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25 | At approximately 12:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julie Florio arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and was greeted by RoseMarie Vister, Designated Responsible Party (DRP). House Manager, Christiane Salvador was contacted via telephone and arrived at facility at approximately 1:30pm. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with six (6) residents in care, all of whom were present during today's inspection. Facility has a Dementia Care Plan, a Hospice waiver for two (2), and is approved for all non-ambulatory residents with approval for one (1) bedridden resident.
At approximately 12:30 PM, LPA initiated a tour of the facility with DRP and observed the following: Facility is a one story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. LPA observed egress devices deactivated on all facility doors while two (2) dementia residents were in care. DRP activated them immediately. Additionally, rodent bait was observed in the facility entryway coat closet. House Manager states that with recent construction nearby, the facility has experienced an influx of rodent issues. Further, House Manager states that pest control have been out to the facility three times since mid-December and are scheduled to come treat the facility again soon. LPA observed worn carpeting with staining throughout the facility. 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. However, LPA observed shower towels, face rags, and washcloths in client bathroom. DRP removed them immediately and agreed to ensure the facility is in compliance with regulation moving forward. Residents' bedrooms were inspected and observed to have all the appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. However, two (2) of six (6) residents did not have their own designated chest of drawers for clothing storage. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were locked.
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