Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Julie Dion, Executive Director and discussed the purpose of the visit.
The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). Licensed capacity is (94) with a hospice waiver for (15). The current census is (68). LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
LPA inspected the facility inside and out. Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient furniture and activity space for clients in care. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature 75 degrees F.
LPA inspected the kitchen. Facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food for the number of clients in care. Menus are posted in various areas of the facility. Facility food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Sharps are stored and kept locked and inaccessible to clients in care.
LPA inspected six (6) client bedrooms. Bedrooms are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands and storage space. Bedrooms have sufficient linen and lighting.
LPA inspected six (6) client bathrooms. Bathrooms were equipped with handrails and operating in safe and sanitary conditions. The hot water temperature tested within regulation at 108 degrees F.
LPA observed the facility is equipped with operating carbon monoxide alarms and fully charged fire extinguishers. Fireplace adequately screened and operating telephone service. Posters such as personal rights, Complaint reporting, facility sketch, the disaster plan were posted in a common area. Emergency drill conducted on 4/07/2023. Cleaning supplies, toxins, items were kept locked and inaccessible to clients in care.
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