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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at Cassandra's Care Home for a scheduled visit to conduct the Pre-Licensing Inspection. LPA approached the door, introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Cassandra Ellison, Administrator/Licensee. LPA was provided a space to set up and work, then provided a tour of the facility inside and out. LPA observed the following:
Application: The application is for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, (RCFE) submitted on 4/10/23. Fire clearance has been granted for five, (5) non-ambulatory residents and one, (1) bedridden resident. Fire clearance and inspection completed and approved on 7/10/23.
Buildings and Grounds: The facility is a 1 level residential home. Facility is comprised of 5 bedrooms (4 resident rooms, 1 office), 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage and backyard. LPA observed the following signage throughout the facility: LET-US-KNOW, resident rights, resident council, labor laws, employee rights, visiting hours, evacuation/disaster plans, and infection control. Extra linens are kept in a hallway closet. Another hallway closet is designated to house cleaning supplies and tools. This hallway closet can also be secured. Facility in regulatory temperatures.
Resident Rooms - each room included mattresses, mattress covers, bed linens, storage for clothing and belongings, intact windows and screens and sufficient lighting. Each room also included a floor plan with the evacuation route highlighted. 2 resident rooms contain a doorway entry into the facility's backyard. Both doorways included a cement ramp and railing for additional support and added safety.
Bathrooms - There are 2 bathrooms, LPA observed each bathroom equipped with railing inside the showers and non-slip grip mats on the floor. Bathrooms also included a walk in shower and raised toilet seats. One of the bedrooms' includes an attached bathroom. |