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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Aqua Ridge of Montclair, Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, (RCFE) unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Business Office Director, Diana Gonzalez and asked to sign in while the Executive Director was contacted and made aware of LPA visit.
During today's visit, LPA was accompanied on a tour of the facility's interior and exterior, completed resident and staff interviews and reviewed facility records. LPA observed the following:
Facility: The facility is currently licensed as RCFE / Dementia Care and approved for 115 residents. Sixty, (60) and up. One hundred three residents may be non-ambulatory and 12 residents maybe bedridden. Hospice Waiver Approval for 12 Residents. LPA observed that the facility is operating in the capacity and conditions approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL).
Physical Plant: During the tour of the facility, LPA observed that the facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature appropriate for outside weather conditions. Bathroom water temperature measured within regulatory limits. Bathroom appliances such as toilets, sinks, bathtubs and showers were in operable conditions. Housekeepers maintain the cleaning supplies and linens securely; Also in adequate amounts for the number of residents in care. LPA observed that each resident room, hallways and areas throughout the facility were well lit with a variety of lighting fixtures; to ensure safety of residents in care.
The facility included smoke/fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. According to staff and documentation, the last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 10/24/23 no concerns listed. All fire extinguishers located throughout facility were last inspected August 2023.
Please see LIC9099-C |