Facility Evaluation Report

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for two residents and the home currently has five residents, with no resident on hospice. Administrator (AD) Juan Diaz arrived shortly to conduct facility tour.

LPA along with AD toured the facility at 2:40 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and facility documentation. The home consists of four resident bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, two bathrooms and an attached garage. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, and grab bars were secure. Water temperature measured between 100.5 degrees F and 111.9 degrees F in all bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sharps locked in a cabinet during today's visit. At 2:45pm, LPA observed medications in the kitchen area and in the refrigerator that were not secured and were accessible to residents. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPA reviewed the infection control and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete and thorough. Outside grounds were toured. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There is shaded outdoor seating for residents. Exit gate is unlocked and operational. LPA observed the emergency food and water supply.