| Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Bernadette Allen and Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection at 9:55 AM. At the time of the visit there was no answer at the door so the administrator Kedra Creer was called. Kedra had to call the staff member Patricia to return back to the facility to allow LPA's into the home to conducted the annual inspection. Patricia arrived at 10:25 AM. LPA's met with Patricia Wood and Nancy Hernandez and they were informed of the purpose of the visit.
The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in the home, LPA observed kitchen/dining area, living room and a family/dining area. LPA's conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
LPA's inspected the facility inside and out. Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient furniture and lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature.
LPA's inspected the kitchen. Facility has sufficient nonperishable and perishable food for number of residents in care. Facility has a variety of food available for residents, and menus posted. Facility food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Sharps are stored and kept locked closet near the kitchen, inaccessible to clients in care.
LPA's inspected client bedrooms. The bedrooms are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, and sufficient lighting.
LPA's inspected the bathrooms. Bathrooms were operating in a safe and sanitary conditions. The hot water temperature tested within regulation at 105.5 degrees F.
LPA's observed the facility is equipped with operating carbon monoxide alarms and fully charged fire extinguishers. Posters such as personal rights and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. LPA's did observe cleaning supplies, toxins items are kept in a locked closet and is inaccessible to clients in care.
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