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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Elizabeth Zarate, Assisting Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit.
The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (6), a current census of (6) residents, and a hospice waiver for (2). LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
Physical Plant/Environment: Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility's backyard area is sufficient for resident activities and is enclosed with a self-latching gate. Resident’s showers, toilets, and hand washing areas were operating in a safe and sanitary condition. Resident bathrooms were equipped with grab rails and non-skid flooring or non-skid mats. The hot water temperature in residents' bathrooms measured 111 degrees F. Resident’s bedrooms had beds, chairs, night stands, sufficient lighting and maintained at a comfortable temperature. The facility had operating carbon monoxide alarms, laundry equipment, and telephone service. The facility had sufficient linen, towels, and personal hygiene items for residents. The facility had sufficient activity supplies for residents in care. The facility's fire place is kept covered. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The facility has posted in a common area, Ombudsman poster, facility license, and evacuation exit plan sketch; However, the facility did not have posted, a list of emergency telephone numbers and a Residential Care Facility complaint poster. Deficiency cited.
Care & Supervision: Facility has 24-hour, 7 days a week direct care staff. |