Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Caregiver Yvonne Silva and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. Facility has a Hospice waiver for 2 residents.

At approximately 9:15AM, LPA toured the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. Areas toured include but are not limited to resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Carbon Monoxide Detector was present. The common areas, bathrooms and kitchen were clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The kitchen equipment was clean and in good repair. Dishware appeared to be stored in a sanitary manner. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Refrigerators and freezers were maintained at the proper temperature. Facility has required seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable supply of food. Emergency food stores and water was present to ensure facility can be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Emergency lighting devices were present. First aid kit was present. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. Facility has been conducting Emergency drills every 3 months.

At approximately 9:45AM, LPA reviewed 6 of 6 resident files. All resident files were well organized. Reappraisals were conducted within the last 12 months in 4 of the 6 files reviewed. Documentation of a physician visit within the last 12 months was present. Medication records were organized and contained orders for each medication. Resident medications were secured in a locked cabinet. LPA observed staff medication unsecured in both refrigerators in the kitchen. Continued on LIC809-C...