Avondale Family Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to Avondale Family Care Home. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 6 may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 6 residents and the home currently has 1 resident on hospice. Administrator Tess Navarra arrived during the visit. Administrator Tess Navarra has an administrator certificate valid until 04/14/2027. LPA Lyman along with Administrator Tess Navarra toured the facility at 8:26 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, first aid kit and reviewed records. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. The home consists of six resident bedrooms, 3 common restrooms, 5 resident restrooms, one staff room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 105.4 and 108.8 degrees F in all facility bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. First aid kit had all the elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors as well as a first aid manual. LPA observed toxins are secured during today's visit. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA observed protective mechanisms on the cook top knobs. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gate is unlocked and self latching. CONT ON LIC809-C DATED 09/11/2026 LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan and infection control and plans are thorough and complete. Facility provided documentation of last fire drill conducted on September 3, 2026. Facility provides activities in the form of exercise, puzzles and music therapy. LPA reviewed four resident files and two staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation as well as CPR training, criminal record clearance and required annual training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet. Medications appear to be administered per physician order and facility uses a medication administration record. Based on the observations made during today's visit, NO citations are being issued. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to Avondale Family Care Home. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 6 may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 6 residents and the home currently has 3 residents on hospice. Administrator Tess Navarra arrived during the visit. Administrator Tess Navarra has an administrator certificate valid until 04/14/2027. LPA Lyman along with Administrator Tess Navarra toured the facility at 9:20 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, first aid kit and reviewed records. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. The home consists of six resident bedrooms, 3 common restrooms, 5 resident restrooms, one staff room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 110.3 and 117.5 degrees F in all facility bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. First aid kit had all the elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors. LPA observed toxins are secured during today's visit. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gate is unlocked and self latching. LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan and infection control and plans are thorough and complete. CONT ON LIC809-C DATED 09/12/2025 Facility provided documentation of last fire drill conducted on September 1, 2025. Facility provides activities in the form of exercise, puzzles and music therapy. LPA reviewed five resident files and two staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation as well as CPR training, criminal record clearance and required annual training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet. Medications are being administered per physician order and facility uses a medication administration record. Based on the observations made during today's visit, NO citations are being issued. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 12, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to Avondale Family Care Home. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 6 may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 6 residents and the home currently has 2 residents on hospice. Administrator Tess Navarra arrived during the visit. Administrator Tess Navarra has an administrator certificate valid until 04/14/2025. LPA Lyman along with Administrator Tess Navarra toured the facility at 1:39 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, first aid kit and reviewed records. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. The home consists of six resident bedrooms, 3 common restrooms, 5 resident restrooms, one staff room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 109.4 and 119.1 degrees F in all facility bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. First aid kit had all the elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors. LPA observed toxins are secured during today's visit. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gate is unlocked and self latching. LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan and infection control and plans are thorough and complete. CONT ON LIC809-C DATED 09/09/2024 Facility provided documentation of last fire drill conducted in June 2024. Facility provides activities in the form of exercise, and music therapy. LPA reviewed five resident files and three staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation as well as CPR training, criminal record clearance and required annual training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet. Medications are being administered per physician order and facility uses a medication administration record. Based on the observations made during today's visit, NO citations are being issued. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2024