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25 | On 10/14/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Executive Director Ralph Balbin. LPA Dabuet explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve (150) non-ambulatory elderly residents of which (30) may be bedridden ages 60 and above. The facility is approved for (20) hospice residents. Currently, the facility has (16) hospice residents.
The facility is a three-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: (27) resident bedrooms in the Neighborhood and (114) resident bedrooms in Assisted Living. Each room has a bathroom in the unit, a lobby, a living room, (3) lounge areas, a dining room, a kitchen, a bistro, a Memory Care Unit. housekeeping/janitorial storage closets, (3) administrative offices, (2) laundry rooms, an activity room, a Wellness room, an engineering office, a beauty salon, an activity area, front and rear patio area, a gated pool, and outdoor storage sheds.
LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were stocked during the visit. The resident rooms were inspected: #135, #138, #245, #253, #322 and #330. All call buttons were in working condition. Bathrooms were operational with water temperature measured at 105.7 – 115.4 degrees F. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility at 72 - 74 degrees F.
LPA observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was maintained adequately.
(Evaluation Report continues LIC 809-C) |