| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection visit on 12/06/2024 and was greeted by Caregiver Queen Alimario. LPA Ramirez explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is located on a residential street and is a single store dwelling.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Physical Plant and Environment safety: Disinfectants and cleaning solutions that could pose a danger if readily available to residents, were observed to be accessible to residents in bathrooms and under kitchen cabinet. LPA Ramirez observed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in hallways. LPA Ramirez inspected four (4) resident rooms. All resident bedrooms contained required furniture, linens and lighting. Water temperatures in all grooming and bathing areas were measured to be 130.3 degrees F, during inspection. LPA Ramirez asked how water temperature is measured to ensure it does not rise above 120 degree F. Staff revealed the facility does not have equipment to check water temperature. Staff lowered broiler during visit. LPA Ramirez observed grab bars near toilets and inside showers. LPA Ramirez observed no-slip mat in showers.
Food Service: LPA Ramirez observed sufficient supply of nonperishables for one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days in the facility kitchen area. Soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds were observed to be stored away from food supplies.
Planned Activities: LPA Ramirez observed board games, magazines, and other activities for residents. Four (4) out of the four (4) residents attend a day program.
Residents Rights-Information: LPA Ramirez observed the following postings in common areas throughout the facility: Complaint Poster (PUB 475), personal rights, and nondiscrimination notice. LPA Ramirez observed facility land line.
Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D/9 pages) in place. Last documented emergency drills were conducted on 08/17/2024. LPA Ramirez observed facility sketches with exits and emergency exits routes throughout various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed emergency food supply located in garage.
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