Casa Illuminaria

Detailed report on the nursing home located in Del Norte, Colorado (CO).

Casa Illuminaria is a small, for-profit, nursing home with 40 beds based at 1280 Grand Avenue in Del Norte, CO. The facility has 25 residents indicating 63% of it's beds are occupied, which is below 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 partially sprinklered. A total of 9 Medicare patients were given 292 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $55,600 by Medicare. 20 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $7,165 by Medicare for these services.

On a state level, the number of registered nurse hours per resident per day is 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 much lower than average. Licensed staff hours per resident per day is lower than average.

Report Contents

Basic Information
Staff
Quality Measures
Treatment Figures
Financials
Deficiencies
News Results
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Ownership Type

For-Profit - Corporation

Multiple Ownership

Address

1280 Grand Avenue
Del Norte, CO 81132

Phone Number

(719) 657-3311

Geographic Coordinates

37.678007, -106.345985

* 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.

Partially Sprinklered

Beds

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

This Provider: 40
Rio Grande County Average: 50
Colorado Average: 95
United States Average: 106

Beds Occupied

The percentage of total beds that are occupied by residents.

This Provider: 63.00%
Rio Grande County: 63.00%
Colorado: 83.10%
United States: 84.18%

Residents

The total number of residents residing at the facility.

This Provider: 25
Rio Grande County Average: 32
Colorado Average: 79
United States Average: 90

Located in a Hospital

Indicates whether the facility is located within a hospital.

This Provider: No
Rio Grande County: 0 (0.00%)
Colorado: 17 (8.13%)
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
Rio Grande County: 0 (0.00%)
Colorado: 15 (7.18%)
United States: 1,255 (7.93%)

Recent Surveys

04/18/2007 - Fire Safety Survey
04/04/2007 - Health Survey
04/11/2006 - Fire Safety Survey
03/17/2006 - Health Survey
05/17/2005 - Fire Safety Survey
04/21/2005 - Health Survey

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Staff

RN Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 0.68
Rio Grande County Average: 0.64
Colorado Average: 0.80
United States Average: 0.64

CNA Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 1.92
Rio Grande County Average: 2.46
Colorado Average: 2.24
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: 0.43
Rio Grande County Average: 0.71
Colorado Average: 0.77
United States Average: 0.79

Licensed Staff Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 1.11
Rio Grande County Average: 1.36
Colorado Average: 1.57
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%
Rio Grande County: 89.50%
Colorado: 86.93%
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.

Note:

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

High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores

The percentage of high-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 Were Physically Restrained

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

Note:

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

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.

Note:

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

Long-Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection

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

Note:

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

Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination

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

Note:

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

Short-Stay Residents With Delirium

The percentage of short-stay residents with delirium.

Note:

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

Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores

The percentage of short-stay residents with 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 Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

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

This Provider: 95.00%
Rio Grande County: 92.50%
Colorado: 83.77%
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.

Note:

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

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.

Note:

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

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.

Note:

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

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.

Note:

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

Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight

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

Note:

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

Short-Stay Residents Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

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

Note:

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

Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain

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

Note:

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

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: 9
Rio Grande County Average: 24
Colorado Average: 108
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: 8
Rio Grande County Average: 23
Colorado Average: 106
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: 292
Rio Grande County Average: 504
Colorado Average: 3,345
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: 20
Colorado Average: 402
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: $55,600
Rio Grande County Average: $115,796
Colorado Average: $1,051,673
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: $190
Rio Grande County Average: $230
Colorado Average: $314
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: $7,165
Colorado Average: $313,424
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: $6,178
Rio Grande County Average: $4,825
Colorado Average: $9,727
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: $6,950
Rio Grande County Average: $5,146
Colorado Average: $9,893
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: $358
Colorado Average: $779
United States Average: $885

Deficiencies

04/18/2007 - Electrical

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Electrical
Issue:: properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/18/2007
Date Fixed:: 04/18/2007

04/18/2007 - Building Contruction

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Contruction
Issue:: a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/18/2007
Date Fixed:: 04/19/2007

04/04/2007 - 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:: 04/04/2007
Date Fixed:: 04/23/2007

04/04/2007 - 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:: 04/04/2007
Date Fixed:: 04/23/2007

04/04/2007 - 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:: 04/04/2007
Date Fixed:: 04/23/2007

04/04/2007 - 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:: 04/04/2007
Date Fixed:: 04/23/2007

02/06/2007 - 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:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/06/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/20/2007

02/06/2007 - 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:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/06/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/20/2007

02/06/2007 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.
Found Via:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/06/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/20/2007

02/06/2007 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.
Found Via:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/06/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/20/2007

04/11/2006 - Fire Alarm Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Fire Alarm Systems
Issue:: an automatic smoke detection system in all hallways.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/11/2006
Date Fixed:: 06/02/2006

04/11/2006 - Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Issue:: proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/11/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/17/2006

04/11/2006 - Building Service Equipment

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Service Equipment
Issue:: properly protected cooking facilities.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/11/2006
Date Fixed:: 01/31/2007

04/11/2006 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Issue:: an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/11/2006
Date Fixed:: 10/27/2006

04/11/2006 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Corridor Walls and Doors
Issue:: corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/11/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/18/2006

04/11/2006 - Illumination and Emergency Power

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Illumination and Emergency Power
Issue:: emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/11/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/17/2006

03/17/2006 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 03/17/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/10/2006

05/17/2005 - 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:: 05/17/2005
Date Fixed:: 06/03/2005

05/17/2005 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/17/2005
Date Fixed:: 06/03/2005

05/17/2005 - Illumination and Emergency Power

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Illumination and Emergency Power
Issue:: emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/17/2005
Date Fixed:: 06/03/2005

05/17/2005 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/17/2005
Date Fixed:: 05/18/2005

05/17/2005 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Corridor Walls and Doors
Issue:: corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/17/2005
Date Fixed:: 06/03/2005

04/21/2005 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/21/2005
Date Fixed:: 05/14/2005

04/21/2005 - 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:: 04/21/2005
Date Fixed:: 05/30/2005

04/21/2005 - 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:: 04/21/2005
Date Fixed:: 05/11/2005

04/21/2005 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 04/21/2005
Date Fixed:: 05/16/2005

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Del Norte at a Glance

People

Del Norte had a total population of 1,705 in 2000, of which 515 were children under the age of 18 and 218 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 34.6.

Total Population:: 1,705
Males:: 829 (48.6%)
Female:: 876 (51.4%)
Median Age:: 34.6
Children (0-17):: 515 (30.2%)
Adults (18-64):: 972 (57.0%)
Seniors (65+):: 218 (12.8%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.43, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.43 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 0
Doctors:: 68
Home Agencies:: 0
Hospitals:: 0
Nursing Homes:: 1
Medical Suppliers:: 1
Rehab Centers:: 0

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $29,471 while the median household income was $23,833. Roughly 24.93% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $29,471
Household Income:: $23,833
In Poverty:: 24.93%

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