Incident investigation·August 4, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Iby Strong conducted a Case Management Visit on todays date. LPA met with Administrator Kandy Ducharme-Franklin and discussed the purpose of the visit. On 08/03/2022, the RO received notification from the Licensee that the facility caught on fire. There are six (6) buildings on the property. The fire was reported to occur in Building B. At approximately 10:45 AM, a contracting company hired by the Licensee to work and repair the facility's air conditioning unit(s), were working in the attic in one of the facility's buildings. The Wellness Director was working in her office and observed flames through the vents. Staff immediately evacuated 23 of the residents residing in this particular building. All 23 residents of this building were accounted for, and were brought to the adjacent buildings on the property. Local fire and police arrived. Local fire department provided the all clear of fire at approximately 11:15 AM. The fire was reported to be contained to Building B’s front entrance. Three of the rooms in this building were cordoned off by the fire department. The fire department advised the Licensee the electrical wires need to be inspected by an electrician, prior to residents repopulating those rooms. The RO confirmed with the battalion fire chief once the electrical issues in the affected areas are resolved by an electrician, the residents can repopulate those rooms. The Licensee reported all 23 residents from the affected building, and the remaining 34 residents in the adjacent buildings, sustained no injuries. Documentation was received on 08/04/2022, from Baker Electric indicating they performed work at the facility on 08/03/2022, and believe the issue has been resolved. During today's visit, LPA conducted a health and safety check on the residents in care, and observed the damaged area of the facility have been cordoned off, to prevent residents from accessing this area. No deficiencies were cited or observed on this date. An exit interview was conducted. The Licensee will be provided a copy of the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 01/16).