Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christi Coppo arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual inspection and was greeted by Administrator Domonique Thomas. Facility contact information was reviewed.

At approximately 9:30am LPA and Admin toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed at least a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Food was found to be stored in a safe manner with open items covered. Kitchen cabinet containing cleaning supplies was locked. Admin advised home does not have air conditioning. LPA did observe fans present. LPA discussed possibly adding celing fans to residents' rooms in order to maintain compliance with regulation stating that the temperature cannot go above 85 degrees or be at least 30 degrees cooler than outside temperatures when experiencing extreme heat.

All bedrooms were equipped with lighting, night stand, and chest of drawers. All bedrooms were clean and in good repair. Resident (R1) does not have a bed present in their room. LPA asked R1 if they want a bed and R1 replied to LPA that mattresses are uncomfortable. R1 explained to LPA that they prefer to sleep on the floor. LPA advised Admin to obtain doctor note or note from case manager indicating no bed is desired by R1. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. LPA observed common hand towel in bathroom. LPA discussed with Admin that the use of common towels is prohibited. Admin will make paper towels available to residents rather than a hand towel. Water temperature in sink accessible to residents in care measured at 119.7 and 120 degrees F which is within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. LPA discussed with Admin the regulation pertaining to water temperature thresholds and that facility might consider turning down the water heater slightly so as to not go over 120 degrees F.