Routine inspection·November 14, 2024

n 11/14/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Janette Romero arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Marisa Hipolito who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Licensee, Marija Banovic arrived during the visit. The facility has a fire clearance for 12 non-ambulatory elderly residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. The facility also has an approved hospice waiver for five (5) and LPA was informed three (3) residents are currently receiving hospice services at the facility. During the visit, there was eight (8) residents and two (2) staff present. LPA toured the facility with Caregiver Hipolito and observed the facility is made up of a one-story home with 10 resident bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and attached garage. Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture and lighting. Bathrooms had grab bars and non-skid mats in the showers. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The facility had a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods, which were stored in a safe and healthful manner. Knives are secured in a locked kitchen drawer. Medications are secured in a locked dining room cabinet. LPA toured the garage and observed an operating laundry washer and dryer along with additional incontinent supplies, blankets, comforters, food and water. Cleaning solutions are secured in a locked storage cabinet in the garage. Licensee Banovic tested one of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operation. LPA also observed charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility, last serviced on 6/26/2024. Staff present have a criminal record clearance and valid first aid/cardiopulmonary certification. LPA reviewed the facility's Fire Drill Log noting the facility's last fire drill was conducted on 10/13/2024. Complaint information, facility sketch, and emergency phone numbers are visibly posted near the front entrance and dining room walls. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Licensee Banovic.