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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Maldonado made an announced visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing Inspection, using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool, to evaluate the facility. LPA Maldonado met with Applicant, Scott Kirby, and explained the purpose for the visit.
This is a Change of Ownership. Applicant has requested to operate as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Per the application received, applicant has requested a fire clearance to serve (114) older adults, ages 60 and over, of which (104) will be non-ambulatory, and (10) will be bedridden. Applicant has also requested to care for residents with dementia, and has a pending Dementia Care Plan. The dementia unit currently has delayed egress. The department has not received an approved fire clearance yet. Per the applicant, a Hospice Waiver was requested to care for (20) residents. However, LPA did not receive any documentation from the Centralized Application Bureau indicating it has been approved. There are currently (12) residents receiving hospice services. The facility is a three-story building. The assisted living section has 90 resident bedrooms and has a separate dementia unit with 23 resident bedrooms. An Infection Control plan has been submitted and approved by the department. The facility has an active and current liability insurance policy on file.
During today's visit, LPA Maldonado conducted a tour of the physical plant with Applicant, observed the facility food supplies, reviewed (5) resident medications, (5) resident files, and (5) staff files. LPA inspected random bedrooms on all (3) floors. Resident bedrooms were observed to have the required furniture, sufficient lighting, and closet/storage space. Resident bathrooms and shared shower rooms were equipped with required grab bars and non-skid mats. The hot water was tested and measured between 113*F-117*F, which is in compliance. Food supplies was observed and was sufficient as required. Fire extinguishers were observed throughout, with current inspections and were fully charged. All sharps and cleaning supplies/toxins were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. There is an electric fireplace in the lobby/dining room covered with a screen. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/16/24. Auditory devices were observed at all entrances/exits of the memory care unit and were operational.
(Report Continued on LIC9099-C) |