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25 | At approximately 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julie Florio and Elias Magdaleno arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and were greeted by Deborah Savoie, Administrator, who started at the facility about three weeks ago. Facility understands they shall request a change of administrator with CCL within 30 days of such change. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) offering both independent living (IL) and assisted living (AL) services. Currently, facility has thirty-one (31) AL residents in care. Facility has a Hospice waiver for five (5) and is approved for 49 non-ambulatory residents.
At approximately 2:30 PM, LPAs initiated a tour of the facility with Administrator and observed the following: Facility is a two story facility, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. Water temperatures in residents' bathrooms measured within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPAs observed pull cords and grab bars present in AL rooms.
Carts containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were locked. Facility has at least two days of perishable food and one week of non-perishable foods, as well as an emergency water supply. LPAs also observed lanterns and flashlights for emergency preparedness. Medications were centrally stored and locked. There is a shaded seating area in the courtyard with outdoor space for activities. LPAs observed an activity schedule, a library, and an activity room equipped with a poker table, karaoke machine, bingo, puzzles, art supplies, a large television, and more. Facility has a barbershop/beauty salon where residents are able to get haircuts, manicures, and other beauty services.
Facility has internet service and both laptops and iPads available to residents in care. The facility's telephone was tested and operational during inspection.
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