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 Aniko Barlow, Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit.

The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (5) and a current census of (3) residents in care. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant/Environment: Indoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. Outdoor shaded area is sufficient for resident activities and is enclosed with a self-latching gate. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature. Resident’s showers, toilets, and hand washing areas were operating in a safe and sanitary condition. The hot water temperature in residents' bathrooms measured 111- and 115-degrees F. Four (4) resident’s bedrooms had beds, bed linen, chairs, nightstands, and sufficient storage space and lighting. The facility had operating carbon monoxide/fire alarms, laundry equipment, and telephone service. The facility has sufficient bed linen, towels, and personal hygiene items for residents. The facility has posted in a common area, Community Care Licensing complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, facility license, and disaster evacuation plan. Sharps, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions were kept in a locked cabinet.

Care & Supervision : Facility has 24-hour, 7 days a week care staff. Facility staff has current CPR/first aid training.

Medical Related Services : Resident’s medications are labeled and centrally stored in a locked cabinet. The facility has a complete first aid kit with manual.