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Mercy Skilled Nursing Facility

Contact Information:
Mercy Skilled Nursing Facility
746 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (717) 348-7553

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 22Percent of Occupied Beds: 100%
Total Number of Residents: 22Located Within a Hospital: Yes
Type of Ownership: For profit - PartnershipMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: NoneMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare Only
* Details Last Reported on: 01/28/2004

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.47
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.78
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.56
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 4.81





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 29%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 37%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 3%
** Details Last Reported on: 1/28/2004

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2002-01-17 2002-03-15 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
2002-01-17 2002-03-15 Resident Assessment Deficiencies 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17 2002-03-15 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17 2002-03-15 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17 2002-03-15 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17 2002-06-01 Environmental Deficiencies Get rid of garbage properly. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17 2002-03-15 Administration Deficiencies Follow all laws and professional standards. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17 2002-03-15 Administration Deficiencies Choose a doctor to be the medical director. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-01-17 2002-06-01 Administration Deficiencies Hold committee meetings every 3 months to review and ensure quality in the nursing home. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-11 2003-04-11 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
2003-02-11 2003-04-11 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
2003-02-11 2003-04-11 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-11 2003-04-11 Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-11 2003-04-11 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-28 2004-03-26 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-28 2004-03-26 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2004-01-28 2004-03-26 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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