Facility Evaluation Report

On 06/21/2023 at 10:58 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with and was greeted by "Visitor/Friend", Marisol Goco and explained the purpose of the visit. Marisol lead LPA to the office to set-up laptop. LPA called the Administrator, Cecily Palma, and was advised that she was terminated on yesterday. LPA called the Licensee, Elizabeth "Beth" Cortes and left voice-mail. Beth arrived at the facility approx. 12:03 PM. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity of 72 residents in which all may be Non-Ambulatory.

LPA toured the facility with Medicine Technician (Med-Tech), Daffodale "Daff" Talpas, including but not limited to 4 residents apartments, bathrooms, multiple activity rooms, kitchen, common area and courtyard. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observe lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hallway temperature was maintained at 74 degrees F. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in a sample of residents’ shared bathroom were measured at 109, 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medications are inaccessible to residents in care.

LPA reviewed 5 residents records. LPA reviewed 9 staff records and 5 of 9 have current first aid training and associated to the facility.