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Lincolnshire Health Care Center

Contact Information:
Lincolnshire Health Care Center
8380 Virginia St
Merrillville, IN
Nursing Home Phone Number: (219) 769-9009

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 100Percent of Occupied Beds: 86%
Total Number of Residents: 86Located 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: 12/16/2003

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: 0.95
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.81
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.24





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 5%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 31%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 28%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 9%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 2%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 23%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 7%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 38%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 7%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 0%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 13%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 48%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 11%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 16%
** Details Last Reported on: 12/16/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 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
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Quality Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Isolated Actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Environmental Deficiencies Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 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. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 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. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 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
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Quality Care Deficiencies Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 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
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 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
2001-08-24 2001-09-17 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
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2001-08-24 2001-09-24 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-11-05 2002-12-05 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
2002-11-05 2002-12-05 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
2002-11-05 2002-12-05 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-11-05 2002-12-05 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-11-05 2003-01-02 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 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. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from drugs that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Quality Care Deficiencies Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 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
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Administration Deficiencies Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-12-16 2004-01-16 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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