Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at St. Jude Care Home II for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA observed crews working outside of the facility. LPA was greeted at the door by, Caregiver, Diana Binah, and was granted access into the facility. Caregiver shared that the facility has no power. LPA advised to follow the Emergency Disaster Plan to ensure that it is being followed.

LPA and Caregiver toured the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on November 2022 at the time of the inspection. Battery operated Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors powered by electricity were not tested due to the power outage. Water temperature in clients bathroom measured at 105 degrees in 3 out of 3 clients bathrooms and is within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. There was sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. There are special provisions made for individuals with special dietary needs. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Cleaning products and other toxins are located in the laundry room that was locked and inaccessible to clients in care. There was a supply of Linens, cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. All bathrooms designated for clients in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap. Bathrooms in resident’s rooms have a towel and soap. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. A tour of all clients bedrooms were conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting and appropriate furnishing.