LA Mesa Healthcare Center

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

LA Mesa Healthcare Center is an average sized, for-profit, nursing home with 128 beds based at 2470 South Arizona Avenue in Yuma, AZ. The facility has 92 residents indicating 72% of it's beds are occupied, which is about average within this state. The provider participates in the medicare & medicaid programs and provides resident counseling services. The home is not located in a hospital or continuing care retirement community and is fully sprinklered. A total of 221 Medicare patients were given 6,017 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $1,556,983 by Medicare. 65 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $44,045 by Medicare for these services.

On a state level, the number of registered nurse hours per resident per day is much lower than 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 average. Licensed staff hours per resident per day is 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, low-risk long-stay residents to lose control of their bowels, long-stay residents to spend most of their time in bed, long-stay residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse, long-stay residents to lose too much weight, short-stay residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination, and short-stay residents to have delirium at LA Mesa Healthcare Center.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is less likely for 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, short-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain, and short-stay residents to have pressure sores.

Report Contents

Basic Information
Staff
Quality Measures
Treatment Figures
Financials
Deficiencies
News Results
Image Results
Document Results
Reviews and Ratings
Discussions
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Overall Rating

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Promptness Rating

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Ownership Type

For-Profit - Corporation

Multiple Ownership

Yes

Address

2470 South Arizona Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364

Phone Number

(928) 344-8541

Geographic Coordinates

32.682563, -114.615989

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

Programs Accepted

Medicare & Medicaid

Counseling Available

Resident

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: 128
Yuma Average: 130
Yuma County Average: 130
Arizona Average: 118
United States Average: 106

Beds Occupied

The percentage of total beds that are occupied by residents.

This Provider: 72.00%
Yuma: 81.75%
Yuma County: 81.75%
Arizona: 76.80%
United States: 84.18%

Residents

The total number of residents residing at the facility.

This Provider: 92
Yuma Average: 106
Yuma County Average: 106
Arizona Average: 93
United States Average: 90

Located in a Hospital

Indicates whether the facility is located within a hospital.

This Provider: No
Yuma: 0 (0.00%)
Yuma 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
Yuma: 0 (0.00%)
Yuma County: 0 (0.00%)
Arizona: 23 (17.16%)
United States: 1,255 (7.93%)

Recent Surveys

10/06/2006 - Fire Safety Survey
09/29/2006 - Health Survey
10/01/2004 - Fire Safety Survey
09/24/2004 - Health Survey
08/26/2003 - Fire Safety Survey
08/07/2003 - Health Survey

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Staff

RN Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 0.40
Yuma Average: 0.52
Yuma County Average: 0.52
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: 2.58
Yuma Average: 2.15
Yuma County Average: 2.15
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: 1.02
Yuma Average: 0.80
Yuma County Average: 0.80
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: 1.42
Yuma Average: 1.31
Yuma County Average: 1.31
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: 78.00%
Yuma: 88.00%
Yuma County: 88.00%
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: 24.00%
Yuma: 14.75%
Yuma County: 14.75%
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: 11.00%
Yuma: 9.25%
Yuma County: 9.25%
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: 1.00%
Yuma: 11.00%
Yuma County: 11.00%
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.

This Provider: 64.00%
Yuma: 59.00%
Yuma County: 59.00%
Arizona: 51.66%
United States: 48.78%

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: 7.00%
Yuma: 3.75%
Yuma County: 3.75%
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: 9.00%
Yuma: 8.25%
Yuma County: 8.25%
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: 63.00%
Yuma: 71.00%
Yuma County: 71.00%
Arizona: 70.14%
United States: 72.85%

Short-Stay Residents With Delirium

The percentage of short-stay residents with delirium.

This Provider: 12.00%
Yuma: 5.50%
Yuma County: 5.50%
Arizona: 2.22%
United States: 2.12%

Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores

The percentage of short-stay residents with pressure sores.

This Provider: 9.00%
Yuma: 10.00%
Yuma County: 10.00%
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%
Yuma: 95.00%
Yuma County: 95.00%
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: 5.00%
Yuma: 11.00%
Yuma County: 11.00%
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: 7.00%
Yuma: 13.50%
Yuma County: 13.50%
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: 6.00%
Yuma: 4.75%
Yuma County: 4.75%
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: 16.00%
Yuma: 12.75%
Yuma County: 12.75%
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: 12.00%
Yuma: 11.75%
Yuma County: 11.75%
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: 95.00%
Yuma: 82.75%
Yuma County: 82.75%
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: 16.00%
Yuma: 32.75%
Yuma County: 32.75%
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: 221
Yuma Average: 213
Yuma County Average: 213
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: 208
Yuma Average: 207
Yuma County Average: 207
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: 6,017
Yuma Average: 6,732
Yuma County Average: 6,732
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: 65
Yuma Average: 65
Yuma County Average: 65
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: $1,556,983
Yuma Average: $1,816,540
Yuma County Average: $1,816,540
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: $259
Yuma Average: $270
Yuma County Average: $270
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: $44,045
Yuma Average: $59,578
Yuma County Average: $59,578
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: $7,045
Yuma Average: $8,528
Yuma County Average: $8,528
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: $7,485
Yuma Average: $8,797
Yuma County Average: $8,797
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: $678
Yuma Average: $913
Yuma County Average: $913
Arizona Average: $763
United States Average: $885

Deficiencies

10/06/2006 - Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Issue:: proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/06/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

10/06/2006 - Building Service Equipment

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Service Equipment
Issue:: properly protected cooking facilities.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/06/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

10/06/2006 - Fire Alarm Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Fire Alarm Systems
Issue:: properly maintained smoke detectors.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/06/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

10/06/2006 - Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Issue:: smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/06/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

10/06/2006 - Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Issue:: walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/06/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

10/06/2006 - 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:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/06/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

09/29/2006 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 09/29/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

09/29/2006 - 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:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/29/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

09/29/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: 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.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/29/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

09/29/2006 - 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:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/29/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

09/29/2006 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/29/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

09/29/2006 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Have a program to keep infection from spreading.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/29/2006
Date Fixed:: 11/17/2006

10/01/2004 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Corridor Walls and Doors
Issue:: corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/01/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

10/01/2004 - Exits and Egress

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Exits and Egress
Issue:: corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/01/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

10/01/2004 - Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Issue:: did not have a written emergency evacuation plan.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/01/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

10/01/2004 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Issue:: automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/01/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

10/01/2004 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Issue:: portable fire extinguishers.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/01/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

10/01/2004 - 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:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 10/01/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

09/24/2004 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Keep clinical information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/24/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

09/24/2004 - 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:: 09/24/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

09/24/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/24/2004
Date Fixed:: 11/08/2004

08/26/2003 - 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:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 08/26/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/08/2003

08/26/2003 - 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:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 08/26/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/08/2003

08/26/2003 - Illumination and Emergency Power

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Illumination and Emergency Power
Issue:: properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 08/26/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/08/2003

08/26/2003 - Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Issue:: record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 08/26/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/08/2003

08/26/2003 - Miscellaneous

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Miscellaneous
Issue:: fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 08/26/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/08/2003

08/07/2003 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: 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.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - 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:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Get rid of garbage properly.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - 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:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Have a program to keep infection from spreading.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Hire nurse aides who have shown that they are skilled and care for residents safely on-the-job.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

08/07/2003 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 08/07/2003
Date Fixed:: 10/01/2003

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Details:: very poor care of husband and his roommate.didnit care for patients, no doctor care. no therapy . did not look in on patients. it goes on and on
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Yuma at a Glance

People

Yuma had a total population of 77,515 in 2000, of which 22,930 were children under the age of 18 and 10,749 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 31.2.

Total Population:: 77,515
Males:: 38,589 (49.8%)
Female:: 38,926 (50.2%)
Median Age:: 31.2
Children (0-17):: 22,930 (29.6%)
Adults (18-64):: 43,836 (56.6%)
Seniors (65+):: 10,749 (13.9%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.30, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.30 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 2
Doctors:: 517
Home Agencies:: 2
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 4
Medical Suppliers:: 32
Rehab Centers:: 5

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $39,693 while the median household income was $35,374. Roughly 14.07% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $39,693
Household Income:: $35,374
In Poverty:: 14.07%

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