Routine inspection·September 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA was granted entry and met with Licensee, Telecia Cooke, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there was two (2) staff and eight (8) residents present. The facility is a two story home with seven (7) bedrooms and four (4) bathrooms with an attached garage. Three (3) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms upstairs are designated for live in staff/family and four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms downstairs are designated for residents. The facility does not have any bodies of water or firearms and ammunition on the premises. The residents served are elderly adults 65 years of age and older. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted a interviews. LPA observed the following: Infection Control: LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. Facility had PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Physical Plant: LPA observed the resident bedrooms and staff office. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair were present. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards and facility had outdoor furniture and shaded area for residents. Laundry equipment was observed to be in good working condition. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature 114F. Food Service: LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. LPA observed the facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. Care & Supervision / Administration: Adequate staff are present for the supervision of clients during the visit. Facility sketch, exit routes, personal rights, complaint information and emergency phone numbers were found posted in the facility. The listed administrator possesses a current administrator's certificate. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed three (3) staff files and training. All staff have criminal clearance and updated training along with CPR/First Aid Certification. Four (4) resident files were reviewed and possessed all required paperwork. Health Related Services/ Incidental Medical Services: All medications were locked in a hallway closet. LPA reviewed medications for four (4) residents and found all medication listed on MARS and all required labeling was found to be in place. Disaster preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan. LPA reviewed documentation showing the facility's last fire and earthquake drills was conducted on 06/23/2023 which met the department requirements. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions. LPA observed emergency supplies in the garage and first aid kit with all required items. No deficiencies were cited at the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided to Licensee, Telecia Cooke.