Ridgecrest Rehab & Rtr. Center.

Total Number of Beds: 95	Percent of Occupied Beds: 87%
Total Number of Residents: 83	Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: Non profit - Corporation	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Family & Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 03/27/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.17

Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.07

Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.71

Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.95

Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 4%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 17%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 19%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 24%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 16%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 11%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 9%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 12%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 22%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 7%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 30%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 28%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 6%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 15%
** Details Last Reported on: 3/27/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	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
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	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
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	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
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	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
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	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
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	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
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Act when the pharmacist reports something unusual.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Environmental Deficiencies	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Environmental Deficiencies	Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide at least one room to use as a dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, airflow and furniture.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Administration Deficiencies	1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	Administration Deficiencies	Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-06	Administration Deficiencies	Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2001-04-19	2001-06-12	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
2002-03-08	2002-05-09	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
2002-03-08	2002-05-09	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
2002-03-08	2002-05-09	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
2002-03-08	2002-05-09	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-05-09	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-05-09	Environmental Deficiencies	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-05-09	Administration Deficiencies	Give lab tests only when the attending doctor ordered them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-03-08	2002-05-09	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Have a private telephone available for use.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	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
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	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
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	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
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	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
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	Environmental Deficiencies	Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-03-27	2003-05-10	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

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