Census: 4 consumers, 3 staff

The facility is a single-story building with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, office space, dining room, kitchen, garage, and a back yard. The facility has auditory devices on all exit doors. The facility has a fire clearance for 4 ambulatory consumers.

Upon entry, LPA was screened for symptoms of COVID-19 and temperature checked. Staff recorded LPA name and temperature. The facility’s screening station contained surgical masks, N95 masks, and hand sanitizer. All staff were wearing surgical or N95 masks. Postings for personal rights, grievance procedure, confidential complaints, abuse reporting instructions, facility license, and Ombudsman contact were visible at the front. LPA also observed signs for the facility’s COVID precautions, activity schedule, and a monthly menu.

Bedrooms: All bedrooms were private bedrooms, and all bedrooms were clean and free from debris. Bedroom #1 and Bedroom #3 had windows without screens. The windows in both rooms had locks which restricted the window from opening or closing further. The screen to the window of Bedroom #3 was observed on the ground outside. Bedroom #3 also had black padding on the walls. All bedrooms contained a chair, nightstand, lamp, dresser, adequate storage, and beds with adequate bedding available.

Common Areas: LPA observed a closet with hygiene supplies, paper supplies, blankets, and linens. Furniture was arranged to accommodate social distancing. The indoor temperature was measured at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 consumers were observed watching television in the living room during the visit.

Kitchen: In the kitchen, LPA observed chemicals and cleaning supplies locked under the sink. Sharp objects were locked in a separate lockbox under the sink. The keys for the locks were stored in an accessible drawer, so LPA suggested staff keep the keys in an inaccessible location. Medications were locked in a cabinet near the kitchen. The kitchen had an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Between the kitchen and the laundry area hung a fully charged fire extinguisher.

Laundry: The facility had a laundry area outside of the kitchen towards the back yard. The laundry area had an operable washer and dryer with detergents locked in a cabinet.

Outdoors: LPA toured the back yard and observed a wood deck, stairs with sturdy handrails, an artificial grass lawn, furniture which was shaded by an umbrella, and 2 emergency exit paths. All paths were well maintained and free from obstructions or hazards.

Safety: LPA tested smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector, and both were functioning appropriately. At approximately 2:40 PM, LPA measured water temperature in the shared bathroom to be 111.7 degrees Fahrenheit. All emergency exit paths were unlocked with inward facing, self-closing latches.

All floors, ceilings, walls, and furniture were clean and in good condition.

During today's visit, facility was not in compliance with Title 22 Regulations and one citation was issued.