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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by receptionist. LPA met with Geno Kohler, Executive Director and explained the nature of the visit. Facility is licensed for 230 non-ambulatory residents, approved for secured perimeters, and delayed egress. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 20 residents. The facilities current census is 168 residents. There are 15 residents on hospice during today's visit. This facility consists of two main areas. The assisted living and the memory care unit which are protected by delayed egress exits.
LPA Martinez along with Executive Director toured the physical plant of both the assisted living and the memory care unit. LPA observed a bistro adjacent to the main dining room where residents can obtain different snacks and beverages selections than in the main dining area. The bistro offers snacks all day so residents may dine when convenient. LPA observed menus for both areas and the food offered is varied and healthful. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Maintenance records were observed in the main kitchen. During the tour LPA observed residents involved in an activity as well as a posted activity schedule including games, exercise, and outings at the facility. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked location; facility has a medication room. LPA observed and inspected medication carts that are used to dispense meds to residents and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. Eight resident bedrooms were inspected and observed to have the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Resident bathrooms were inspected tested for water temperature and water temperature measured between 117.6 degrees F in tested bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Call buttons were observed in each resident apartments and when pulled a signal is sent to caregivers pagers
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