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Center for Optimum Care Berksh

Contact Information:
Center for Optimum Care Berksh
360 Housatonic Street
Pittsfield, MA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (413) 442-4841

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 84Percent of Occupied Beds: 83%
Total Number of Residents: 70Located 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: 10/15/2001

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.63
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.48
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.49
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.6





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

** Details Last Reported on: 10/15/2001

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Resident Rights Deficiencies Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Quality Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 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
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Isolated Actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 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
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that residents are well nourished. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 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
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 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
1999-05-06 1999-07-12 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-07-25 2000-09-11 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-07-25 2000-09-11 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-07-25 2000-09-11 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-10-15 2001-11-30 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-10-15 2001-11-30 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
2001-10-15 2001-11-30 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-10-15 2001-11-30 Administration Deficiencies Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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