Inspection Reports for Blessed Elder Care

Licensing Program Analyst Armando Perez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection.

The facility was found to be clean, in good repair, and compliant with regulations. Client and employee records were complete and available. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

A required annual unannounced inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing regulations and ensure safe and proper care.

The facility was found to be well maintained, clean, and organized with no citations issued. All safety devices were operational, staff had appropriate clearances and training, and medications were properly managed.

An unannounced annual required visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations and assess the facility's physical plant, care, supervision, and medication storage practices.

The facility was generally clean and well-maintained with adequate staffing and food service. However, deficiencies were found related to unsecured Clorox Disinfecting Wipes accessible on the kitchen counter and medications being transferred from original containers to daily pill organizers for 11 residents, posing potential health and safety risks.

The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection limited to infection control conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Crystal Colvin.

The facility was found to be successfully implementing several aspects of its Infection Control Plan, including availability of hand sanitizer, stocked bathrooms, PPE supplies sufficient for 30 days, and staff training on infection control and COVID-19 symptom recognition. A Technical Assistance Advisory Note was issued for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that facility staff yell at residents.

The investigation included interviews and record reviews; no evidence was found to corroborate the allegation, and the complaint was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of proof.

The allegation was that Staff One (S1) yells at residents. Seven interviews were conducted with staff, residents, and third parties, none corroborated the allegation. The administrator denied the allegation. The complaint was unsubstantiated.

An unannounced annual inspection was conducted with an emphasis on infection control to evaluate the facility's compliance with Community Care Licensing guidelines.

The inspection found proper infection control measures in place, including signage, hand hygiene supplies, cleaning provisions, and PPE use. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.