Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Lyman and Andrea Mendivil conducted an unannounced visit to The Covington. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPAs were allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 343 of which 160 may be non-ambulatory and 6 bedridden. There are a combined total of 222 residents today including independent living, assisted living and memory care. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 20 residents and the facility currently has 5 residents on hospice care. Cash Benton has an administrator certificate expiring on 11/28/2026.

LPAs Lyman and Mendivil along with Director of Health and Wellness Nicole Ayala toured the facility at 8:50 AM. Administrator Cash Benton joined the tour in progress. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility records and the first aid kit. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. Facility consists of a four story independent living building, twenty two independent living cottages and a two story assisted living/ memory care building. Throughout the different buildings, LPAs observed multiple outside areas, two dining rooms, beauty salon, fitness area, theater, activity areas and a secured swimming pool. Resident apartments had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 111.7 and 119.3 degrees F in facility restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Staff responded within 5 minutes for emergency pull. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had required elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors. LPAs observed cleaning supplies are secured. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. CONTINUED ON LIC 9099C DATED 05/12/2026