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25 | At 9:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with the administrator, Denise Martin. This is new application for a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). A fire clearance was approved on 06/26/2024, for six (6) non-ambulatory residents for a total capacity of six (6).
A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 09:25 a.m. and the following was observed:
COMMON AREAS: These included living room and a dining room. The living room was equipped with furniture, a television, couches. There is a fireplace secured with a screen in the living room. The dining area has a dining room table to accommodate six (6) residents, a sofa and a piano. There were no visible immediate hazards. The facility has hard wired and battery operated smoke detectors through out the facility. At 9:38 a.m., smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed operational.
OFFICE: There is an office space located in the living room. Resident and staff records will be maintained locked in a filing cabinet.
KITCHEN: The facility has a Kitchen area that is equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, and dishwasher. There is an adequate supply of seven (7) days nonperishable food. There is an adequate amount of table ware for the capacity of the facility. Knives and other sharps will be locked in a kitchen cabinet. Cleaning products and Chemicals are kept locked under the kitchen sink, inaccessible to residents in care. The fire extinguisher was located by the kitchen and in the living room.
BEDROOMS: The facility has four (4) bedrooms. The applicant furnished all clients' bedrooms with beds, night stands, chairs, dresser, bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and closet space. (Continue on LIC809-C) |