Routine inspection·July 26, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Ruiz conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Alicia Acosta. Administrator John "Stuart" Neave arrived during the visit. The facility is licensed for a maximum capacity of 6 non-ambulatory residents, 1 of which may be bedridden in bedrooms #1, #5, or #6. The facility has a waiver for 3 hospice residents. During today’s visit, the facility had a census of 6 residents, 5 of which were non-ambulatory and 1 was on hospice care. The Administrator for the facility is John "Stuart" Neave and their certificate was valid and current. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected each room of the facility, including resident rooms, bathrooms for resident and staff use, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outside space. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. LPA did not observe any aspects of delayed egress or secured perimeter. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. The facility’s water temperature was measured at 131.2 degrees Fahrenheit in both a common bathroom and a resident's private bathroom, as well as 121.3 degrees Fahrenheit in a common bathroom. The Administrator turned down the hot water heater during the visit. The facility’s internal temperature was measured at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed locked storage for all hazardous and/or toxic chemicals and were stored separately from food supplies. According to "Stuart" Neave, no firearms or weapons are stored on the premises. LPA also observed locked storage for resident medications and resident and staff files. Resident medications are stored in their original container and labelled. LPA observed a minimum of a 2-day supply of perishable food and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food present at the facility. The facility refrigerator was kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and the facility freezer was kept at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed linens and hygiene products provided to the residents that are in good repair and sufficient to meet their needs. Staff present at the facility during the time of the inspection had a criminal background clearance, were associated to the facility, and at least one had a current first aid certificate. Continued on LIC809-C page… LPA reviewed multiple resident and staff records. Each resident record was complete and contained a signed admission agreement, updated physician’s report and medical assessment, documents regarding safeguarding personal property, and personal rights. Each staff file was complete and contained a personnel record, first aid certificate, fingerprint clearance and association, and a health screening. LPA spoke with staff and residents present at the facility during the time of the inspection and those interviews did not reveal any licensing or regulatory concerns. The Administrator will submit copies of the LIC500 Personnel Report, LIC610 Disaster Plan, and current liability insurance to the Department within 15 business days. The following deficiency was cited for hot water temperature and noted on the attached LIC809-D page. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator John "Stuart" Neave, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).