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25 | On September 25, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kiran Jain and Komal Charitra arrived at the facility at 09:15 AM to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPAs met with Layana Santos, Director of Health Services and explained the purpose of the visit. Mark Baddas, Executive Director joined shortly after.
This is a multi-building, multi-floor 193-unit facility, with a combination of memory care (9 residents), assisted living (14 residents), and independent living (184 residents). LPAs toured the physical plant and observed it as clean, orderly, in good repair, well furnished, and at a comfortable temperature. Assisted living units are one or two bedrooms with private bathrooms. The memory care unit has its own common areas, secure courtyard, and activity rooms. The facility has outdoor spaces, dining rooms, and recreational rooms such as activity rooms, fitness centers, and wellness spaces. The residents have access to the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center for pools, cultural events, and other activities.
All common areas were observed to be free from obstructions, and hallways were well-lit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and last serviced on February, 2024. Emergency exit routes were clear and evacuation plans were posted at multiple locations throughout the facility. The facility’s emergency disaster plan was reviewed. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. LPAs observed that the facility was equipped with keypad access security features. Auditory alarm on exit doors in memory care unit were observed to be operational. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were fully operational.
LPAs inspected resident’s rooms and bathrooms at random in the Memory care and Independent Living units. Rooms were observed to be clean with the required furniture and sufficient lighting. The hot water temperature was measured in the residents’ units between 113.6°F and 117.2°F. Sharp objects, detergents, poisons, and chemicals were observed to be locked and inaccessible to persons in care. The residents were seen actively engaged in recreational programs and activities.
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