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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living, Residential Care Facility for the Elderly; unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA met with staff who escorted LPA to the Executive Director Office. LPA met with Executive Director, Tirso Del Junco and Meriza De La Cruz, Clinical Support Specialist. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit.
LPA was accompanied by Executive Director, Tirso Del Junco and Meriza De La Cruz, Clinical Support Specialist on a walk through of the facility inside and out. LPA observed the following during the walk through.
Physical Plant: The facility is comprised of four buildings. Each labeled as "A" "B" "C" and "D" Each building is designated for Assisted Living and Memory Care. During the walk through of each building, LPA observed the facility's temperatures to be comfortable. There was sufficient lighting provided by various lamps, fixtures and night lights throughout each building's interior and exterior. LPA observed fire extinguishers in cases posted through out the facility. Each fire extinguisher was last inspected June 2023 and found fully charged. Executive Director reported that disaster drills are conducted on a quarterly basis. The facility contracts a third party to conduct the fire/disaster drills. Last fire/disaster drill took place in September 2023. Each building has it's own courtyard. In each courtyard LPA observed adequate shaded seating available, clear and unobstructed pathways. Each exit was secure with Wander Guard, door alarms and key pad entry. Executive Director reported that each resident is assigned a pendent which functions as a call light and a Wander Guard bracelet. When residents approach the exit, the bracelet triggers an alarm to notify staff of the resident's location. Each courtyard also included various activities for residents in care.
LPA observed resident rooms. Each resident room contained adequate storage space, beds with all required linens, attached bathroom with operable appliances, hand soap and paper supplies. Bathrooms also included walk-in/roll in shower stalls equipped with handrails and non-slip materials for safety. Infection Control Stations were also observed throughout the facility. Each offering hand sanitizer and PPE supplies.
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