Routine inspection·January 14, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erika Miller arrived at 8:10 a.m. to conduct a 1-year required annual visit. LPA met with Jessica Rust, Administrator. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Infection Control: The facility has a current Infection Control Plan. The facility has a supply of PPE and have additional PPE stored at their other facilities, which are readily available. Quarantined or isolated individuals will have meals and medication delivered to rooms. Staff are trained on infection control and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. LPA toured resident rooms and observed that rooms were tidy and free of odor. 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 slip resistant mats. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents in care and locked in bathroom. 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. The fire extinguisher was last charged and inspected on 12/11/24. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested and working properly. Continued 809-C Operational Requirements: 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 6. The fire clearance is granted for 5 non-ambulatory residents and 1 bedridden resident. The facility currently has 1 ambulatory and 3 non-ambulatory residents. Staffing: The facility currently employs 4 full time staff, 6 part-time staff including and 2 administrators. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator Certificate expires on 10/5/26. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours for 2024. 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 4 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, Physicians report, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, Emergency and ID forms. All forms were legible. Food Service: . The facility has 2-day perishables and 7 day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. 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 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 last conducted a quarterly disaster drill/training on 12/1/24. 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. (809-C) Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility has 1 self-latching gate on side of the home. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.