Bathrooms: The facility had 3 bathrooms. Bathrooms #1 located by the entrance is designated for staff and LPAs observed a small cabinet with an Antibiotic Pain Ointment and Vicks accessible to residents in care. All bathrooms contained paper towels and liquid soap. Bathroom #3 attached to bedroom #6 has a trash can without tight fitting lid and as well LPAs observed scissors accessible to residents in care. Bathrooms have grab bars and a non-skid mat. Hot water temperature measured at 119.8°F.
Common Areas: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 75°F. The living room and dining area appeared clean and were properly furnished. The living room has a television, comfortable furniture. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility.
Garage: LPAs entered an unlocked garage and saw more cleaning supplies, hazardous liquids, detergents, and extra PPE accessible to residents in care. LPAs observed an extra refrigerator for staff.
Laundry: The laundry is located between the kitchen and garage. LPAs observed an unlocked laundry detergent accessible to residents in the laundry room. Staff admitted to LPAs that they forgot to lock it away after using it this morning.
Outside and Back Yard: LPAs toured the two side paths and back yard. Both emergency exit gates were unlocked, and paths were free from debris. LPAs observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for residents. LPAs observed gardening tools and a full can of paint accessible to residents in care.
Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide. Smoke detectors were located throughout the facility, and at 10:00 AM, they were tested and observed to be operational. Carbon monoxide was living room and was also tested and observed to be operational. LPAs heard functioning auditory alarms on all exit doors.
Between 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, LPAs reviewed records of four (4) residents and two (2) staff. Resident files were not updated/completed. Staff records and training were not updated and completed. .
During the interview with the Administrator LPAs were informed that one of the residents (R5) passed away on 09/05/2024. On or about 09/01/2024, R5 was taken to the hospital due to breathing problem and R5 passed away in the hospital. LPAs reviewed all incident and death reports in the system and did not observe any Incident or death reports regarding R5.
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