Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tuesday Cabiness conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection at the facility. Upon arrival, LPA was not able to enter the property, due to the front gate being locked. LPA contacted the Administrator via telephone, who opened the front gate. Administrator Eilene Krakover was informed the reason of the visit.

The annual inspection entailed a physical plant of the inside and outside of the facility, which included: common areas, resident rooms and bathroom; living and dining, and kitchen. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and interconnected. Inside temperature was comfortable and cool. Fire extinguisher were fully charged.

Common Areas : These included the living room and dining area. The common areas were properly furnished. The auditory alarms on all exit doors were on and functional at the time of the visit. There is a storage space, that is locked at all times, where records, medications, and supplies are maintained.

Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility properly stored. Knives, and chemicals were stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies were maintained and kept locked and inaccessible.

Bedrooms: There are three (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. All resident rooms were properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting. LPA was informed by the Administrator, room #4 is being shared by a staff/caregiver with resident. LPA informed Administrator, that staff are not allowed to sleep in resident's rooms. This is a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. Citation will be issued.