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25 | At approximately 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julie Florio arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and was greeted by facility Staff. Edward Gadia, House Manager was contacted via telephone and arrived at approximately 12:45 PM. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with six (6) residents in care. Facility has a Dementia Care Plan, a Hospice waiver for three (3), and is approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents. Facility does not currently have any Hospice residents in care.
At approximately 1:00 PM, LPA initiated a tour of the facility with House Manager 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. LPA 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 locked. 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. LPA inspected two locked shed in the backyard which contained care equipment, holiday decorations, tools, and chemicals. LPA observed residents watching TV or reading in the common area and in their bedrooms. LPA observed games available to residents and House Manager states staff take the residents in the yard for exercise and facility staff discuss current events with residents daily. Facility does not have an internet access device designated for resident use, but House Manager agrees to purchase one immediately to bring the facility into compliance with regulation. Facility has internet service available to residents in care and the telephone was tested an operational during inspection.
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