| Kitchen: LPA conducted a tour of the kitchen around 12:30 pm and observed a supply of seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable foods. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Groceries are done every Monday. Knives are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies are stored in the cabinet below the kitchen sink and were locked and inaccessible to clients. There is one (1) fire extinguisher located in the kitchen. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on 04/25/2025. Washer and dryer were located adjacent to the kitchen and appeared to be functional.
Hallway Closet: Medications are locked in a hallway closet along with a properly stocked first aid kit.
Bathrooms: At 12:45 pm LPA observed all bathrooms to have non-skid mats and the appropriated wash your hands signs posted in the bathroom. Hot water was tested and measured within regulation at 105.5˚ F.
Client Rooms: At 12:55 pm, LPA observed rooms to have the appropriate bedding. There is a nightstand, chair, dresser/closet and sufficient lighting for each client. LPA observed extra linens in all client rooms.
Laundry: At 01:10 pm, LPA observed the laundry room. LPA observed detergents and cleaning supplies in the locked cabinet located in the kitchen.
Garage At 01:15 pm, LPA observed the attached garage to be locked and inaccessible to clients in care. It is used for storing detergents and/or toxins, emergency food and extra supplies.
Physical environment: LPA toured the outside area of the facility at 01:20 pm. LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture and shading. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is an additional building in the backyard that is used as an office. Client and staff files are locked in the office that is inaccessible to clients in care.
Administrative: LPA requested copies of LIC 500, client roster, Administrator certificate and surety bond. Annual fee is current.
Staff/Client Files: LPA conducted a file review of client and staff records at 02:00 pm.
Staff and Client Interviews: Throughout the visit LPA conducted interviews.
No citations issued. Exit interview conducted and a copy of report was given to the Administrator.
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