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Westgate Gardens Convalescent

Contact Information:
Westgate Gardens Convalescent
4525 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (559) 733-0901

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 140Percent of Occupied Beds: 78%
Total Number of Residents: 109Located 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: 10/09/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

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Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 0%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 16%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 28%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 21%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 6%
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: 0%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 17%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 11%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 5%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 19%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 58%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 5%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 3%
** Details Last Reported on: 10/9/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 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
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 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
2001-09-07 2001-11-19 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 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 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 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
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 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
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 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. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 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
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-09-07 2001-11-29 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-10-31 2002-12-06 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
2002-10-31 2002-11-25 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-31 2002-12-17 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
2002-10-31 2002-12-17 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-31 2002-12-06 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-31 2002-12-06 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-31 2002-12-06 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-09 2003-11-15 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

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

 

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