Facility Evaluation Report

On 12/26/2024 at 09:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eldin Serrano made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection LPA Serrano met with caregiver Margaretha Jacobus and was granted entry to the facility. Caregiver called the administrator Dekki Mawikere and the administrator arrived after 3 hours. At the time of the visit there was three (3) staff present, and six (6) residents present.

The facility is a four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathroom home with a kitchen/dining area, living room/activity room. The facility is Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility is licensed for a capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory and three (3) hospice care and the current census is six (6) residents. LPA Serrano was accompanied by Staff to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Serrano inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, and sufficient lighting; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA Serrano measured and observed the water temperatures in the bathroom to be at 116 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Fire extinguishers were also observed at the facility. Posters such as personal rights, the CCLD complaint poster, labor laws, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. LPA observed that the facility does not have the Infection Control Plan available for review at the time of visit. Deficiency will be issued.