Routine inspection·October 14, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator Norma Aronne and explained the reason for the visit. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the main entry way of the facility. The Administrator's certificate expires on February 1, 2025. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. The facility is a single story home with 4 resident rooms, 2 staff rooms, 2 bathrooms, activity room, living room, kitchen, dining room and a two car garage. LPA observed all resident rooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 109.8 in both bathrooms. LPA toured the kitchen. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed the knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. LPA observed the cleaning supplies are kept under the kitchen sink and are inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the hallway is fully charged. LPA toured the garage and backyard. The garage is kept locked and off limits to residents. The garage is used to store supplies and emergency food. There are 2 sheds in the backyard. Both sheds are used for storage and kept locked. There are two exit gates, on each side of the house. Both exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed inside or outside of the house. The carbon monoxide detector tested operational. The smoke detectors tested operational. The last fire drill took place on October 1, 2024. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. 2 out of 2 staff members have the required annual training. Both staff members have current CPR/First Aid training. Both staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 6 resident records and medications. No discrepancies observed. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.