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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Darlene Chavez and Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection at the facility. The facility is a one-story home which is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a dementia diagnosis. The facility has been approved for a hospice waiver for 4 residents and has a fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents, one of which can be a bedridden resident. Upon arrival, there were six residents in care and two staff on duty. Currently there are six residents residing in the facility with 1 resident on hospice. Administrator Timothy Pryko arrived at approximately 9:59 am. LPAs explained the purpose of the visit.
Entrance interview conducted.
A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed. The following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. First aid kit was observed to be complete.
The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors, and floor coverings were checked. The facility was seen to be in good repair inside and outside. There is one fire extinguisher located in the common area, last serviced on 1/15/2023. The carbon monoxide alarm and smoke alarms are in good working order. Medications are kept in a locked centrally stored cabinet.
The kitchen, living room and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hallways, bedroom doors and walls are in good repair.
The kitchen has a refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, hot water teapot, and a stove-top oven. LPAs observed the kitchen stove has knobs in place and is accessible to residents in care. Between 10:15 am and 11:09 am, the refrigerator located in the kitchen was measured at 43.1 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and the freezer was measured at 5.8 degrees F. The refrigerator located in the hallway closet was measured at 35 degrees (F) and the freezer was measured at 17.3 degrees (F).
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