We are a residential care home with a ratio of just 3 residents per 2 caregivers, based upon residents' needs  and as identified in their Individual Service Plan.  

All staff are fully vetted with the following:

• Mandatory annual criminal history check.
• Mandatory employee misconduct registry check.
• Mandatory  annual nurse aide registry check.

All staff are trained on a regular basis with the following:

• New hires complete an orientation checklist of policies & procedures.
• Attendants/direct care staff complete 16 hours on-the-job training.
• Attendants/direct care staff complete 6 hours of annual continuing education, cooking lessons and first aid training.
• Evaluations for performance expectations.
• Emergency evacuation & procedures drills are practiced regularly. 
• 911 lift assist for falls.

 Our facility type licensure is Type A, therefore, our residents must be capable of following directions to evacuate.  To qualify for admittance, residents must be able to do the following:  

• Be mentally and physically capable of evacuating the facility unassisted in the event of an emergency. This may include non-ambulatory persons, such as those who are in wheelchairs and  have the capacity to transfer and evacuate themselves in case of emergency.
• Be capable of following directions under emergency conditions.
• Not be required to have routine attendance during nighttime sleeping hours. 

Source:  Texas Administrative Code, Rule §553.3 of the Office of the Secretary, Title 26, Chapter 553, https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=26&pt=1&ch=553