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Skilled Care Center - Silver Lake

Contact Information:
Skilled Care Center - Silver Lake
17 Chipman Way
Kingston, MA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (781) 585-4100

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 164Percent of Occupied Beds: 98%
Total Number of Residents: 160Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - CorporationMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Family & ResidentMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 10/07/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.79
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.79
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.6
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 4.18





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 4%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 14%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 12%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 19%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 4%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 20%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 1%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 17%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 13%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 3%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 17%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 62%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 5%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 13%
** Details Last Reported on: 10/7/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 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 Actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Pattern Actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Isolated Actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 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 Actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Environmental Deficiencies Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-16 2001-10-17 Administration Deficiencies Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-17 2002-11-04 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 Actual harm
2002-09-17 2002-11-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-17 2002-11-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Isolated Actual harm
2002-09-17 2002-11-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Actual harm
2002-09-17 2002-11-04 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that residents who have not taken antipsychotic drugs are not given these drugs, unless they are used to treat a problem that is diagnosed and noted in the medical record. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-17 2002-11-04 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-10-07 2003-11-21 Resident Rights Deficiencies Give the resident's legal representative the same rights as the resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-07 2003-11-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
2003-10-07 2003-11-21 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Actual harm
2003-10-07 2003-11-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Isolated Actual harm
2003-10-07 2003-11-21 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that residents who have not taken antipsychotic drugs are not given these drugs, unless they are used to treat a problem that is diagnosed and noted in the medical record. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-07 2003-11-21 Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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