Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Lead Staff Jose Barba (S1). During the visit, LPA observed 5 residents and 3 staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. S1 contacted facility Administrator via phone call. Administrator stated she could not come to the facility due to a prior appointment. Administrator stated S1 could sign on her behalf. Blue Ridge RCH is a Level 4i Home.

LPA toured the facility inside out with S1 which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 restrooms and 3 residents bedrooms. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. LPA observed an RV in the facility driveway. LPA also toured the facility garage, which is being used as a storage space.

Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 70 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 117 degrees F in resident bathrooms.

Fire extinguisher was serviced in August 13, 2025. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by S1, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on March 18, 2025. S1 stated that was the only drill they conducted.