Inspection Reports for Columns Care Home

Licensing Program Analysts conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection.

The facility appeared clean, safe, and sanitary with all required elements present in residents' rooms. No deficiencies were noted during the inspection, and all safety equipment and documentation were up to date.

The inspection was conducted as a pre-licensing visit to evaluate the facility for initial licensing as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a capacity of 6 residents.

The facility was found to have appropriate furnishings, safety measures, and operational equipment. Minor maintenance issues such as a slightly rusted exit gate latch were noted but planned to be addressed. Fire clearance was approved, and emergency and safety equipment were operational.

The visit was an office type, unannounced evaluation conducted via phone call to complete Component II (COMP II) of the licensing process for the facility.

The applicant and administrator successfully completed COMP II by phone, demonstrating understanding of Title 22 regulations including facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, grievances, physical plant, and application document requirements. No deficiencies or violations were noted.