An application was submitted to CCLD on 01/16/2020. In the initial license application for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, ages ranging from 60 years and above. The applicant requested capacity of 126 individuals, of which zero (0) ambulatory, (118) non-ambulatory, and (8) bedridden.

Structure:

The facility has (84) apartment rooms with a restroom inside each. The facility is a 3 story with a basement and parking garage situated in a residential neighborhood. There is a memory care side with and a assisted living side. There is (32) memory care and (55 ) in the assisted living. (3) apartment rooms in memory care are shared.

The facility interior includes common area living room, dining, kitchen, activity room, theater room and laundry area. The common area living room has a fireplace with a screen and uses gas not wood. The common living room area included an adequate number of chairs , couches , tables, a poker table and a library. The kitchen has stoves, a walk-in freezer , and a walk-in refrigerator. The exterior is rear fenced throughout.The passageways, walkways, and steps are free from obstructions. The courtyard and patio area is covered and has a table with chairs for additional seating.

Resident Apartment Rooms:

The facility has (84)apartment rooms. LPA inspected each room virtually.

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Stove burners, oven, microwaves, washers, and dryers are working. There is a walk-in refrigerator in the kitchen and a walk-in freezer . The refrigerator has a measured temperature of at 37 degrees Fahrenheit for appropriate food storage. A freezer is at (-2) degrees Fahrenheit.

Toxins:

All toxins are locked/stored in a locked room in the basement.

Water Temperature:

Staff tested one apartment room sink and it tested at 106.3 degrees F.

Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book:

A first aid kit stored in the locked cabinet in the kitchen has been inspected which has at least the following: thermometer, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, and current first aid manual locked and inaccessible to residents. The resident's medications are stored in the med rooms inaccessible to residents on the 1^st floor which is the memory care floor. Another med room is on the basement floor.

Residents & Staff Files:

The applicant is not handling cash resources of residents. Records of staff and residents will be stored in the business office.

Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials:

The facility has board games, books, magazines, and other recreational materials for the resident’s use all stored in the common area in the living room. A poker table, a library, TV’s ,computers for residents , beauty salon, fitness center and a theater room.

Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets:

There are no pets, jacuzzi, or pool in the fenced area.

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There is no designated bedroom for staff.

Bathrooms:

All apartment room bathrooms have a working toilet, washbasin, shower, grab bars and non-skid mats.

Linens & Hygiene Supplies:

Residents are bringing their own beds. An adequate supply of linen stored in the hall closet adjacent to all resident bedrooms.

Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu:

Emergency phone numbers. exit plan and menu are posted and readily available for review in the kitchen area. There are 29 fire extinguishers mounted on the walls throughout the facility and fully charged. A telephone line is available to residents.

Food Service:

Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen cabinets, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in the kitchen. Food supply adequate stored in kitchen and consists of the following: Meats, vegetables, fruits, rice, sauces, can goods. Emergency food boxes and emergency water are stored as well.

Smoke Detectors:

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the interior facility. Battery operated & working smoke detectors in all 84 apartment rooms, hallway, and common areas room. Carbon monoxide is attached to the smoke detectors.

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Fire Clearance with approval for a capacity for zero (0) ambulatory, (118 )for non-ambulatory, and (8) for bedridden. Gates have no locks.

Component III:

LPA/ Williams conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, the information provided about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance.

"Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no corrections."

A telephonic exit interview was conducted with Erika Lemon, and a hard copy was provided via email for signature.

Accordingly, LPA/Williams will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAU Analyst assigned to their application.