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NameECHELON 4
Address6135 ELGYWOOD LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type43 - Residential Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/20/2017
Final Score @ Grade
15
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities adequate 4; fixtures in good repair and kept clean 2; soap and towels provided 2 (.1610) No No No Observed the wooden toilet seat with damaged surface and exposed wood, the shower curtain liner was torn in the 2nd floor bathroom. **Toilet, hand washing, bathing, and laundry facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1610 (a).
9 4 BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) No No No Observed some comforters with tears and exposed cushioning, pillows that were worn flat, furniture drawers were track, and the shelf behind 1st floor toilet was rusty. **All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a). **Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each resident and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (b).
10 2 STORAGE: MISCELLANEOUS: Rooms or areas provided for storage of clothes, personal effects, luggage, supplies and equipment kept clean 2; medications, cleaning supplies, pesticides and other hazardous products properly stored as required 4 (.1616) No No No Observed clean paper towels were stored beneath the sink drain in the 2nd floor bathroom. Do not store clean supplied beneath sewer drains. **Rooms or spaces which are provided and used for the storage of clothing, personal effects, luggage, necessary equipment and supplies and for items not in routine use, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1616 (a).
11 3 FLOORS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1607) No No No (REPEAT) Observed the flooring was damaged throughout the home. Large/wide runs in the carpet in the living room, bedrooms, hall and stair case; damaged vinyl flooring in the laundry area, both restrooms and the kitchen. Observed flooring in the kitchen is cut short and does not meet walls and cabinets in the kitchen; flooring at toilet in the 1st floor restroom also cut short - dirt and debris at curling edges of the vinyl. Eliminate all gaps in flooring to facilitate cleaning. Observed carpet tack strip was exposed at 2nd floor backdoor - tack strip was removed during the inspection. **All floors shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1607.
12 1 WALLS AND CEILINGS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1608) No No No Observed wall paneling was damaged in one of the 2nd floor bedrooms, hole in hallway closet door and some bedroom walls, broken. missing section of chair rail in 2nd floor bedroom. Observed the ceiling with flaking paint above the shower in the 2nd floor bathroom. Observed bedroom door broken and off the hinges on the 1st floor. Observed chipping paint on the exterior porch columns. **The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1608.
13 1 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Windows and fixtures in good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1609) No No No Observed air temperature was 83-84F on the second floor, and the condensation pooling on the ground near the AC unit. Observed floor HVAC vents were rusty throughout the home, and a window pane made of Plexiglas was cracked / broken **Ventilation equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1609 (b).
14 2 VERMIN CONTROL: PREMISES: Outside openings effectively screened or otherwise protected against entrance of flying insects, and flying insects absent 4; effective control of rodents and other vermin 4; approved pesticides properly used 4; premises neat, clean, drained and free of litter and vermin harborages and breeding areas 2 (.1615) No No No Observed the rear and side decks with worn and damaged wood; hand rails splintering and raised nails; Some sections of wood in need of replacing (steps/railing).. Observed several mosquito larvae in a small trash can near the AC unit. Ensure all containers are kept covered or inverted to prevent collecting water and breeding mosquitos. Observed the roof line with sections of missing metal flashing and exposed wood. **Remove wooden boards with protruding nails. **The premises shall be kept neat, clean, adequately drained, and free of litter and vermin harborage. 15A NCAC 18A .1615(a).