Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erik Brown conducted an unannounced visit to Ana's Elderly Care Home. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Ana Ramos. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents and 1 bedridden resident. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for 1 resident. The facility currently has 1 ambulatory resident. 0 of the residents are diagnosed with Dementia or are receiving home health or hospice services. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money.

LPA Brown toured the physical plant and checked food service. The facility conducted a fire drill on December 3rd when the fire department came out and did an inspection. The home consists of 3 resident bedrooms, 2 staff bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, including 1 staff bathroom, living room, dining room, and two kitchens. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets worked properly, water faucets worked properly in 3 out of 4 bathrooms, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place, water temperature properly measured between 105- and 120-degrees Fahrenheit. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. All doors have auditory alarms.

Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors were working properly, and fire extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector was operational. First Aid kit was available. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises.