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Buena Vista Care Center

Contact Information:
Buena Vista Care Center
160 South Patterson Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (805) 964-4871

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 150Percent of Occupied Beds: 95%
Total Number of Residents: 143Located 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: 01/29/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

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Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 6%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 55%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 18%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 30%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 3%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 5%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 3%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 6%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 2%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 2%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 29%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 70%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 0%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 2%
** Details Last Reported on: 1/29/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 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
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 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
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 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
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 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
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 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
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 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
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Use the services of a licensed pharmacist. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 Environmental Deficiencies Provide at least one room to use as a dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, airflow and furniture. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-11-09 2000-12-09 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
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 Resident Rights Deficiencies Give enough notice to the resident before changing the resident's room or roommate. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 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
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-12-07 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
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 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
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 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
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 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
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 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
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-12-07 2002-01-04 Administration Deficiencies Keep clinical information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2003-01-29 2003-02-28 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
2003-01-29 2003-02-14 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
2003-01-29 2003-02-19 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-01-29 2003-02-14 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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