• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

BEDROOMS: There are five (5) total bedrooms in the facility; four (4) bedrooms are designated as private, single occupancy, resident rooms and one (1) shared, double occupancy resident room. There is no staff room and Administrator stated that staff remain awake at night. Two (2) out of five (5) resident rooms have exits to the exterior. All passageways were observed to be clear of obstructions. All resident rooms were observed to be furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting.

RESTROOMS: There are three (3) total restrooms. Two (2) are designated as a shared / common resident restrooms, and One (1) is designated as a private resident restroom. Resident restrooms were observed to be equipped with a slip resistant surface / mat. Grab bars were observed in the restrooms. The restrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured in all resident restrooms and ranged between 105.6-117.3 degrees Fahrenheit, all within the required range. LPA observed storage space closets in the hallway containing extra clean linens and towels for resident use.

KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at 10:33 a.m. Knives and sharps were observed in a locked drawer. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. The kitchen faucet was measured for hot water temperature, and it measured 117.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Cleaning supplies and other chemicals are kept locked under the sink and in the garage inaccessible to residents in care.

BACKYARD: The entire property is fenced. The backyard has a patio area with an umbrella for shade, patio furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. All passageways were observed to be clear. LPA observed two (2) self-latching gates. There is a gated in the ground pool that was locked and inaccessible at the time of the visit. There is a locked storage shed in the back yard inaccessible to residents. Both pathways are used as an emergency exit which were free of obstructions at the time of the visit.

GARAGE / LAUNDRY ROOM: LPA observed the facility garage, which was locked and contained the laundry units- washer and dryer, emergency food and water, a storage room containing emergency supplies, and general supplies.

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MEDICATIONS: Medication review began at approximately 10:47 a.m. Medications are centrally stored and locked in a closet adjacent to the entrance and kitchen. Medications for three (3) residents were reviewed. Medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored, and locked inaccessible to residents in care. Medications reviewed were found to be self-administered as prescribed and documented on the centrally stored medication and destruction records. No errors observed during review. LPA observed the first aid supplies to be complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual.

RECORDS:

Resident Records: were reviewed beginning at 11:05 a.m. six (6) Resident files were reviewed for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, LIC627(c) Consent for Treatment form, current needs and services plan, Hospice records and Home Health records. All records were in order.

Personnel Records were reviewed beginning at 12:15 p.m. five (5) Personnel files including the Administrator’s file were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All records were in order.

INFECTION CONTROL/ EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit the LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control practices and the facilities emergency disaster plan. Both documents were observed to be complete and updated annually as required. The facilities policies and procedures, as they pertain to infection control and emergency planning meet the regulatory standard.

DOCUMENTS: Documents obtained during the visit include: LIC 500 facility roster, LIC 9020A Resident roster and copy of the current Limited Liability insurance.

During today's inspection, the facility is in compliance with Title 22 regulations. No citations issued. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report reviewed and provided.