Pre-licensing visit·March 22, 2023

Announced Prelicensing visit made out to this facility on 03/22/2023 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang who was met by the facility Applicant Paula Turpo. Brief interview was conducted with the facility Applicant at this time. This Applicant is seeking licensure for a 6-bed RCFE to accept and retain non ambulatory residents at any given time. There were no residents in care at this time. Tour of this facility was conducted. Kitchen area was toured. Cabinets and drawers were opened and reviewed at this time. Silverware, plates, and utensils were observed to be sufficient to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Knives, cleaning agents, and bleach were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Food storage unit, facility refrigerator, was observed to be functional and in good repair at this time. Food supply was reviewed for adequate 2-day perishables and 7-day non perishables quantities at this time. Pantry area was reviewed as well for additional non perishable food items. It was learned that this facility will employ staff who are live-in caregivers with a designated staff room located adjacent to the kitchen area. Tour of the staff room was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and in compliance at this time. Living area, dining area, and all other areas intended for resident use were observed to be furnished and sufficient to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Fire extinguishers (2) were observed to be positioned throughout this facility and were recently reviewed on 03/11/2023 and in compliance at this time. Linen closet was observed to be stocked with an adequate supply of sheets, bedding, and blankets to meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the resident bedrooms (3) was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the resident restrooms (2) was conducted. Hot water temperatures were taken and measured to make sure that they were within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees at all times. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good working order at this time. Laundry area was toured. The door leading into this area was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Detergents, bleach, and all other cleaning supplies were observed to be stored in cabinets behind this locked door. First aid kit was observed to be present and contained all of the required components at this time. Garage area was toured. Emergency food supply was observed to be present in large bins located in the garage area at this time. It was learned that this space will only be used as a storage unit to stock supplies and resident related belongings/items in the future. A tour of the facility exterior grounds was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gate, and all exits was conducted. This facility, and its Applicant, has been found to be in compliance at this time. Component III was conducted and completed with this facility Applicant at this time. Exit Interview