Inspection Reports for Besser Senior Living Community
325 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI, 49707
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 2 years)
Deficiencies (over 2 years)
2.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
52% better than Michigan average
Michigan average: 5.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 30
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Aug 31, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study for Besser Senior Living Community to assess compliance with licensing rules and regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in non-compliance with several rules including failure to notify the department of a change in administrator, lack of tuberculosis screening evidence for residents and employees, absence of TB risk assessments, and failure to have a designated supervisor on third shift.
Deficiencies (5)
Failure to notify the department within 5 business days of a change in administrator.
Lack of evidence of tuberculosis screening for Resident A and absence of TB risk assessment for residents.
Failure to provide initial tuberculosis screening for employees within required timeframe and lack of TB risk assessment for staff.
No designated supervisor of resident care on third shift physically present on-site.
Failure to maintain employee records including results of annual tuberculosis screening.
Report Facts
staff interviewed: 8
residents interviewed: 30
capacity: 52
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Annabelle Cosbitt | Administrator | Interviewed regarding administrator change and TB screening compliance |
| Melissa Hinkson | Administrator/Authorized Representative | Named as facility administrator in identifying information |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 19, 2020
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an original licensing study to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules for Besser Senior Living Community.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the home for the aged public health code and administrative rules. The report recommends issuance of a temporary six-month license with a maximum capacity of 52 residents.
Report Facts
Capacity: 52
Total rooms: 48
Memory care rooms: 20
Assisted living units: 28
Double occupancy units: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Soderquist | Licensing Staff | Author of the licensing study report and recommendation |
| Jerry Hendrick | Area Manager | Approved the licensing study report |
| Melissa Hinkson | Authorized Representative/Administrator | Facility administrator named in the report |
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