Skyland Care Center

Total Number of Beds: 94	Percent of Occupied Beds: 76%
Total Number of Residents: 71	Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - Corporation	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 02/01/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.31

Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.9

Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.25

Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.46

Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 0%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 24%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 22%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 2%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 14%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 11%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 19%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 25%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 0%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 2%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 42%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 3%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 4%
** Details Last Reported on: 2/1/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Actual harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	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
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident a special diet to help when there is a nutritional problem.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Quality Care Deficiencies	Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Make sure that residents are well nourished.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2001-05-09	2001-06-18	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others.	Isolated	Actual harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	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
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	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
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Make sure that residents are well nourished.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-04-03	2002-04-26	Environmental Deficiencies	Get rid of garbage properly.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-03-19	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-03-19	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Let residents complain without being treated differently or badly.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-01	2003-03-19	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-06-04	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-06-04	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided.	Isolated	Actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-06-04	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Isolated	Actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-06-04	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-06-04	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Widespread	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident a special diet to help when there is a nutritional problem.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Environmental Deficiencies	Get rid of garbage properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Environmental Deficiencies	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-06-04	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	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
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Environmental Deficiencies	Have enough backup water supply for important areas of the nursing home.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Administration Deficiencies	Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.	Widespread	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2003-02-01	2003-06-04	Administration Deficiencies	Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-01	2003-04-03	Administration Deficiencies	Hold committee meetings every 3 months to review and ensure quality in the nursing home.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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