Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by receptionist. LPA met with Melanie Sigar, Assistant Executive Director and LPA explained the nature of the visit. Facility is licensed for 115 ambulatory, 174 non-ambulatory residents, of which 16 may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 20 residents. The facility currently has 7 residents are on hospice during today's visit.

LPA Martinez along with Assistant Executive Director toured the inside and outside of the physical plant of the facility. LPA observed a bistro on the first floor where residents can obtain different snacks and beverages selections than in the main dining area. The bistro offers snacks all day so residents may dine when convenient. LPA observed menus for both areas and the food offered is varied and healthful. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Maintenance records were observed in the main kitchen. During the tour LPA observed residents involved in an activity as well as a posted activity schedule including games, exercise, and outings at the facility. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked location; facility has a medication room. LPA observed and inspected medication carts that are used to dispense meds to residents and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. Facility has apartment style bedroom for residents. LPA inspected apartments; all required components were observed in inspected apartments. Each apartment has their own bathroom, LPA inspected resident bathrooms. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Various resident bathrooms were