Inspection Reports for Bishop Place

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at Bishop Place Senior Living to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.

The inspection identified multiple violations including use of unfused multiplug adapters, failure to provide documentation for repairs and testing of fire/smoke dampers, excessive particulate buildup on fire sprinkler heads, missing smoke detectors, outdated smoke alarms, failure to illuminate exit signs, and lack of documentation for emergency generator testing and load tests. All violations were noted as corrected or scheduled for correction.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to licensing laws and regulations.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, indicating the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiencies related to staff not being fit tested for respirator use were corrected.

Complaint investigation triggered by allegation that staff did not fit test respirators prior to entering rooms of residents positive for COVID-19. The complaint was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citation written.

The inspection was conducted due to complaints alleging no warm water for kitchen handwashing and dishwasher not reaching adequate temperatures.

The facility failed to provide hot water to 5 out of 5 kitchen sinks, forcing staff to wash hands with cold water, and the dishwasher did not reach adequate sanitization temperatures, risking foodborne illness. These deficiencies were confirmed through observations, interviews, and record reviews.

The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings of no hot water for kitchen handwashing and inadequate dishwasher temperatures.

The Department completed a complaint investigation of Bishop Place Senior Living Assisted Living Facility on 09/27/2023 based on multiple complaints regarding resident bruises, improper transfer assistance, lack of response to falls, and facility cleanliness and hygiene.

The investigation found that the facility failed to adequately protect a resident from bruising by not outlining care plan interventions. Staff provided appropriate transfer assistance and addressed residents' needs promptly. The facility had housekeeping issues with soiled carpet and hygiene concerns but took steps to improve housekeeping schedules and address missed showers. Overall, failed provider practices were identified and citations were written.

Complaint investigation included allegations of resident bruises, improper transfer assistance resulting in injuries, lack of response to resident falls, difficulty contacting facility, unclean apartments, lack of hygiene/grooming assistance, and no shower schedule. Investigation substantiated failed provider practices with citations written.