Pre-licensing visit·September 23, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho made an announced visit for a pre-licensing evaluation. LPA met with Applicant/Licensee Sean McKeever. The facility has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. This is a single story facility with a two car garage. The inspection is as follows: A fire clearance was granted on February 17, 2022 for 6 non-ambulatory residents. The Applicant has requested a hospice waiver in between February 15 to April 15, 2022. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility including all resident bedrooms and bathrooms. The hot water temperature was tested in the resident bathrooms and observed to be 108.8 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #1 and 107.2 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #2. One fire extinguisher was mounted and charged but was expired on 11/27/2020. Smoke detectors were centrally wired throughout and have been checked by the fire department. Carbon monoxide detectors are operational including auditory devices. There is sufficient supply of linens, and there are non-skid mats in the showers. There was one locked closet for medications which included first aid kits. All cleaning equipments were stored in the locked garage. There were several locked closets for storage of toxins and cleaning equipments. All exits have auditory devices except one exit side gate. The kitchen area was checked. The kitchen sink and microwave needs a deep cleaning. Sean McKeever stated that the food menu, activity calendars, theft and loss policy, admission agreement, and emergency plans will be posted. The Complaint Poster (PUB475) did not meet the size requirement. LPA reviewed the outdoor area and there were outdoor furniture under a patio lattice. Continued LIC809-C... A second pre-licensing will be scheduled. The following items need to be corrected prior to licensure: 1.) The entire facility needs a deep cleaning mainly in the kitchen sink, microwave, and all showers in the bathrooms including shower curtain rails 2.) Wash all bedding/linens 3.) Replace two of four light bulbs in Bathroom #1 4.) Mattress covers are needed for two beds 5.) A floor lamp is needed for better lighting in the living room 6.) Night lights are needed in the hallway and dining area 7.) Repair auditory device on the exit side gate 8.) Repair left faucet in Bathroom #2 9.) Remove all trash, ladder, and tools in the garage 10.) Remove all debris in front of the main entrance walkway 11.) Enlarge and post the Complaint Poster (PUB475), post the food menu, activity calendars, theft and loss policy, admission agreement, and emergency plans 12.) Please associate Co-Licensee/Administrator Maria McKeever and Administrator Kayla McKeever Component III was waived because Applicant has other licensed facilities and has already completed Component III. Facility does not appear ready for licensure. Any items noted during today’s visit are to be corrected by Tuesday, September 27, 2022. LPA Cho will conduct a subsequent Pre-Licensing visit on September 27, 2022 at 9:00am to review the items listed above. An exit interview was conducted with Applicant/Licensee Sean McKeever, and a copy of this report was provided at the time of this visit.