Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Magda Malcore and Eldin Serrano made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPAs met with Administrator George Karkaletsis and were granted entry to the facility.

The facility is a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (6), and a current census of (5). LPAs conducted a general inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Operation/Physical Plant: Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility's outdoor activity space is shaded and protected by self-latching gates. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 78 degrees F. Resident bedrooms were furnished with beds, night stands, chairs, bed linen and bedroom lighting. Resident bathroom fixtures were operating properly. The hot water temperatures in the bathrooms measured at 105 degrees F. The facility is equipped with operating smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, laundry equipment, and telephone service. The facility has posted in a common area: Ombudsman poster, facility license, community care licensing poster, and emergency telephone numbers. Sharps and cleaning supplies were kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The facility has insurance documentation, emergency disaster plan, and infection control for review.

Food Service: The facility's kitchen and dining areas were maintained clean. Non-perishable and perishable food supply was sufficient for the number of residents in care.

Care & Supervision: The facility staff schedule reflects 24 hours a day, 7 days a week staff coverage.