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25 | On 8/16/23 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chavez made an unannounced Annual/Required visit to the facility listed above. LPA met with Staff #1 (S1), caregiver, and explained the purpose of the visit. At approximately 11:30 am, Diana Barnhill, Licensee/Administrator, arrived at the facility.
A tour of the physical plant was assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the license posted, Complaint Poster, Bill of Rights and Right to Residential Council, non-discrimination statement, and resident rights in the front entry.
Physical plant was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, and doors were checked, all in good condition. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. The smoke detectors are hard-wired, and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Fire extinguishers (2) located in the kitchen were inspected on 8/4/23 and are charged in the green. There are no issues with Fire Clearance.
Living room and dining room furniture were checked and in good condition. The common rooms are clean, safe and sanitary.
The courtyards of the facility have outdoor furniture with shaded area for residents. The facility has two wooden gates on each side of the perimeter. The gate on the north side closes only if aggressively pushed and does not automatically close. Technical violation issued. The facility also has two rod iron fences and gates with latches on the outside disabling residents from opening the gates easily. Residents would have to reach over the gate to open. Technical violation issued. Licensee will relocate the latches to inside the gates and will send LPA photos by 8/23/23.
The kitchen is sufficiently stocked with two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishables. Foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Refrigerator is kept at 45 F degrees. Technical violation issued. The freezer measured at 0 F degrees. The kitchen has a cabinet under the sink without a lock containing dish soap and powdered bleach. Deficiency cited. Staff immediately moved the items to a locked cabinet. Continued on 809-C. |