Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Dulek and Emily Peraldi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:50 AM. This annual had a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures. The LPAs met with Administrator Flordeliza Hipolito and discussed the reason for the visit. Licensee representative Angely Morales was contacted via telephone and was unavailable during today’s visit.
The LPAs, along with Administrator Flordeliza Hipolito, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside at 10:58AM to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
BEDROOMS: The LPAs observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. There are 20 (twenty) total bedrooms; 4 (four) are private resident rooms and 16 (sixteen) are shared resident rooms.
RESTROOMS: Resident restrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. LPAs observed sufficient amounts of soap and paper products in each restroom, as well as hand washing posters.
COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and good condition. At the time of the visit, common seating area and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. Chairs were observed to be at least 6 (six) feet apart for social distancing. The LPAs observed the required postings in the common hallway. Fire extinguishes were observed to be serviced within the last year.
The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for resident use. There were no bodies of water noted.
KITCHEN: Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable Report Continued on LIC 809-C
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