Navigation:
Nursing Homes by City
Nursing Homes by County
Search Nursing Homes
Contact Us
Nursing Home Resources - Home


Related Sections: North Adams, Massachusetts Nursing Homes Berkshire County, Massachusetts Nursing Homes
Related Sites: North Adams, Massachusetts Home Health Care Berkshire County, Massachusetts Home Health Care

North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehab

Contact Information:
North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehab
175 Franklin Street
North Adams, MA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (413) 664-4041

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 120Percent of Occupied Beds: 78%
Total Number of Residents: 94Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: Non 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: 10/28/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.33
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.15
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.07
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.55





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 0%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 19%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 20%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 29%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 7%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 14%
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: 9%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 16%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 4%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 5%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 55%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 12%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 8%
** Details Last Reported on: 10/28/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-11-05 2002-01-04 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
2001-11-05 2002-01-04 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
2001-11-05 2002-01-04 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
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 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
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 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
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Do an assessment of the resident every year. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 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 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 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
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 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
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 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
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-15 2002-12-17 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-28 2003-12-10 Resident Rights Deficiencies Give the resident's legal representative the same rights as the resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-28 2003-11-30 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-28 2003-11-30 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.

 

Copyright 2004 Nursing Home Resources All Rights Reserved.