The LPA and the Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained an average comfortable temperature of 76 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The two (2) fire extinguishers were fully charged and purchased 01/20/2024. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space.

BEDROOMS: Bedrooms were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. The facility has six (6) single-occupancy resident bedrooms and one office. All bedrooms have direct exits with a ramp to the outside. Resident rooms are equipped with required furnishing and are well lit. There was a linen closet in the hallway with extra towels and linens, and incontinent supplies.

KITCHEN: Knives and cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. The hot water temperature was tested and found to be within the range of 105*F and 120*F. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly during the time of visit. The washer and dryer are found in the kitchen area.

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OUTDOOR AREA/ATTACHED GARAGE: The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. There is a side gate for client use and is single-latched. The side gat is free of obstructions. No bodies of water noted. Cleaning supplies are stored in the locked garage.

RECORDS: Records review began at 12:30 p.m. Residents’ records were reviewed for, but not limited to care plans, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. All records were in order. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All files were in order.

MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 1:30 p.m. Medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen area; medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. Medications are properly documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record. No errors observed during the medication review.

INFECTION CONTROL: The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19.

The LPA reviewed the following documents: