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25 | At approximately 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julie Florio and Star Stevenson arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and were greeted by facility Staff. Licensee was contacted via telephone and arrived at approximately 2:45 PM. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with three (3) residents in care. Facility has a Dementia Care Plan, a Hospice waiver for two (2), and is approved for 2 non-ambulatory residents. Facility currently has two residents on Hospice.
At approximately 3:00 PM, LPAs initiated a tour of the facility with Licensee and observed the following: Facility is a one story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. Water temperatures in residents' bathrooms measured within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPAs observed a supply of clean linens, and hygiene, incontinent care, and paper products available for residents. Residents' bedrooms were inspected and observed to have all the appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were observed unlocked in two instances. Licensee removed the items immediately and secured them in the locked laundry room. Licensee agrees to ensure all items which could pose a risk to residents in care are secured at all times to remain compliance with regulation. Facility has at least two days of perishable food and one week of non-perishable foods, as well as an emergency water supply. Medications were centrally stored and locked. There is a shaded seating area in the backyard with outdoor space for activities. LPAs observed an activity schedule and books, puzzles, and movies for residents. Facility does not have an internet access device designated for resident use, but Licensee agrees to purchase one immediately. Facility has internet service available to residents in care and the telephone was tested an operational during inspection.
Facility's fire extinguisher was observed charged and was last serviced 02/2024. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operational during inspection. Facility conducts quarterly disaster drills, and the most recent drill was conducted 01/2025.
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