Better Care Senior Living

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with caregivers, Shavanna Reid and Opal Wright. Administrator, Nicoleta Hegseth, arrived at 3:00 pm. LPA observed (2) residents in the common area and (3) residents in their rooms. The facility is licensed for (6) non-ambulatory residents. Currently, there are (0) residents under hospice care. LPA and the Administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility including the common areas, (2) private resident bedrooms, (2) shared resident bedrooms with a bathrooms each, (1) separate bath with a walk-in shower, kitchen, staff room, locked laundry area and garage. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free, and the bathrooms have the necessary grab bars, skid-resistant flooring and hygiene supplies. There is sufficient 2+day perishable, including fresh produce, and 7+day non-perishable supply of food. Sharps, daily medications and toxins are locked in the kitchen. Additional medications are secured in the laundry room. There are sufficient linens/blankets/incontinent/PPE supplies and night-lights throughout. The inside temperature was 76*F, and hot water measured 114*F in a resident bathroom. Fire extinguisher last serviced 9/5/2025, and smoke/monoxide alarms are functioning. There is a large backyard area/patio with covered seating and an unlocked gate. There are no pools. All required postings are posted are visible in the common areas. There are games, puzzles and activities in the common area. LPA reviewed (2) resident files and (6) staff files. Files were organized, complete and contained current paperwork. Medications were reviewed for (1) resident- orders match medications. Staff are completing required initial/annual training, including First Aid/CPR. Administrator RCFE Certificate #7024645740 (exp 2/15/27). There were no deficiencies observed and no citations issued. Exit interview with authorized staff. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual. LPA met with Marvia Brown, caregiver, who contacted Nicoleta Hegseth, Administrator, who arrived at 2:55 pm. LPA observed (2) residents in the common area and (2) residents in their rooms at the start of the inspection. The facility is licensed for (6) non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for (3). Currently, there is (1) resident on hospice. LPA and the Administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility including the common areas, (2) private resident bedrooms, (2) shared resident bedrooms with a bathrooms each, (1) separate bath with a walk-in shower, kitchen, staff room, locked laundry area and garage. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free, and the bathrooms to have the necessary grab bars, non-skid flooring, paper towels and hand-washing posters. LPA observed sufficient 2+day perishable, including much fresh produce, and 7+day non-perishable supply of food. Sharps, daily medications and toxins are locked in the kitchen. Medications are also secured in a separate cabinet in the laundry room. LPA observed sufficient linens/blankets/incontinent supplies, PPE, and a complete First Aid kit. The inside temperature was 74*F. Hot water temperature measured 110*F in the kitchen and 118*F in a resident bathroom. Fire extinguisher last serviced 9/20/24. Quarterly fire drills conducted -last drill 1/15/25 with staff and residents. Facility to be sure to conduct a drill on each shift at least quarterly. Smoke/monoxide alarms working. There is a large backyard area and patio with covered seating and an unlocked gate. All required postings are posted. Activities are on hand.LPA reviewed (2) resident files and (2) staff files. Files were found to be complete and contain current paperwork. Medications were reviewed for (1) resident- orders match medications and all documentation is current, including for PRN medications. Staff is completing the required initial/ongoing training and has current First/Aid CPR certifications. RCFE Certificate #6058750740- (exp 2/15/25) is pending renewal. An updated copy of LIC308 and LIC500 to be sent to LPA. Dementia Care Plan in the process of being updated to reflect new regulations effec 1/1/25. Updated land line and email obtained. There were no deficiencies observed. Exit interview. Copy of report provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 28, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual. LPA met with Marvia Brown, caregiver, who contacted Nicoleta Hegseth, Administrator, who arrived at 1:10 pm. LPA observed (4) residents in the common area and (2) residents in their rooms at the start of the inspection. The facility is licensed for (6) non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for (3). Currently, there is (1) resident on hospice. LPA and the Administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility including the common areas, (2) private resident bedrooms, (2) shared resident bedrooms with a bathrooms each, (1) separate bath with a walk-in shower, kitchen, staff room, locked laundry area and garage. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free, and the bathrooms to have the necessary grab bars, non-skid flooring, paper towels and hand-washing posters. LPA observed sufficient 2+day perishable, including fresh produce, and 7+day non-perishable supply of food. Sharps, daily medications and toxins are locked in the kitchen. Medications are also secured in a separate cabinet in the laundry room. LPA observed sufficient linens/blankets/incontinent supplies, PPE, and a complete First Aid kit. The inside temperature was 76*F. Hot water temperature measured 108*F in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher last serviced 10/6/23. Quarterly fire drills conducted -last drill 10/25/23. Smoke/monoxide alarms working. There is a large backyard area and patio with covered seating and an unlocked gate. All required postings are posted, including Theft & Loss, Personal Rights. Activities are on hand. LPA reviewed (3) resident files and found them to be complete and contain current paperwork. Medications were reviewed for (2) residents and no discrepancies were noted. Medication documentation is current and accurate and PRN dosages are being documented. (2) staff files were reviewed. Both staff have current First Aid/CPR and have completed the required initial/ongoing training. Administrator has current RCFE Certificate #6058750740- exp 2/15/25. All staff are finger print cleared/associated. LPA reviewed/approved the Infection Control Plan and the Emergency Disaster Plan. . LPA obtained updated copy of LIC308 and LIC500. LPA obtained land line. LPA to provide information on Guardian system. There are no deficiencies issued. Copy of report provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 1, 2023