Pre-licensing visit·December 23, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria conducted an announced visit to conduct the Pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Darlene Benard. The fire clearance was approved on 9/3/2024 for four (4) ambulatory residents. The facility has three (3) resident bedrooms, two (2) resident bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, attached garage and back yard. LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility. The following were inspected: Resident Bedrooms : All bedrooms have the required bedding and furniture, such as, clean mattresses/linen, nightstands, dressers, chairs, and lighting. Resident Bathrooms : The bathroom appliances were operating in safe and sanitary condition. Kitchen and Dining Areas : Utensils and dishware are in good repair and ready for resident use. Kitchen appliances and counter top were in good repair. The water temperature was measured at 116.6 degrees fahrenheit. There was a locked and secured location where medication, sharps, chemicals and residents/staff files will be stored. There was non-perishable food in the pantry and perishable food in the refrigerator. Common Sitting Areas : There is adequate seating in the common areas. The facility has a supply of activities for the residents. Laundry Room/ Garage : The laundry machines are inside the garage. Chemicals, laundry soap and toiletries were safely locked. Backyard : There is one (1) shed used for storage, a side gate with self-latching handle on the right side of the house that leads into the backyard and no bodies of water. All passageways were free from obstruction. Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, firearms : There is one charged fire extinguisher in the facility. LPA observed operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. The home does not have any firearms and ammunition. Postings: LPA observed required postings including the CCL complaint poster, emergency disaster plan, and facility sketch. First aid and telephone: The facility was equipped with a complete first aid kit. The facility has a functioning land line and telephone for clients use. Pre-Licensing is complete and Comp III are complete and ready for licensure. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to Licensee, Darlene Benard.