Follow-up·December 18, 2024

On December 18, 2024, at 4:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted a Case Management visit following up an email self-reporting an incident that occurred at the facility. LPA Kim was greeted and granted entry by Concierge Lexine Toya. LPA Kim met with Executive Director (ED) Maria Kauten and explained the purpose of the visit. During today’s inspection, LPA Kim conducted health and safety check and conducted interviews with ED Kauten, Business Office Director Laura Britain, and Kitchen staff. LPA observed the dishwasher in the kitchen where the incident occurred. The fire department provided a report number F2415915. The cause of the fire was the dishwasher's electric motor melted and burned inside of the dishwasher unit. The fire has been contained and no staff and residents were hurt. No staff or residents were sent to the hospital. Based on observations and interviews, there are no health and safety concerns at the facility. A copy of the fire report, Personnel Report, Resident Roster, and other pertinent documents were provided to the LPA. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given to Executive Director Maria Kauten.