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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryan Gardner made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA met with Facility Manager Brandee Geurkink and was granted entry to the facility.
The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility is a four (4) bedroom, three (3) bathroom home with a kitchen/dining area, two (2) living room areas, and an attached garage. The facility is licensed for a capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents. The current census is five (5) residents. LPA was accompanied by Facility Manager to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
Physical Plant: The facility is operating within the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to interior and exterior passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, and sufficient lighting; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured and observed the water temperature in the bathroom to be at 106.1 degrees F. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Postings such as the facility license, personal rights, the CCL complaint poster, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to the residents in care. There was a designated storage space for resident files and staff files. Medications are kept inside a cabinet in the laundry room inaccessible to residents. The facility has a first aid kit stored in the laundry room.
Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for the residents in care.
Care & Supervision: Facility has sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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