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25 | On 10/25/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobola conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. inspection for this facility and was greeted by Front Desk Staff, Elizabeth Palle. Executive Director, David Wall and Co-Administrator, Hazel Castro were contacted and arrived later in the visit. The facility currently provides care for 67 residents, 7 of which are receiving hospice services and some of which with a diagnosis of dementia.
LPA continued with a tour of the facility with staff, facility found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguishers located on each resident floor, kitchen and common spaces were found to be charged. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire safety systems were present and serviced by fire inspection agency within the year. Additional inspection is expected to be completed in the following month.
There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required, with food stored in the kitchen, sufficient for residents in care. Food supply is replenished constantly throughout the week and stored properly. Facility provides a variety of meal preferences and preparation while also ensuring proper dietary restrictions are followed. Cleaning supplies and other toxins are safely stored in locked closets throughout each floor all of which were secured upon inspection. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All resident’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings and bedding items. The facility is equipped with two elevators, one of which is currently under service awaiting additional parts for repair. There is still one elevator that is fully operational for resident use.
Residents that were out in the community during the inspection were observed interacting with staff, fellow residents and visitors in the common areas. LPA found that staff and resident engagement is well practiced with activity calendars developed on a monthly basis. Residents are encouraged to participate in activities, well observed during the tour. Residents were also observed to have a positive and personable relationship with staff and Executive Director. There is a large garden area equipped with appropriate shading and two additional outdoor balcony patios for resident use.
Continued onto LIC809-C |