Inspection Reports for Dale Commons

The inspection was a required annual unannounced inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to assess compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was generally clean, odor and pest free, with required furniture and adequate food supply. One deficiency was cited related to water temperature in a resident's bathroom sink exceeding the allowed maximum, which was corrected during the inspection.

The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation that staff were not safeguarding resident personal items.

The investigation found that the facility has a laundry policy to keep resident clothing separate and accounted for, and interviews with staff, residents, and a resident's responsible party confirmed the policy is followed. The allegation was determined to be unfounded due to consistent information and evidence that personal items were safeguarded.

The complaint alleged that staff were not safeguarding resident personal items. The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and a resident's responsible party, as well as a review of a resident file. The allegation was found to be unfounded.

The inspection was an unannounced required 1 year annual visit conducted by Licensing Program Analysts to assess compliance with regulatory standards.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted. The grounds and physical plant were well maintained and sanitary, safety equipment was in compliance, and resident care and staff files were complete and satisfactory.

The inspection was a Case Management - Annual Continuation visit to evaluate compliance with regulations and facility operations.

The inspection found all medications, documentation, common areas, resident rooms, and exterior areas to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. Technical Assistance was offered but no deficiencies were observed.

The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst Kimberly Viarella to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was inspected for compliance including a tour of the kitchen where food safety measures were reviewed. The fire extinguisher and hood inspections were up to date, food supplies were adequate, and opened packages were dated. One noted issue was a storage container of Thick It without an expiration date, which was corrected by adding an expiration date after contacting the manufacturer.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate an allegation of illegal eviction at the facility.

The complaint was found to be unfounded after investigation, with no deficiencies observed or cited during the visit. The facility had served a proper 30-day notice to the resident regarding past due fees, and the allegation was dismissed.

The complaint alleged illegal eviction. The investigation found the complaint to be unfounded, meaning the allegation was false, could not have happened, or was without reasonable basis.

An unannounced case management visit was conducted to review and discuss incident reports sent to Community Care Licensing dating back to January 2023.

Three resident files were reviewed focusing on physicians' reports, appraisals, and assessments, along with 25 incident reports from February to April 2023. Discussions included potential increase in hospice waiver and annual appraisals of residents.

Licensing Program Analyst Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit for the facility’s annual inspection to evaluate compliance with regulations.

The facility was found to be in good condition with clean and well-maintained areas, adequate food supply, operational safety equipment, and proper staff COVID vaccination documentation. No deficiencies were observed or cited during the inspection.

The inspection was a required unannounced 1-year visit to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations at the facility.

The facility was found to be operating within the scope of its license with no deficiencies identified. All resident and staff files reviewed were in compliance, and safety equipment and environmental conditions met requirements.

The visit was a case management contact conducted via telephone due to COVID-19 precautionary measures, following receipt of an Unusual Incident/Injury Report regarding a resident's fall and subsequent death.

The report documents that a resident on hospice had an unwitnessed fall resulting in injuries and hospitalization, and subsequently passed away. The facility provided information and a copy of the report via email due to COVID-19 precautions.