Facility Evaluation Report

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility caregiving staff after introducing himself and stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator Josie Tehankee was notified of the visit via telephone and arrived later to assist.

LPA accompanied by facility staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: the facility is a one-story home with an attached garage. The facility has a total of four single and one shared bedrooms. There are two shared bathrooms and one en-suite bathroom in the facility. All bathrooms are observed to be equipped with grab bars and slip mats. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. Bathrooms faucets and toilets are operational. Water temperature was measured at 121.3F and 120.5F in two bathrooms used for personal hygiene. Technical Violation Advisory Note provided. LPA observed all beds have linen and blankets. There are half rails used for postural supports for two residents and full rails for a third. Physician orders for two residents reviewed and hospice plan of care reviewed.

There are currently five residents admitted to the facility. One resident is receiving hospice care out of a waiver capacity of two possible hospice residents. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Drills have been conducted quarterly in 2024. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher present is fully charged and has been purchased in 2024 as demonstrated by the receipt on display.

There is adequately shaded outside space with outdoor furniture present. There are self-latching gates on each side of the property. The routes of egress on both sides are free of obstructions.