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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Berry conducted an announced Pre-licensing visit at 9:00 AM and met with Administrator Jack Berghoudian. This is a change of ownership application from North Hills Chalet LLC to Velvet Care. The LPA conducted an entrance interview with the Administrator.
The LPA conducted a facility Tour. The LPA inspected facility for Fire Safety, Personal Accommodations and Services, Medication Procedures, and Food Service. This is a single-story residence. Fire Clearance is approved for five (6) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden. Facility has four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms for resident use. There is one (1) additional bedroom and bathroom for staff use. Resident bathrooms have properly installed grab bars and showers have non-skid mats. Hot water temperature measured between 86.5 – 113.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the visit.
The common areas were appropriately furnished and had adequate. The LPA observed entertainment equipment and games for activities. The medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Sharp kitchen knives are stored in a locked cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. The LPA observed that resident and staff records were locked in a file cabinet located in the living area. The first-aid kit is complete. The facility has adequate linen, water, perishable and nonperishable food supplies.
The facility has working alarms on all exits. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were checked and function properly. There are three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers located in the kitchen area, dining area and the hallway.
There is a washer and dryer in the laundry area located in the garage. All chemicals, additional personal hygiene items and emergency food supplies are locked in a cabinet in the garage. There is sufficient outdoor space with seating and a shaded area with proper furniture for outdoor use. There are no bodies of water on the premises.
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