Routine inspection·May 22, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin arrived at 8:15 am and made an unannounced 1-year required annual visit to the facility above. LPA’s met with Nereida Leal, back-up Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The fire extinguishers were last charged and inspected on 08/23/2024. The facility is a four (4) bedroom and three (3) bathroom facility currently occupying four (4) residents. There are two (2) additional restrooms inaccessible to residents and for staff only. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid flooring. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents in care locked and stored in the laundry room and or locked under kitchen sink. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Operational Requirements: The facility has current liability insurance and expires on July 1, 2025. The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility is approved for a capacity of four (4). The fire clearance is granted for four (4) Ambulatory of which three (3) may be non-Ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden. Continued on 809-C Staffing, Personnel Records & Training: The facility currently employs five (5) full time staff, 2 part time staff, one (1) designee, one (1) registered nurse, one (1) Facility Manager and one (1) administrator. Staff records are kept confidential. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator Certificate expires January 26, 2027. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics for 2024 and 2025. Additional topics for Hospice and Postural support are being scheduled. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed four (4) resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, Physicians report, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, (TCRC IPP), Emergency and ID forms, all forms were legible, and records are kept confidential. Facility keeps cash resources for residents which was reviewed and complete. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. All food is covered, stored, and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts monthly disaster drills. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility has 2 self-latching gates on each side of the home. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.