Cooper House

Last inspection

January 29, 2026

Inspections in three years

6

Complaint investigations in three years

2

Requirements not met (all visits)

14

• Every deficiency from the January 29, 2026 visit was corrected by February 24, 2026

Visits (newest first)

• January 29, 2026: State Licensure, 5 requirements not met · state results
  • Protection from Hazards. (A) In assisted living facilities and residential care facilities licensed on or after November 13, 1980, for more than twelve (12) beds, hazardous areas shall be separated by construction of at least a one- (1-) hour fire-resistant rating. In facilities equipped with a complete fire alarm system, the one- (1-) hour fire separation is required only for furnace or boiler rooms. Hazardous areas equipped with a complete sprinkler system are not required to have this one- (1-) hour fire separation. Doors to hazardous areas shall be self-closing and shall be kept closed unless an electromagnetic hold-open device is used which is interconnected with the fire alarm system. When the sprinkler option is chosen, the areas shall be separated from other spaces by smoke-resistant partitions and doors. The doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing. Facilities formerly licensed as residential care facility I or II, and existing prior to November 13, 1980, shall be exempt from this requirement. rule class II; corrected February 24, 2026
  • Protection from Hazards. (G) All doors providing separation between floors shall have a self-closing device attached. If the doors are to be held open, electromagnetic hold-open devices shall be used that are interconnected with either an individual smoke detector or a complete fire alarm system. rule class II; corrected February 24, 2026
  • Sprinkler Systems. (B) Facilities that have a sprinkler system installed prior to August 28, 2007, shall inspect, maintain, and test these systems in accordance with the requirements that were in effect for such facilities on August 27, 2007. rule class I/II; corrected February 24, 2026
  • Smoking. (A) Smoking shall be permitted in designated areas only. Areas where smoking is permitted shall be designated as such and shall be supervised either directly or by a resident informing an employee of the facility that the area is being used for smoking. rule class II/III; corrected February 24, 2026
  • Rooms shall be neat, orderly and cleaned daily. rule class II/III; corrected February 24, 2026
• January 28, 2026: Complaint Investigation, State Licensure, 1 requirement not met · state results
  • A pharmacist or registered nurse shall review the drug regimen of each resident. This shall be done at least every other month in a facility. The review shall be performed in the facility and shall include, but shall not be limited to, possible drug and food interactions, contraindications, adverse reactions and a review of the medication system utilized by the facility. Irregularities and concerns shall be reported in writing to the resident ' s physician and to the administrator. If after thirty (30) days, there is no action taken by a resident ' s physician and significant concerns continue regarding a resident ' s or residents ' medication order(s), the administrator shall contact or recontact the physician to determine if he or she received the information and if there are any new instructions. rule class II/III; corrected April 29, 2026
• April 15, 2025: Complaint Investigation, State Licensure, 5 requirements not met · state results
  • Fire Drills and Emergency Preparedness. (B) The plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following: 1. A phased response ranging from relocation of residents to an immediate area within the facility; relocation to an area of refuge, if applicable; or to total building evacuation. This phased response part of the plan shall be consistent with the direction of the local fire unit or state fire marshal and appropriate for the fire or emergency; 2. Written instructions for evacuation of each floor including evacuation to areas of refuge, if applicable, and a floor plan showing the location of exits, fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and any areas of refuge; 3. Evacuating residents, if necessary, from an area of refuge to a point of safety outside the building; 4. The location of any additional water sources on the property such as cisterns, wells, lagoons, ponds, or creeks; 5. Procedures for the safety and comfort of residents evacuated; 6. Staffing assignments; 7. Instructions for staff to call the fire department or other outside emergency services; 8. Instructions for staff to call alternative resource(s) for housing residents, if necessary; 9. Administrative staff responsibilities; and 10. Designation of a staff member to be responsible for accounting for all residents ' whereabouts. rule class II/III; corrected July 9, 2025
  • Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes. (D) An " area of refuge " shall have- 1. An area separated by one- (1-) hour rated smoke walls, from the remainder of the building. This area must have direct access to the exit stairway or access the stair through a section of the corridor that is separated by smoke walls from the remainder of the building. This area may include no more than two (2) resident rooms; 2. A two- (2-) way communication or intercom system with both visible and audible signals between the area of refuge and the bottom landing of the exit stairway, attendants ' work area, or other primary location as designated in the written plan for fire drills and evacuation; 3. Instructions on the use of the area during emergency conditions that are located in the area of refuge and conspicuously posted adjoining the communication or intercom system; 4. A sign at the entrance to the room that states " AREA OF REFUGE IN CASE OF FIRE " and displays the international symbol of accessibility; 5. An entry or exit door that is at least a one and three-fourths inch (1 3/4") solid core wood door or has a fire protection rating of not less than twenty (20) minutes with smoke seals and positive latching hardware. These doors shall not be lockable; 6. A sign conspicuously posted at the bottom of the exit stairway with a diagram showing each location of the areas of refuge; 7. Emergency lighting for the area of refuge; and 8. The total area of the areas of refuge on a floor shall equal at least twenty (20) square feet for each resident who is blind or requires the use of a wheelchair or walker housed on the floor. rule class II; corrected July 9, 2025
  • Personnel who have been diagnosed with a communicable disease may begin work or return to duty only with written approval by a physician or physician ' s designee which indicates any limitations. rule class II; corrected July 9, 2025
  • A record shall be maintained in the facility for each resident which shall include: (A) Admission information including the resident ' s name; admission date; confidentiality number; previous address; birth date; sex; marital status; Social Security number; Medicare and Medicaid number; name, address and telephone number of physician and alternate; name, address and telephone number of resident ' s next of kin, legal guardian, designee or person to be notified in case of emergency; and preferred dentist, pharmacist and funeral director; rule class III; corrected July 9, 2025
  • A record shall be maintained in the facility for each resident which shall include: (B) A resident ' s record, including a review monthly or more frequently, if indicated, of the resident ' s general condition and needs; a monthly review of medication consumption of any resident controlling his/her own medication, noting if prescription medications are being used in appropriate quantities; a daily record of distribution or administration of medication; any physician ' s orders; a logging of the drug regimen review process; a monthly weight; a record of each referral of a resident for services from an outside service; and a record of any patient incidents and accidents involving the resident. rule class III; corrected July 9, 2025
• November 26, 2024: State Licensure, no requirements listed as not met · state results
• February 8, 2024: State Licensure, 3 requirements not met · state results
  • The administrator shall be responsible for monitoring the health of the employees. rule class II/III; corrected May 14, 2024
  • A record shall be maintained in the facility for each resident which shall include: (B) A resident ' s record, including a review monthly or more frequently, if indicated, of the resident ' s general condition and needs; a monthly review of medication consumption of any resident controlling his/her own medication, noting if prescription medications are being used in appropriate quantities; a daily record of distribution or administration of medication; any physician ' s orders; a logging of the drug regimen review process; a monthly weight; a record of each referral of a resident for services from an outside service; and a record of any patient incidents and accidents involving the resident. rule class III; corrected May 14, 2024
  • Ice shall be dispensed only with scoops, tongs or other ice-dispensing utensils or through automatic self-service, ice-dispensing equipment. Ice-dispensing utensils shall be stored on a clean surface or in the ice with the dispensing utensil ' s handle extended out of the ice. Between uses, ice transfer receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Ice storage bins shall be drained through an air gap. rule class III; corrected May 14, 2024
• December 14, 2023: State Licensure, no requirements listed as not met · state results

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