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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at The Hills of Hamilton for an announced visit to conduct the Pre-Licensing Inspection for Change of Ownership. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA was greeted by Sophia Ramirez, Administrator and Marciel Nepomuceno and invited inside the facility. LPA signed in and was provided a space to set up and work, then provided a tour of the facility inside and out. LPA observed the following:
Application: The application is for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). Fire clearance has been granted for five, (5) non-ambulatory and one, (1) bedridden resident. Fire clearance was approved on 5/24/2023.
Buildings and Grounds: The home is composed four, (4) bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, backyard, and attached garage. Interior pathways were unobstructed and free of clutter. Smoke, Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms were tested and found operational - all hardwired to one another. Two, (2) Fire Extinguishers were observed fully charged and last inspected May 2023. The backyard included adequate seating and spacing for activities and shady seating for residents in care. Exterior pathways were clear and unobstructed. Pathway along the right side of the facility is to be used for exit as space permits. There are no pools or other bodies of water located on premises. Administrator and Licensee report there are no weapons or ammunition kept in the facility.
Resident Rooms - each room included regulated mattress, bed linens, storage, seating, intact window screens and sufficient lighting. Each room also included extra linens and adequate storage space. One room has an attached bathroom. Bathroom appliances in working order and housed adequate paper and hygiene supplies. Bathrooms were observed to have non-slip bath mats available. As well as secure cabinets to hold hygiene supplies. The water temperature was tested and measured within regulation. |