Prescott Valley Samaritan Center

Detailed report on the nursing home located in Prescott Valley, Arizona (AZ).

Prescott Valley Samaritan Center is an average sized, non-profit, nursing home with 80 beds based at 3380 North Windsong Drive in Prescott Valley, AZ. The facility has 70 residents indicating 88% of it's beds are occupied, which is above average within this state. The provider participates in the medicare & medicaid programs and provides resident & family counseling services. The home is not located in a hospital or continuing care retirement community and is fully sprinklered. A total of 154 Medicare patients were given 3,282 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $1,055,121 by Medicare. 25 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $10,227 by Medicare for these services.

On a state level, the number of registered nurse hours per resident per day is average. Certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day is average. The number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is much lower than average. Licensed staff hours per resident per day is lower than average.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is more likely for long-stay residents to need help with daily activities to increase, long-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain, long-stay residents to be physically restrained, long-stay residents to be more depressed or anxious, long-stay residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse, and long-stay residents to lose too much weight at Prescott Valley Samaritan Center.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is less likely for long-stay residents to have catheter inserted and left, long-stay residents to spend most of their time in bed, long-stay residents to have a urinary tract infection, short-stay residents to have delirium, and short-stay residents to have pressure sores.

Report Contents

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Staff
Quality Measures
Treatment Figures
Financials
Deficiencies
News Results
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Ownership Type

Non-Profit - Corporation

Multiple Ownership

Yes

Address

3380 North Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Phone Number

(928) 775-0045

Geographic Coordinates

34.591126, -112.326644

* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.

Programs Accepted

Medicare & Medicaid

Counseling Available

Resident & Family

Sprinkler System

The amount of the facility that is sprinklered. All fire code regulations at different locations must be met.

Fully Sprinklered

Beds

The total number of beds the facility operates. Each resident is assigned to a single bed.

This Provider: 80
Yavapai County Average: 95
Arizona Average: 118
United States Average: 106

Beds Occupied

The percentage of total beds that are occupied by residents.

This Provider: 88.00%
Yavapai County: 74.71%
Arizona: 76.80%
United States: 84.18%

Residents

The total number of residents residing at the facility.

This Provider: 70
Yavapai County Average: 68
Arizona Average: 93
United States Average: 90

Located in a Hospital

Indicates whether the facility is located within a hospital.

This Provider: No
Yavapai County: 0 (0.00%)
Arizona: 3 (2.24%)
United States: 1,271 (8.03%)

Located in a CCRC

Indicates whether the facility is located within a continuing care retirement community.

This Provider: No
Yavapai County: 1 (14.29%)
Arizona: 23 (17.16%)
United States: 1,255 (7.93%)

Recent Surveys

04/17/2007 - Fire Safety Survey
04/05/2007 - Health Survey
03/09/2006 - Health Survey
03/07/2006 - Fire Safety Survey
11/16/2004 - Fire Safety Survey
11/09/2004 - Health Survey

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Staff

RN Hours Per Resident

The average number of registered nurse hours per resident per day.

This Provider: 0.65
Yavapai County Average: 0.78
Arizona Average: 0.58
United States Average: 0.64

CNA Hours Per Resident

The average number of certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day.

This Provider: 2.02
Yavapai County Average: 2.08
Arizona Average: 2.27
United States Average: 2.34

LPNLVN Hours Per Resident

The average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day.

This Provider: 0.41
Yavapai County Average: 0.47
Arizona Average: 0.92
United States Average: 0.79

Licensed Staff Hours Per Resident

The average number of licensed staff hours per resident per day.

This Provider: 1.06
Yavapai County Average: 1.24
Arizona Average: 1.50
United States Average: 1.43

Quality Measures

Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season.

This Provider: 95.00%
Yavapai County: 89.00%
Arizona: 81.21%
United States: 86.01%

Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased

The percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased.

This Provider: 29.00%
Yavapai County: 17.14%
Arizona: 15.84%
United States: 16.08%

High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores

The percentage of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores.

This Provider: 12.00%
Yavapai County: 9.67%
Arizona: 11.07%
United States: 12.83%

Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained

The percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained.

This Provider: 14.00%
Yavapai County: 9.00%
Arizona: 5.25%
United States: 5.63%

Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels

The percentage of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder.

Note:

Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed

The percentage of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair.

This Provider: 0.00%
Yavapai County: 1.71%
Arizona: 3.88%
United States: 4.39%

Long-Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection

The percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection.

This Provider: 7.00%
Yavapai County: 6.29%
Arizona: 9.14%
United States: 8.83%

Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season.

This Provider: 83.00%
Yavapai County: 76.43%
Arizona: 70.14%
United States: 72.85%

Short-Stay Residents With Delirium

The percentage of short-stay residents with delirium.

This Provider: 0.00%
Yavapai County: 2.00%
Arizona: 2.22%
United States: 2.12%

Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores

The percentage of short-stay residents with pressure sores.

This Provider: 8.00%
Yavapai County: 17.83%
Arizona: 16.45%
United States: 17.46%

Long-Stay Residents Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination.

This Provider: 95.00%
Yavapai County: 87.86%
Arizona: 83.64%
United States: 79.81%

Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain

The percentage of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain.

This Provider: 9.00%
Yavapai County: 5.71%
Arizona: 6.33%
United States: 4.53%

Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores

The percentage of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores.

Note:

Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Long-Stay Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious

The percentage of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious.

This Provider: 21.00%
Yavapai County: 14.14%
Arizona: 10.97%
United States: 14.45%

Long-Stay Residents Who Have Catheter Inserted and Left

The percentage of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder.

This Provider: 3.00%
Yavapai County: 5.29%
Arizona: 6.19%
United States: 5.89%

Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move Around Their Room Got Worse

The percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse.

This Provider: 26.00%
Yavapai County: 13.40%
Arizona: 11.47%
United States: 13.04%

Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight

The percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight.

This Provider: 17.00%
Yavapai County: 8.29%
Arizona: 7.92%
United States: 9.09%

Short-Stay Residents Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination.

This Provider: 70.00%
Yavapai County: 89.71%
Arizona: 77.18%
United States: 73.02%

Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain

The percentage of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain.

This Provider: 30.00%
Yavapai County: 25.50%
Arizona: 29.03%
United States: 20.65%

Treatment Figures

Non-Swing Bed Patients

The number of non-swing bed patients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: 154
Yavapai County Average: 168
Arizona Average: 158
United States Average: 133

Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharges

The number of non-swing bed patient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: 126
Yavapai County Average: 155
Arizona Average: 158
United States Average: 124

Non-Swing Bed Utilization Days

The number of days of non-swing bed care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: 3,282
Yavapai County Average: 3,882
Arizona Average: 4,074
United States Average: 4,470

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: 25
Yavapai County Average: 56
Arizona Average: 46
United States Average: 301

Financials

Medicare Non-Swing Bed Payments

The total non-swing bed associated Medicare Part A payments made to this provider in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: $1,055,121
Yavapai County Average: $1,216,974
Arizona Average: $1,220,092
United States Average: $1,318,701

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: $321
Yavapai County Average: $314
Arizona Average: $299
United States Average: $295

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: $10,227
Yavapai County Average: $27,627
Arizona Average: $35,262
United States Average: $266,523

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: $6,851
Yavapai County Average: $7,232
Arizona Average: $7,737
United States Average: $9,943

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: $8,374
Yavapai County Average: $7,844
Arizona Average: $7,721
United States Average: $10,652

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: $409
Yavapai County Average: $495
Arizona Average: $763
United States Average: $885

Deficiencies

04/17/2007 - Electrical

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Electrical
Issue:: weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/17/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/09/2007

04/17/2007 - Smoking Regulations

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Smoking Regulations
Issue:: posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/17/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/09/2007

04/17/2007 - Exits and Egress

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Exits and Egress
Issue:: exits that are accessible at all times.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/17/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/09/2007

04/17/2007 - Vertical Openings

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Vertical Openings
Issue:: exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/17/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/09/2007

04/17/2007 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Corridor Walls and Doors
Issue:: corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/17/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/09/2007

04/05/2007 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: Properly mark drugs and other similar products.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Have a program to keep infection from spreading.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Keep complete, dated lab records in the resident's file.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

04/05/2007 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Tell the resident completely about his or her health status.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/05/2007
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2007

03/09/2006 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Bill properly: Charged resident for items that Medicare or Medicaid pays for.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: 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.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/09/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 03/09/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/31/2006

03/07/2006 - Furnishings and Decorations

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Furnishings and Decorations
Issue:: restrictions on the use of highly flammable materials.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 03/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/21/2006

11/16/2004 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Corridor Walls and Doors
Issue:: corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 11/16/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/03/2005

11/16/2004 - Hazardous Area

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Hazardous Area
Issue:: construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 11/16/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/03/2005

11/09/2004 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: Properly mark drugs and other similar products.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/09/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/04/2005

11/09/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Make sure that residents are well nourished.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/09/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/04/2005

11/09/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/09/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/04/2005

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Prescott Valley at a Glance

People

Prescott Valley had a total population of 23,535 in 2000, of which 6,299 were children under the age of 18 and 4,045 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 37.3.

Total Population:: 23,535
Males:: 11,551 (49.1%)
Female:: 11,984 (50.9%)
Median Age:: 37.3
Children (0-17):: 6,299 (26.8%)
Adults (18-64):: 13,191 (56.0%)
Seniors (65+):: 4,045 (17.2%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.36, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.36 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 1
Doctors:: 110
Home Agencies:: 2
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 1
Medical Suppliers:: 11
Rehab Centers:: 0

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $37,257 while the median household income was $34,341. Roughly 10.84% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $37,257
Household Income:: $34,341
In Poverty:: 10.84%

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