| MEDICATION: LPA observed medications and facility staff/resident files will be kept locked in the cabinet which is located in the separate office are next to the living/family room. The First-Aid kit with current edition of first-aid manual is also located in the locked cabinet. LPA observed the kit to be new. The cabinet is inaccessible to residents in care. Only employees responsible for the centrally stored medication will have access to the medication. Facility has Dementia Care Program. Emergency call buttons are available and will be provided to residents.
SMOKE DETECTORS/CARBON MONOXIDE. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide are hard wired, inter-connected and were located throughout the facility. At 11:00am they were tested and observed to be operational. The facility has one (1) new fire extinguisher that was purchased on May 21, 2024. The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen area.
COMMON AREAS: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The living room and dining appeared clean and were properly furnished. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. LPA observed puzzles, books, balls, and board games to provide activities to residents in care. The Facility has landline, LPA checked at 11:05 to be operational. LPA observed laundry room is located in the separate closed area between kitchen and bedrooms. The washer/dryer appear to be new and in good condition. Laundry supplies and other chemicals are kept locked inaccessible in the storage room, with supervision when not in use.
SURROUNDING GROUNDS: In the back of the facility has sufficient yard space. LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with covered shaded area for residents. The backyard is fenced. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining the care and supervision to meet the needs of clients. There are no bodies of water.
GARAGE: The garage is currently being used for storage and additional supplies for residents. The LPA observed the garage locked and not accessible to residents in care.
Component III was conducted with the Administrator.
Facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at this time. This report will be forwarded to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) and will be notified by the CAB Analyst when the license has been approved.
Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Applicant/Administrator.
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