Facility Evaluation Report

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct 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 Jean-Pierre Delagneau was notified of the visit via telephone and arrived later to assist.

There are currently four residents in care, two of which are receiving hospice care at this time. LPA observed residents relaxing in their respective bedrooms or in the facility's common living areas. LPA accompanied by facility staff toured the physical plant. The facility is a one-story house with an attached garage, with four private bedrooms, one shared bedroom and two shared bathrooms.

Bedrooms appear clean and sanitary. There are three residents requiring the use of half rails for postural supports at the time of the visit. Hospice plans of care reviewed for the relevant residents. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. Bathrooms appear clean and sanitary and are equipped with grab bars and slip mats. Hot water temperature measured at 109F and 110F in two separate bathrooms equipped with faucets used for personal grooming.

LPA observed the kitchen has a minimum two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food supply. Sharp items, cleaning supplies and the medication central storage are verified to be secured. Medication belonging to a staff member is however observed to have been left on the dresser in one of the bedrooms. Type B citation issued.