Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Valerio arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA Valerio met with facility staff Telka Grant, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was later met by facility administrator Sherry Ahuja

Upon entry, LPA Valerio observed two staff on shift. LPA Valerio observed a ring camera facing the living room area. According to administrator Sherry, she just installed it a couple days ago and will be removing it today. LPA Valerio informed Administrator of the Guidelines for Video Surveillance and stated before installing a camera pointed a private area, the facility needs to obtain a waiver. Administrator requested LPA send guidelines via cell phone. LPA Valerio inspected resident bedrooms. Resident bedrooms were fully furnished. LPA Valerio inspected the facility bathroom. The bathroom was observed to deliver hot water at 130.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which is above the regulatory range of 105.0 to 120 degrees F. Before leaving, the temperature of the water was measured at 111.0 degrees F. The facility common areas was observed to be fully furnished and free from odors. In the living room area, there is a table under the television. On this table, LPA Valerio observed a bottle of acetaminophen and a unidentified blue pill, which was cut in half, accessible to residents in care. The kitchen was observed to have an unlocked cabinet with a pair of scissors. The facility was observed to have an adequate food supply located in the kitchen, pantry, and extra refrigerator in the garage. In the garage, LPA Valerio observed a locked door, which was observed to be a staff bedroom. LPA Valerio requested a copy of the facility sketch. According to administrator Sherry, she did not submit this to the licensing office. LPA Valerio requested copies of the permits for the construction done to the garage.