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Harborside Healthcare - North Shore

Contact Information:
Harborside Healthcare - North Shore
266 Lincoln Avenue
Saugus, MA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (781) 233-6830

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 80Percent of Occupied Beds: 96%
Total Number of Residents: 77Located 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: 08/21/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.47
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.85
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.89
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.21





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 28%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 24%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 37%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 14%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 8%
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: 8%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 30%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 0%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 11%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 54%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 7%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 4%
** Details Last Reported on: 8/21/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-07-30 2001-10-05 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-30 2001-10-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Actual harm
2001-07-30 2001-10-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm
2001-07-30 2001-10-04 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
2001-07-30 2001-10-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-30 2001-10-12 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
2002-09-12 2002-12-03 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 Actual harm
2002-09-12 2002-12-03 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
2002-09-12 2002-12-03 Environmental Deficiencies Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-12 2002-12-03 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-12 2002-12-06 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-12 2002-12-03 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
2002-09-12 2002-12-03 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Actual harm
2002-09-12 2002-12-03 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 Actual harm
2003-08-21 2003-11-19 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 Actual harm
2003-08-21 2003-10-22 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-08-21 2003-10-22 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm
2003-08-21 2003-11-19 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
2003-08-21 2003-12-29 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
2003-08-21 2003-10-22 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-08-21 2003-10-22 Environmental Deficiencies Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-08-21 2003-11-19 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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