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Linwood Gardens

Contact Information:
Linwood Gardens
4444 W. Meadow
Visalia, CA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (559) 627-1241

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 98Percent of Occupied Beds: 85%
Total Number of Residents: 83Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - CorporationMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: ResidentMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 11/06/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

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Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 18%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 10%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 24%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 3%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 5%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 3%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 2%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 13%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 0%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 10%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 47%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 5%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 5%
** Details Last Reported on: 11/6/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 Environmental Deficiencies Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 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
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Hire a qualified dietician. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 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. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 Environmental Deficiencies Get rid of garbage properly. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-09-11 2001-11-08 Environmental Deficiencies Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 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
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 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
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 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
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-11-07 2002-12-30 Administration Deficiencies Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-06 2003-12-05 Resident Rights Deficiencies Protect a resident's right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-06 2003-12-05 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
2003-11-06 2003-12-05 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-06 2003-12-05 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
2003-11-06 2003-12-05 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-06 2003-12-05 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-06 2003-12-05 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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