LPA observed facility has emergency food and water supply. LPA observed the fire extinguisher was last serviced in September of 2023. LPA observed hazardous items such as knives, chemicals and cleaners to be locked up in the kitchen and the laundry area. Knives are locked up separate from toxic chemicals. Medication for each resident is kept locked in a cabinet in the common area. The backyard has a shaded sitting/lounging area. Exit gate is unlocked and self latching. LPA observed exit gate to be unobstructed. LPA reviewed two resident files and two staff files. LPA also reviewed medication for two residents. LPA interviewed one staff and one resident. Facility has musical instruments, electronics and plenty of space for resident activities. No deficiencies noted during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and was provided to the facility