Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:06AM. LPA initially met with facility staff. Administrator Shila Pandey was contacted via telephone and arrived at the facility at 10:30AM. Entrance interview conducted.
Beginning at 10:46AM, the LPA, along with Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed
Combination smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector was tested at 04:28PM and was functional at the time of the visit.
BEDROOMS: The LPA observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. There are 7 (seven) total bedrooms; 1 (one) of which is designated as a staff room and 6 (six) are private resident rooms. Staff room was observed locked.
RESTROOMS: The LPA observed 3 (three) restrooms in the facility; 2 (two) are shared restrooms and one is a private restroom. Resident restrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. Water temperature was measured in all 3 (three) restrooms both in the morning and afternoon and measured lower than the required temperature. At 11:04AM, water temperature in the kitchen measured just above the minimum required temperature at 105.3 degrees Fahrenheit, but measured well below at 04:20PM.
COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and good condition. At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The LPA observed the required postings in the common area. A fireplace was observed to be adequately screened and inaccessible to residents. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and purchased Continued on LIC 809-C
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