Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 09:13AM. LPA initially met with facility staff. Licensee/Administrator was contacted via telephone and arrived at 09:40AM. Entrance interview conducted.
Beginning at 09:46AM the LPA, along with Licensee/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. Please note: the facility is a 2-story house; the upstairs area is inaccessible to residents in care and is used for staff only, therefore was not observed. The following was observed in the downstairs area:
Hardwired combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 10:03AM and were functional at the time of the visit. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and last serviced on 02/21/2024.
BEDROOMS: There are 5 (five) total bedrooms; 4 (four) are designated for private resident use and 1 (one) is a shared bedroom. The LPA observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting.
RESTROOMS: The LPA observed 4 (four) restrooms in the facility; 1 (one) is for shared use, 1 (one) is designated for staff and visitors and 2 (two) is designated for private resident use. Resident restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. Water temperature was measured in the shared resident restroom and measured within the required range.
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 inaccessible to residents in care.
Report Continued on LIC 809-C
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