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25 | 04/09/2024 9:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Knight arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Melanie Carter, care staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee/administrator Barbara Tippetts ( #6003508740 exp 04/24/2025 ) arrived shortly after LPA arrived.
LPA Knight and the licensee toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to four (4) resident rooms, common areas, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. Staff and resident files were reviewed. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. Administrator certificate is current. Facility has a hospice waiver for 3 residents. Medications were reviewed
Bedding, linens, and towels for clients were observed and found to be clean and in good repair. There is an adequate supply of toiletries for the clients. Medication is locked in a cabinet.
The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. Hot water measured between 105 – 120 degrees F. Common area was clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. Bathrooms were clean and in good repair. Kitchen was clean and in good repair. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. Fire extinguishers fully charged and were inspected in March 2024. Smoke detectors are all operational. There are no pools/bodies of water on the premises. Last disaster drill was conducted in November 2023, next drill is scheduled for April 14, 2024.
LPA requested the following documents that need to be updated in the facility file:
LIC308 Designation of Facility Responsibility
LIC500 Personnel Report
LIC610D Emergency Disaster Plan
In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today’s inspection.
Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to licensee Barbara Tippetts.
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