Valley Convalescent Center

Total Number of Beds: 123	Percent of Occupied Beds: 81%
Total Number of Residents: 100	Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - Corporation	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 01/09/2004

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day:

Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day:

Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day:

Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day:

Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 14%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 17%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 40%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 3%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 17%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 4%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 7%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 6%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 0%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 18%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 67%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 4%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 3%
** Details Last Reported on: 1/9/2004

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care for each resident in a way that keeps or builds the resident's quality of life.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents with loss of bladder control receive treatment or service to prevent infections and help get normal bladder control.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-06-07	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-06-07	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give or get dental care for each resident.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide enough emergency electricity.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-06-07	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-06-07	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Administration Deficiencies	Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	0000-00-00	Administration Deficiencies	Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Administration Deficiencies	Give lab tests only when the attending doctor ordered them.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Administration Deficiencies	Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-25	0000-00-00	Administration Deficiencies	Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-01-25	2002-04-05	Administration Deficiencies	Hold committee meetings every 3 months to review and ensure quality in the nursing home.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Administration Deficiencies	Hire a qualified social worker; or in homes with more than 120 beds, hire a qualified full-time social worker.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents with loss of bladder control receive treatment or service to prevent infections and help get normal bladder control.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give or get dental care for each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Use the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-01-09	2003-02-23	Administration Deficiencies	Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Administration Deficiencies	Hire a qualified social worker; or in homes with more than 120 beds, hire a qualified full-time social worker.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Administration Deficiencies	Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-09	2004-02-05	Administration Deficiencies	Keep clinical information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

*** All violations listed are based on federal government records.