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Brighton Convalescent Center

Contact Information:
Brighton Convalescent Center
1836 N. Fair Oaks
Pasadena, CA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (626) 798-9124

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 99Percent of Occupied Beds: 89%
Total Number of Residents: 88Located 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: 08/15/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

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Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 0%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 12%
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: 0%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 17%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 11%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 10%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 36%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 0%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 8%
** Details Last Reported on: 8/15/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Resident Rights Deficiencies Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Resident Rights Deficiencies Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Mistreatment Deficiencies Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Quality Care Deficiencies Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Quality Care Deficiencies Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Hire a qualified dietician. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that residents are well nourished. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 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
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Quality Care Deficiencies Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Quality Care Deficiencies Give or get dental care for each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Administration Deficiencies Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-10 2001-06-26 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 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. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 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 Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Resident Rights Deficiencies Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Quality Care Deficiencies Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Environmental Deficiencies Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 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
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 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
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 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
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26 2002-08-10 Administration Deficiencies Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-08-15 2003-09-22 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. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-08-15 2003-09-22 Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-08-15 2003-09-22 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
2003-08-15 2003-09-22 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-08-15 2003-09-22 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-08-15 2003-09-22 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-08-15 2003-09-22 Administration Deficiencies Follow all laws and professional standards. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-08-15 2003-09-22 Administration Deficiencies Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. Pattern Potential for minimal harm

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

 

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