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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Kathrina Chin contacted the facility via telephone and Facetime for a pre-licensing evaluation due to COVID-19 and for pre-cautionary measures. LPA Chin identified herself and spoke to Tamara Fernandez, Vice President of Operations.
The main structure is a three story building which includes 94 resident units in total. The entire community was designed to accommodate 152 non-ambulatory residents. There is a Memory Care unit on the first floor and has a capacity for 35 residents. There are three delayed egress exits on the first floor. A fire clearance was granted on October 8, 2020 for 152 non-ambulatory residents of which 8 may be bedridden on the first floor only. This facility has submitted a hospice waiver request for 8 residents.
LPA toured the entire community, interior and exterior, including a sampling of resident bedroom units. Hot water were tested in 10 apartment units and observed to be between 105-108 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire extinguishers were mounted and charged. Smoke detectors were centrally wired throughout and have been checked by the fire department. Carbon monoxide detectors are operational. There was one E-Vacs chairs near each of the three stairwells at the facility. There was one locked medication room on the first two floors and had a first aid kit in each medication room. There were several locked closets for storage of toxins and cleaning equipment. An emergency call system was in place in each apartment unit and several were tested.
The kitchen area was checked. There were emergency food supplies and water. LPA observed activity calendars, theft and loss policy, residents rights, admission agreement, resident rights and emergency plans were posted including the Ombudsman and Let Us Know poster. The Memory Care unit has their own activity room/ living room area and dining area. LPA reviewed the outdoor area and observed a patio structure and outdoor furniture. (Continued on LIC 809C) |