Apple Valley Care Center

Detailed report on the nursing home located in Apple Valley, California (CA).

Apple Valley Care Center is an average sized, non-profit, nursing home with 99 beds based at 11959 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley, CA. The facility has 95 residents indicating 96% of it's beds are occupied, which is above 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 313 Medicare patients were given 8,683 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $3,465,451 by Medicare.

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 lower than average. The number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is higher than 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 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 spend most of their time in bed, long-stay residents to have a urinary tract infection, long-stay residents to lose too much weight, short-stay residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination, and short-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain at Apple Valley Care Center.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is less likely for long-stay residents to need help with daily activities to increase, long-stay residents to have catheter inserted and left, long-stay residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse, short-stay residents to be given a influenza vaccination, and short-stay residents to have delirium.

Report Contents

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Staff
Quality Measures
Treatment Figures
Financials
Deficiencies
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Ownership Type

Non-Profit - Corporation

Multiple Ownership

Address

11959 Apple Valley Road
Apple Valley, CA 92308

Phone Number

(760) 240-5051

Geographic Coordinates

34.470607, -117.242371

* 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: 99
San Bernardino County Average: 93
California Average: 96
United States Average: 106

Beds Occupied

The percentage of total beds that are occupied by residents.

This Provider: 96.00%
San Bernardino County: 87.25%
California: 85.48%
United States: 84.18%

Residents

The total number of residents residing at the facility.

This Provider: 95
San Bernardino County Average: 82
California Average: 82
United States Average: 90

Located in a Hospital

Indicates whether the facility is located within a hospital.

This Provider: No
San Bernardino County: 4 (7.55%)
California: 144 (11.30%)
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
San Bernardino County: 2 (3.77%)
California: 81 (6.36%)
United States: 1,255 (7.93%)

Recent Surveys

06/08/2007 - Fire Safety Survey
05/24/2007 - Health Survey
02/14/2006 - Health Survey
02/07/2006 - Fire Safety Survey
11/23/2004 - Fire Safety Survey
11/08/2004 - Health Survey

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Staff

RN Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 0.28
San Bernardino County Average: 0.50
California Average: 0.69
United States Average: 0.64

CNA Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 2.19
San Bernardino County Average: 2.79
California Average: 2.59
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: 1.06
San Bernardino County Average: 1.05
California Average: 0.85
United States Average: 0.79

Licensed Staff Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 1.34
San Bernardino County Average: 1.55
California Average: 1.54
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: 89.00%
San Bernardino County: 79.27%
California: 79.58%
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: 0.00%
San Bernardino County: 13.02%
California: 12.78%
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%
San Bernardino County: 16.42%
California: 13.92%
United States: 12.83%

Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained

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

This Provider: 23.00%
San Bernardino County: 19.84%
California: 12.57%
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: 55.00%
San Bernardino County: 51.84%
California: 56.56%
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: 9.00%
San Bernardino County: 7.98%
California: 5.32%
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%
San Bernardino County: 6.80%
California: 7.38%
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: 29.00%
San Bernardino County: 60.58%
California: 66.74%
United States: 72.85%

Short-Stay Residents With Delirium

The percentage of short-stay residents with delirium.

This Provider: 0.00%
San Bernardino County: 0.82%
California: 1.18%
United States: 2.12%

Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores

The percentage of short-stay residents with pressure sores.

This Provider: 22.00%
San Bernardino County: 25.68%
California: 23.27%
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: 86.00%
San Bernardino County: 73.80%
California: 71.88%
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: 6.00%
San Bernardino County: 5.44%
California: 4.62%
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: 14.00%
San Bernardino County: 9.56%
California: 10.44%
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: 1.00%
San Bernardino County: 6.05%
California: 4.88%
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: 0.00%
San Bernardino County: 12.16%
California: 11.77%
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: 11.00%
San Bernardino County: 7.72%
California: 7.56%
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: 80.00%
San Bernardino County: 66.28%
California: 65.03%
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: 35.00%
San Bernardino County: 28.25%
California: 25.14%
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: 313
San Bernardino County Average: 92
California Average: 122
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: 337
San Bernardino County Average: 93
California Average: 120
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: 8,683
San Bernardino County Average: 3,006
California Average: 3,893
United States Average: 4,470

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: $3,465,451
San Bernardino County Average: $1,068,448
California Average: $1,431,478
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: $399
San Bernardino County Average: $355
California Average: $368
United States Average: $295

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: $11,072
San Bernardino County Average: $11,569
California Average: $11,749
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: $10,283
San Bernardino County Average: $11,549
California Average: $11,932
United States Average: $10,652

Deficiencies

05/24/2007 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 05/24/2007
Date Fixed:: 07/02/2007

05/24/2007 - 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:: 05/24/2007
Date Fixed:: 07/02/2007

05/24/2007 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/24/2007
Date Fixed:: 07/02/2007

05/24/2007 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Keep sound levels comfortable.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/24/2007
Date Fixed:: 07/02/2007

05/24/2007 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/24/2007
Date Fixed:: 07/02/2007

05/24/2007 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/24/2007
Date Fixed:: 07/02/2007

05/24/2007 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Make sure that residents are well nourished.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/24/2007
Date Fixed:: 07/02/2007

05/24/2007 - 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:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/24/2007
Date Fixed:: 07/02/2007

02/14/2006 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/14/2006 - 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:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/14/2006 - 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:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/14/2006 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/14/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/14/2006 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/14/2006 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Have a program to keep infection from spreading.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/14/2006 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/14/2006 - 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:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/14/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/04/2006

02/07/2006 - 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:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 02/15/2006

02/07/2006 - 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:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/03/2006

02/07/2006 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Corridor Walls and Doors
Issue:: corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/03/2006

02/07/2006 - Furnishings and Decorations

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Furnishings and Decorations
Issue:: restrictions on the use of highly flammable materials.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/03/2006

02/07/2006 - Building Contruction

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Contruction
Issue:: approved construction type or materials.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/03/2006

02/07/2006 - Fire Alarm Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Fire Alarm Systems
Issue:: a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 02/08/2006

02/07/2006 - 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:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 03/03/2006

02/07/2006 - Building Service Equipment

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Service Equipment
Issue:: heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 02/07/2006

02/07/2006 - Building Service Equipment

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Service Equipment
Issue:: properly protected cooking facilities.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 02/08/2006

02/07/2006 - Electrical

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Electrical
Issue:: properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/07/2006
Date Fixed:: 02/26/2006

11/23/2004 - 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:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 11/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/20/2004

11/23/2004 - 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:: 11/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/03/2004

11/23/2004 - 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:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 11/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/01/2004

11/23/2004 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Issue:: portable fire extinguishers.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/10/2004

11/23/2004 - Building Service Equipment

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Service Equipment
Issue:: properly protected cooking facilities.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/10/2004

11/23/2004 - 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:: 11/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/07/2004

11/23/2004 - Furnishings and Decorations

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Furnishings and Decorations
Issue:: exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/02/2004

11/23/2004 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/10/2004

11/08/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 04/09/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/23/2004

11/08/2004 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: Do an assessment of the resident every year.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Mistreatment

Type:: Health
Category:: Mistreatment
Issue:: Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Mistreatment

Type:: Health
Category:: Mistreatment
Issue:: 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.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 04/09/2005

11/08/2004 - Mistreatment

Type:: Health
Category:: Mistreatment
Issue:: Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 04/09/2005

11/08/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Have a private telephone available for use.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 04/09/2005

11/08/2004 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 04/09/2005

11/08/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Get food from approved places.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Make sure that residents are well nourished.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 04/09/2005

11/08/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Hire enough skilled workers to carry out dietary service.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 04/09/2005

11/08/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Hire a qualified dietician.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/23/2004

11/08/2004 - 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:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 12/23/2004

11/08/2004 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: 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.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - 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:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

11/08/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 11/08/2004
Date Fixed:: 02/03/2005

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Apple Valley at a Glance

People

Apple Valley had a total population of 54,239 in 2000, of which 17,115 were children under the age of 18 and 7,445 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 35.4.

Total Population:: 54,239
Males:: 26,251 (48.4%)
Female:: 27,988 (51.6%)
Median Age:: 35.4
Children (0-17):: 17,115 (31.6%)
Adults (18-64):: 29,679 (54.7%)
Seniors (65+):: 7,445 (13.7%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.35, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.35 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 1
Doctors:: 264
Home Agencies:: 1
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 1
Medical Suppliers:: 18
Rehab Centers:: 0

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $45,070 while the median household income was $40,421. Roughly 17.14% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $45,070
Household Income:: $40,421
In Poverty:: 17.14%

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