Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Kirkwood Orange, Orange08/21/2024Licence 306005835

Capacity66
Census45
Date signed08/21/2024 04:43:24 PM
The inspector’s account

On this day, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kevin Saborit-Guasch and William Vanegas made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual Inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by facility front desk staff after introducing themselves and stating the reason of the visit. Executive Director Megan Blacher was present and assisted during the visit.

During the inspection, LPAs and facility staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a two story residential building with a basement. There are assisted living and memory care units on each of the levels. There are currently a total of sixteen (16) residents in assisted living and twenty-nine (29) residents. There are six residents currently receiving hospice care. Assisted living units are either studios or one-bedroom apartments while memory care units are a combination of shared and individual studio units. All units are equipped with an en-suite bathroom equipped with anti-slip flooring and grab bars. All currently occupied resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. Vacant units are in the process of being renovated with new paint and new flooring. LPAs observed all beds have linens and blankets.

Water temperature was verified to be within acceptable range in unit bathrooms located on both the ground level and second floor. LPAs observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Fire and emergency drills have been conducted regularly as confirmed by a review of the facility's training records.

LPAs accompanied by Executive Director additionally toured the basement level of the facility which includes storage observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguishers present are observed to be fully charged throughout the premises. Smoke detectors with sprinkler systems are centrally wired throughout the facility and have been checked by the fire department. A follow-up inspection is documented to be scheduled on August 28, 2024. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C

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