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Kitchen knives are stored in a locked cabinet to the right of the stove in the kitchen. Stove burners are rendered inaccessible to the residents by removing them when not in use. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drinkware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit (0*F) and the refrigerator was maintained at 40*F. The supply of nonperishable food is adequate. There are no pesticides (poisons) or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area with utensils. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Trash cans had tight fitting lids. Kitchen, laundry and house cleaning supplies are stored in a locked hallway closet. No flies or other vermin were observed.
The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There are televisions and other entertainment equipment, games and/or activity supplies in the living room and dining area. There was sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. Night lights were maintained in hallways and passageways to non private bathrooms. There is a fireplace in the living room. It is screened and there are no tools. Alarms on all exterior doors were engaged at the time of visit and functional.
In addition, the physical plant is consistent with the submitted facility sketch/floor plan. The facility had emergency lighting, which included flashlights, or other battery powered lighting, and batteries. The facility has a furnace, which is able to heat rooms that residents occupy to a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit; and, they have central air conditioning and are able to cool rooms to a comfortable range, not to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly during the time of visit.There are (2) fire extinguishers throughout the house. They are fully charged and do not exceed the expiration date.
Hot water was tested in each bathroom, which included the resident bathroom(s) and any common bathrooms, in addition to the kitchen; and, the hot water ranged from 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The laundry area is located in the kitchen The supply of extra bed and bath linens is adequate. Personal hygiene items (shampoos, soaps) were adequate and are stored in the hallway closet Extra incontinence supplies are stored in hallway closet as well. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted at the entrance and outside of every room. The emergency telephone numbers are posted in white board in common area. Other required postings are posted on the white board as well. |