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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection in this facility. LPA met with Administrator Rhodora Gulland and staff Robert Gulland and stated the purpose of this visit.
The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for two. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. LPA Tapia informed Administrator Rhodora “Icy” Gulland of the facility’s overdue annual fees and provided a copy of the Facility Transaction History including a PIN so fees can be paid online. Administrator made the payment and provided LPA with a copy of confirmation.
At about 9:15 AM, LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed 1 resident in care and one staff member on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were 3 resident rooms 2 of which were vacant. Resident rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were tested to be operational. LPA noticed that auditory exit alarms were not operational. Administrator was made aware of this and will have them replaced. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 121.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA noticed there were toxins on the bathroom floor. Administrator removed them immediately. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to clients in care. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was on observed. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. Garage is kept locked and used for storage and with an emergency supplies. Laundry room was in good repair with cleaning supplies kept locked. Kitchen was in good repair with medications kept locked separately. |