Facility Evaluation Report

On 01/27/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melisa Rankin arrived unannounced for an unscheduled visit to conduct a required Annual Facility site inspection visit at the facility above. LPA met with Administrator Dorothy Berger and informed her of the reason for the visit.

The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. This is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), with an approved fire clearance capacity of fourteen (14) Non-Ambulatory residents, of which two (2) may be bedridden. The facility has an approved Hospice Waiver for seven (7) residents. The facility has been approved for a secured perimeter of electronically locked gates/fencing.

KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area and observed that knives/sharp instruments are stored in a locked drawer inaccessible to residents. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition and looked clean/in good repair. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Items that could constitute a danger to residents are kept inaccessible to residents in the kitchen area. The kitchen was clean and sanitary. A review of all food items will be done to ensure expiration dates are adhered to.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, the common areas of the facility were observed to be appropriately furnished, with all furniture in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 68 to 70 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector(s) were inspected along with the sprinkler system in October of 2024. The facility has multiple fire extinguishers that were fully charged and serviced in October of 2024.