Routine inspection·July 26, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Bernadette Allen and La Vette Farlow made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Heidi Vendiola, Licensee and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). Licensed capacity is (6) with a hospice waiver for (2). The current census is one (1). LPA's conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: LPA's inspected the facility inside and out passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient furniture and activity space for clients in care. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature 78 degrees F. LPA's inspected the kitchen. Facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food for the number of clients in care. Facility has a sample menu on file. Sharps are stored and kept locked and inaccessible to clients in care. LPA's inspected (3) client bedrooms. Bedrooms are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, chairs and storage space. Bedrooms have sufficient linen and lighting. LPA's inspected (3) client bathrooms. Bathrooms were equipped with handrails and operating in safe and sanitary conditions. Facility has sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. LPA's reviewed one (1) client files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, Medication Administrative Record (MAR) and needs and services plans. LPA's reviewed one (1) client medications that appeared to be given to the client as prescribed by their physician. LPA's also reviewed (2) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, training's, and health screenings.Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to Heidi Vendiola administrator at the conclusion of the visit.