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The Avenue Nursing and Rehab Center

Contact Information:
The Avenue Nursing and Rehab Center
526 Altamont Ave
Schenectady, NY
Nursing Home Phone Number: (518) 346-6121

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 224Percent of Occupied Beds: 65%
Total Number of Residents: 146Located 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: 02/27/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.28
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.87
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.58
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.73





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 27%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 19%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 30%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 8%
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: 6%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 10%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 9%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 3%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 6%
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: 4%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 7%
** Details Last Reported on: 2/27/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 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
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 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
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Isolated Actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. Isolated Actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-26 2001-04-05 Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-01-26 2001-03-21 Administration Deficiencies Hold committee meetings every 3 months to review and ensure quality in the nursing home. Isolated Actual harm
2002-03-11 2002-04-12 Resident Rights Deficiencies Make sure that private space is available in the nursing home for resident groups or residents' families to meet. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-03-11 2002-04-30 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-11 2002-05-01 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
2002-03-11 2002-05-10 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
2002-03-11 2002-05-10 Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-27 2003-04-25 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-27 2003-04-25 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
2003-02-27 2003-04-06 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
2003-02-27 2003-04-25 Quality Care Deficiencies Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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