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25 | At 11:15 a.m. on 09/14/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicholas Reed conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with staff and disclosed the reason for the visit. LPA and staff toured the facility inside and out.
The facility was last visited on 08/23/2019 for an annual visit. It is a single story building with 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outdoor areas. It has an approved fire clearance for 6 nonambulatory residents. The facility serves residents with dementia and uses surveillance cameras inside.
A sign was posted at the main entrance regarding the facility’s visitation policy. Inside, LPA observed postings for confidential complaints, Ombudsman contact, resident rights, COVID precautions, Emergency Disaster Plan, facility license and No Smoking - Oxygen in Use. LPA was screened for infectious disease upon entry. The screening station contained a digital thermometer, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, and a visitor log. The visitor log tracked symptoms and temperature. 2 residents were observed watching television in the living room. Walls, floors, ceilings, windows, screens, and blinds were clean and in good repair. Two closets in the hallway contained extra PPE and fresh linens. At approximately 11:30 a.m. LPA measured the room temperature to be 80 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food in the kitchen. The facility had a refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen and an additional freezer by the laundry room. The stove hood was clean. All other appliances were sanitary. Sharps were locked under the counter. An operable washer and dryer were located near the kitchen.
The facility had 6 resident bedrooms and 1 staff bedroom. The staff bedroom was clean and free of hazards. All resident bedrooms contained a chair, nightstand, storage, and bed with adequate bedding. All furnishings were clean and in good condition. Bedroom exits were free of obstructions. Bedroom #3 and Bedroom #4 contained beds with full bed rails. Bed wheels were in the locked position.
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