| was measured in both bathrooms and was measured within Title 22 requirements of 105 degrees F- 120 degrees F for both bathrooms.
All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, sharps and hazardous items are kept locked and are inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors are present in each resident room and the living room. All were observed to be operable. A carbon monoxide detector was present and operable. There was a fire extinguisher present that was observed to be fully charged.
Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. The night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the residents in the case of an emergency.
Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are kept in a secure location. LPA reviewed 5 staff files. Files were reviewed for Criminal Record Clearance, Health Screening, Current First Aid and CPR as well as initial and ongoing training for care of the Elderly. Administrator’s certificate is current.
Resident Records Resident records were kept in secure location and were reviewed for the following documents - Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan, Medical Consent, Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information and current Physician's Report. LPA reviewed 4 resident files and no issues were observed.
Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. All the required postings were observed.
Planned Activities: Facility offers activities like coloring and chair exercises and a central TV viewing area for residents to enjoy together. There is an outdoor furnished patio area available for the residents. Residents are taken outside for walks.
Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables. Food was stored separately from cleaners, toxins and poisons. Appliances were observed to be operable and able to properly store and prepare food. A deficiency was noted. See 809-D.
Incidental Medical & Dental: Medication is properly labeled and are centrally stored in a locked closet and are in their original containers. LPA reviewed 4 residents’ medications and there were no issues observed.
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