Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Bernadette Allen made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection. At the time of the visit there was one (1) staff member and (6) residents. LPA met with Noemi Mamani Administrator who was informed of the purpose of the visit.
LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
The Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient furniture and lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature 73 degrees.
There was enough nonperishable and perishable food for the number of residents in care. The facility has a variety of food for residents, and a menu was available for review. The facility food is stored in a safe manner.
Sharps are stored in the locked laundry room inaccessible to residents in care.
The resident’s bedrooms are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, and sufficient lighting.
All bathrooms had non-slip mats and were operating in a safe and in good sanitary condition. The hot water temperature measured between 105-120-degrees F. LPA also observed the facility is equipped with operating carbon monoxide/smoke detectors and fully charged fire extinguishers.
Posters such as personal rights and the disaster plan were posted in a common area.
LPA did observe cleaning supplies, toxins items are kept in the locked laundry room in the kitchen area inaccessible to clients in care. The resident’s files were reviewed, all files had the required documents at the time of the visit.
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