Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Walk of Life Residential Care ARF for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Administrator, Jennifer Landas, and was granted access into the facility. Currently, the facility census is 0 and that there is no staff members hired for this facility.

LPA and Administrator toured the facility on this date and time. LPA observed the facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on January 2023 at the time of the inspection. Both first aid kits were inspected and found to be appropriate during the inspection. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors sound directly to the fire station. Water temperature in 3 out of 3 clients bathroom measured at 112 degrees, within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. There was sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. There will be special provisions made for individuals with special dietary needs. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Activity menu was also present during the inspection. LPA observed where medications will be centrally stored and locked. Currently, there are no medications centrally stored and locked. Cleaning products and other toxins are located in the laundry room that will be locked. 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.

LPA advised facility to contact County Public Health and Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms or COVID-19 + in the facility. Facility has PPE which is stored in both closets. Currently, there is no staff at the facility for N95 Fit testing as they have no clients in care. (Report continued on LIC 809C)