Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Dorothy Carmichael and House Supervisor Melynda Hunt and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current.

At approximately 9:00AM, LPA toured the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. Areas toured include but are not limited to resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Carbon Monoxide Detector was present. Fire sprinklers were located throughout. The common areas, bathrooms and kitchen were clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The kitchen contained cooking/dining equipment that was clean and orderly, utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Refrigerators and freezers were maintained at the proper temperature and logs are kept. Facility has required seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable supply of food. Emergency water was present to ensure facility can be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Emergency lighting devices were present. First aid kit was present. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. Facility has been conducting Emergency drills monthly.

At approximately 9:40AM, LPA reviewed 6 of 13 resident files. All resident files contained the required documentation. Reappraisals were conducted within the last 12 months. Documentation of physician visit, Pre-Appraisal and care plans were present. LPA conducted a review of medications. Medication is locked and not accessible. Physician orders were present for each medication.