Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zabel Chochian arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. The LPA was greeted by staff and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Cyntia Drachenberg was contacted and met with LPA. Reason for the visit was stated.
Administrator designated staff to assist LPA with the physical plant tour. Physical plant tour was conducted with staff. Areas inside and outside were toured to ensure that there are no health and safety hazards.
COMMON AREAS: Units designated for assisted living residents are on all four floors and there is a separate unit on the second floor designated for memory care residents. The LPA toured all four floors and common spaces in both the assisted living and memory care unit. Memory care delayed egress doors were tested for operational need. Activity rooms and common spaces were clean and in good repair. No obstructions and/or safety hazards observed during the tour. Fire extinguishers were charged and serviced on 04/24/2024.
BEDROOMS: The LPA observed a random selection of resident rooms (on all floors), and rooms were observed furnished appropriately with clean linens, furnishings and sufficient lighting. LPA also conducted interview with random residents during the resident room checks.
RESTROOMS: The LPA observed a random selection of resident restrooms. Restrooms were clean, sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. Restrooms were stocked with soap and paper towels. Hand washing signs promoting good hand hygiene were observed in the common restrooms.
KITCHEN: Kitchen observed clean and appliances in operable condition. Facility food supply observed sufficient during todays visit (three (3) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food supply).
EXTERIOR: The facility has outdoor seating for residents on the first, second and third floor.
Due to time constraints, the annual inspection will be completed on a follow-up visit.
No deficiencies cited at this time. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided. |