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25 | At 10:15 am on 10/21/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA rang the door bell and knocked on the door from 10:15am to 10:27am, LPA attempted to call Licensee at all of their other facility phone numbers. LPA contacted Licensee sister who is an administrator at a different facility and notified LPA by voice message that Licensee was at Costco and on their way back to the facility. At 10:38am, a visitor of a resident (R1) left out the side gate of the facility then the Licensee drove up to the facility and the caregiver opened the front door to the facility. LPA met with facility Administrator Evelyn Strampe who explained that the visitor that was leaving was visiting their farther who is a new resident at the facility. When LPA interviewed Care Giver (S1), care giver stated that they didn't hear the knocking, door bell, or the phone ringing for over 12 minutes, S1 also stated that they were providing care for R2 at the time that LPA was attempting to gain entrance to the facility, however S1 came to the front door as soon as the Administrator pulled up and LPA noted 3 different variations of reasons why S1 did not answer the facility front door for LPA. LPA interviewed Visitor (V1) who stated S1 did not answer the door because they were scared. LPA Jeffries was wearing CCL ID badge and had identified himself as "Community Care Licensing, Department of Social Services." S1 refused to open facility door until Licensee arrived. This resulted in a citation of Inspection Authority and is cited and noted as part of the care tools module (H&S:1569.32).
Administrator and LPA conduced a full tour of the facility inside and outside.. This facility is a 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom, two living rooms, kitchen and dining room with a courtyard in the back with shade for residents. Currently there are 3 resident all in single occupancy rooms. The medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area as well as the first aide kit with all required items, LPA observed at least two days of perishable foods and at least seven days of non perishable foods on hand at the facility. LPA observed working smoke detectors throughout the facility and a working carbon monoxide detector between the living room and dining room. There is a charged in green fire extinguisher and the halls, exits and pathways in the facility are free and clear of debris. LPA conducted a staff rerecords, resident records, and medication audit.
CONTINUED on LIC9099-C |