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LAUNDRY & GARAGE: The laundry room is located adjacent to the dining room. Laundry supplies and chemicals are stored in a locked cabinet, inaccessible to residents in care. Garage was observed locked and contained an additional freezer and pantry, which contained adequate emergency supplies.
COMMON AREAS: This includes the living room and dining room areas. LPA observed common area to be clean and properly furnished at the time of the visit. Fireplace was noted to be screened and inaccessible to residents. The LPA observed the fire extinguisher to be fully charged and serviced on 12/19/2025. Hardwired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 10:03AM and were functional at the time of the visit. All required postings were observed in the facility entryway.
OUTDOOR SPACE: The backyard has a covered patio area with patio furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. Facility has two total gates, one (1) gate was observed to be self-latching and closing with clear passageways for emergency exit use. There were no bodies of water on the premises. An outdoor shed was observed to be locked.
RECORD REVIEW: Began at 10:11AM. Five (5) staff files and four (4) resident files were reviewed for documents including, but not limited to: health screening, TB test, staff training records, fingerprint clearance, resident physician's report, needs and service appraisal, and personal rights. All staff and resident records observed contained all required documents.
MEDICATION REVIEW: Began at 11:07AM. Medications for two (2) of four (4) residents were observed. Medications were observed to be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen island. Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDR) were reviewed. All medications reviewed were properly documented and appear to be self-administered as prescribed.
INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility's infection control practices and the facility's emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Emergency drills are conducted quarterly; last emergency disaster drill was conducted 06/12/2026.
INTERVIEWS: LPA interviewed one (1) staff and two (2) residents. No concerns were noted.
No citations issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.
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