Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with staff, Lily Mayo and discussed the purpose of the visit.

The facility is Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and consists of three (3) one story buildings. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant/Environment: Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. Outdoor activity area is gated and sufficient for client activities. Indoor areas are sufficient for client activities and facility is maintained at 74 degrees F. The facility has operating carbon monoxide/smoke alarms, fully charged fire extinguishers, first aid kits, laundry equipment, hallway night lights and telephone service. The facility has posted in a common area, Ombudsman poster, Personal Rights, facility license, evacuation sketch plan and emergency telephone numbers. LPA observed cleaning supplies kept unlocked and unattended in two (2) resident bathrooms and in two (2) laundry rooms. Resident bedrooms were equipped with mattresses, bed linen, dressers, chairs, and lighting. LPA observed in Ranch building #1, resident #1 (R1's) bedroom was being used as a passageway into the staff sitting area and back bedrooms. Resident bathrooms were kept clean and equipped with grab rails and slip mats. The hot water temperatures in residents' bathrooms measured 105 and 112 degrees F.

Food Service: Facility's kitchen and dining areas were maintained clean. The facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food supply for residents in care. The facility has sufficient cups, plates and utensils for resident use. The facility has a posted weekly menu.