Routine inspection·April 3, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jerome Haley and Edward Kim conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required one year annual inspection. LPAs Haley and Kim were greeted and granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Staff contacted Administrator Maxine (Maxima) Kniazeff who arrived a short time later and was present for the remainder of the of the visit. During the inspection, all resident bedrooms and bathrooms were inspected. All resident bedrooms had the necessary elements and were in compliance with regulation guidelines. Both resident bathrooms were clean and organized. Hot water temperatures were measured in the range of 111.3 degrees Fahrenheit and 111.2 degrees Fahrenheit. No hazardous items were observed in the resident bathrooms, and all grab bars were tightly secured to the wall. Resident medications, and P&I funds were locked in the cabinets in the facility office area. A first aid kit with all the required elements was locked in the cabinets as well. LPAs observed an emergency food supply, emergency water supply, and an emergency disaster kit in the closet near the front door. In the kitchen, knives and sharp objects are kept locked in a drawer near the sink. Hazardous cleaning materials are kept locked under the sink. A perishable food supply that meets regulation requirements was observed in the refrigerator. A non-perishable food supply that meets regulation requirements was observed in the cabinets. The garage was organized and free of clutter. There was a refrigerator in the garage with an additional supply of non-perishable food items, and several boxes of adult briefs were observed in the garage. There were also miscellaneous facility items being stored in the garage. The backyard was clean, organized, and walkways were free of obstruction. The side exit gate is self-closing and self-latching. Continued on LIC809C Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. A fully charged fire extinguisher was observed mounted on the wall in the kitchen. An emergency evacuation drill was conducted April 1, 2024 and evacuation drills are conducted monthly for all staff on each shift. Deficiencies are being cited as a result of today’s visit. An exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to Administrator Maxine Kniazeff.