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Highlands Care Center, the

Contact Information:
Highlands Care Center, the
East Main Street
Laporte, PA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (570) 946-7700

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 120Percent of Occupied Beds: 65%
Total Number of Residents: 78Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - CorporationMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: ResidentMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 10/01/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.48
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.71
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.98
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.17





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 16%
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: 12%
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: 28%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 31%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 14%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 12%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 11%
** Details Last Reported on: 10/1/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Mistreatment Deficiencies 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Mistreatment Deficiencies Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 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
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Act when the pharmacist reports something unusual. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Environmental Deficiencies Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Administration Deficiencies Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Administration Deficiencies Choose a doctor to be the medical director. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-17 2001-11-16 Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-25 2002-12-13 Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor all of the resident's rights as a resident of the nursing home and as a citizen or resident of the United States. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-25 2002-12-13 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-25 2002-12-13 Mistreatment Deficiencies 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-25 2002-12-13 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-25 2002-12-13 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
2002-10-25 2002-12-13 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
2002-10-25 2002-12-13 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-25 2002-12-13 Administration Deficiencies Choose a doctor to be the medical director. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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