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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ann Marie Slotemaker conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit via phone FaceTime virtual technology to Irvine Cottage #3 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and precautionary measures. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) on January 2, 2020 for a capacity of 6 non-ambulatory residents.
LPA Slotemaker observed and toured the following areas.
Structure:
Facility is a one story house with 4 resident bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, dining area, and kitchen. The facility has a yellow wood siding exterior with white trim. There is an attached 2 car garage and the house has a washer and dryer located in the garage. The backyard has a shaded concrete area with seating for 6 residents as well as a small grassy area in the front of the facility with seating.
Signal System:
The facility's central heating and air conditioning is controlled by a thermostat located in a hallway. If indicated each resident will be equipped with a call button to summon staff when they need assistance. The facility utilizes video surveillance cameras in the common area.
Bedrooms Residents:
All bedrooms accommodate non-ambulatory residents. Emergency lighting is present in each bedroom as well as in the hallways and living room. The resident bedrooms accommodate residents' furnishings with all required furniture present.
Bathrooms:
All bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, and walk-in shower. Grab bars were present as a well as a non-skid mat. |