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25 | On 11/5/21 at 9:30am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at Cherokee Retirement Home for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Rick Reed and together conducted a tour of the home. the home is split into two individual cottages. facility has a capacity of 11 residents in the main cottage and a capacity for 4 residents in the adjacent cottage.
LPA and Administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed several chicken coops in the back yard of the facility. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor and clean. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed four tiles have been worn down to the baseboards and are in need of replacement.
LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 105 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications secure from residents.
LPA Booth contacted facility ahead of inspection and requested all documents needed to supplement file at regional office
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the following deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility. |