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St Joseph Care Center - West

Contact Information:
St Joseph Care Center - West
4600 W Washington Ave
South Bend, IN
Nursing Home Phone Number: (574) 282-1294

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 177Percent of Occupied Beds: 82%
Total Number of Residents: 146Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: Non profit - OtherMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: ResidentMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 12/18/2002

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.4
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.8
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.05
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.25





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 0%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 15%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 10%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 8%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 1%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 10%
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: 20%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 10%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 2%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 14%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 39%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 6%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 8%
** Details Last Reported on: 12/18/2002

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 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 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from drugs that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 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
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 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
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 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
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 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
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 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
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-01-24 2001-02-24 Administration Deficiencies Give lab tests only when the attending doctor ordered them. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 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 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 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
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 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
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 Quality Care Deficiencies Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 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
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that residents who have not taken antipsychotic drugs are not given these drugs, unless they are used to treat a problem that is diagnosed and noted in the medical record. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-02-13 2002-03-13 Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-12-18 2003-01-17 Mistreatment Deficiencies Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Isolated Actual harm
2002-12-18 2003-03-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-12-18 2003-01-17 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
2002-12-18 2003-01-17 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
2002-12-18 2003-01-17 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2002-12-18 2003-03-21 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-12-18 2003-01-17 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-12-18 2003-01-17 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2002-12-18 2003-01-17 Administration Deficiencies Hold committee meetings every 3 months to review and ensure quality in the nursing home. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

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

 

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