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Fairhaven Nursing Home

Contact Information:
Fairhaven Nursing Home
476 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (978) 458-3388

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 169Percent of Occupied Beds: 98%
Total Number of Residents: 165Located 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: 08/30/2002

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.27
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.89
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.3
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.46





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 5%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 17%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 15%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 37%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 8%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 11%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 0%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 13%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 8%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 2%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 2%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 61%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 7%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 3%
** Details Last Reported on: 8/30/2002

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 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
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 Mistreatment Deficiencies Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Isolated Actual harm
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 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
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-06-14 2000-09-06 Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-30 2002-10-18 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
2002-08-30 2002-10-18 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that residents are well nourished. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-30 2002-10-18 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-30 2002-10-18 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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