Golden Living Center Valparaiso

Detailed report on the nursing home located in Valparaiso, Indiana (IN).

Golden Living Center Valparaiso is an average sized, for-profit, nursing home with 85 beds based at 251 Sturdy Road in Valparaiso, IN. The facility has 71 residents indicating 84% of it's beds are occupied, which is about 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 108 Medicare patients were given 4,478 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $1,296,302 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 much lower than 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 much lower than average.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is more likely for high-risk long-stay residents to have pressure sores, low-risk long-stay residents to lose control of their bowels, and long-stay residents to spend most of their time in bed at Golden Living Center Valparaiso.

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 moderate to severe pain, long-stay residents to be physically restrained, long-stay residents to have catheter inserted and left, long-stay residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse, 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, short-stay residents to have delirium, and short-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain.

Report Contents

Basic Information
Staff
Quality Measures
Treatment Figures
Financials
Deficiencies
News Results
Image Results
Document Results
Reviews and Ratings
Discussions
Tools
Nearby Providers
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City at a Glance
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Overall Rating

Rated 2.50 out of 5 from 2 User Reviews

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Quality of Care Rating

Rated 2.50 out of 5 on this user rated measure.

Staff Rating

Rated 4.00 out of 5 on this user rated measure.

Facility Rating

Rated 4.00 out of 5 on this user rated measure.

Promptness Rating

Rated 3.00 out of 5 on this user rated measure.

Ownership Type

For-Profit - Corporation

Multiple Ownership

Yes

Address

251 Sturdy Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Phone Number

(219) 462-6158

Geographic Coordinates

41.469594, -87.036675

* 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: 85
Valparaiso Average: 122
Porter County Average: 110
Indiana Average: 96
United States Average: 106

Beds Occupied

The percentage of total beds that are occupied by residents.

This Provider: 84.00%
Valparaiso: 82.20%
Porter County: 80.29%
Indiana: 80.37%
United States: 84.18%

Residents

The total number of residents residing at the facility.

This Provider: 71
Valparaiso Average: 99
Porter County Average: 89
Indiana Average: 78
United States Average: 90

Located in a Hospital

Indicates whether the facility is located within a hospital.

This Provider: No
Valparaiso: 0 (0.00%)
Porter County: 0 (0.00%)
Indiana: 25 (4.87%)
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
Valparaiso: 0 (0.00%)
Porter County: 0 (0.00%)
Indiana: 60 (11.70%)
United States: 1,255 (7.93%)

Recent Surveys

10/03/2007 - Fire Safety Survey
09/21/2007 - Health Survey
08/15/2006 - Fire Safety Survey
07/21/2006 - Health Survey
05/06/2005 - Health Survey
05/06/2005 - Fire Safety Survey

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Staff

RN Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 0.30
Valparaiso Average: 0.47
Porter County Average: 0.62
Indiana Average: 0.59
United States Average: 0.64

CNA Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 1.04
Valparaiso Average: 1.86
Porter County Average: 1.89
Indiana Average: 2.05
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: 0.48
Valparaiso Average: 0.91
Porter County Average: 0.88
Indiana Average: 0.94
United States Average: 0.79

Licensed Staff Hours Per Resident

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

This Provider: 0.78
Valparaiso Average: 1.37
Porter County Average: 1.50
Indiana Average: 1.53
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: 73.00%
Valparaiso: 85.00%
Porter County: 85.43%
Indiana: 86.01%
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: 12.00%
Valparaiso: 14.80%
Porter County: 16.67%
Indiana: 24.56%
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: 17.00%
Valparaiso: 15.20%
Porter County: 15.00%
Indiana: 12.35%
United States: 12.83%

Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained

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

This Provider: 2.00%
Valparaiso: 6.40%
Porter County: 5.29%
Indiana: 4.96%
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: 61.00%
Valparaiso: 53.80%
Porter County: 51.67%
Indiana: 47.55%
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: 6.00%
Valparaiso: 4.00%
Porter County: 3.14%
Indiana: 3.44%
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: 5.00%
Valparaiso: 9.40%
Porter County: 9.71%
Indiana: 9.83%
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: 59.00%
Valparaiso: 66.40%
Porter County: 62.67%
Indiana: 70.21%
United States: 72.85%

Short-Stay Residents With Delirium

The percentage of short-stay residents with delirium.

This Provider: 0.00%
Valparaiso: 0.60%
Porter County: 0.67%
Indiana: 1.41%
United States: 2.12%

Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores

The percentage of short-stay residents with pressure sores.

This Provider: 12.00%
Valparaiso: 18.00%
Porter County: 17.50%
Indiana: 14.25%
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: 69.00%
Valparaiso: 79.00%
Porter County: 77.57%
Indiana: 77.62%
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: 0.00%
Valparaiso: 2.80%
Porter County: 2.57%
Indiana: 4.29%
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: 15.00%
Valparaiso: 14.00%
Porter County: 11.57%
Indiana: 17.24%
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: 4.00%
Valparaiso: 7.60%
Porter County: 7.29%
Indiana: 6.92%
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: 10.00%
Valparaiso: 12.40%
Porter County: 12.17%
Indiana: 16.08%
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: 2.00%
Valparaiso: 9.80%
Porter County: 9.67%
Indiana: 9.31%
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: 48.00%
Valparaiso: 65.00%
Porter County: 63.00%
Indiana: 70.10%
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: 0.00%
Valparaiso: 15.40%
Porter County: 14.67%
Indiana: 19.61%
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: 108
Valparaiso Average: 157
Porter County Average: 135
Indiana Average: 116
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: 85
Valparaiso Average: 156
Porter County Average: 133
Indiana Average: 108
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: 4,478
Valparaiso Average: 6,311
Porter County Average: 5,489
Indiana Average: 4,479
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: $1,296,302
Valparaiso Average: $1,807,766
Porter County Average: $1,553,324
Indiana Average: $1,224,261
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: $289
Valparaiso Average: $286
Porter County Average: $283
Indiana Average: $273
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: $12,003
Valparaiso Average: $11,514
Porter County Average: $11,531
Indiana Average: $10,510
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: $15,251
Valparaiso Average: $11,618
Porter County Average: $11,654
Indiana Average: $11,387
United States Average: $10,652

Deficiencies

10/03/2007 - 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:: 10/03/2007
Date Fixed:: 11/02/2007

09/21/2007 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

09/21/2007 - 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:: 09/21/2007
Date Fixed:: 10/21/2007

05/25/2007 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.
Found Via:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 05/25/2007
Date Fixed:: 06/24/2007

05/25/2007 - 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:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 05/25/2007
Date Fixed:: 06/24/2007

05/25/2007 - 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:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 05/25/2007
Date Fixed:: 06/24/2007

05/25/2007 - 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:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 05/25/2007
Date Fixed:: 06/24/2007

05/25/2007 - 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:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 05/25/2007
Date Fixed:: 06/24/2007

05/25/2007 - 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:: Complaint
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/25/2007
Date Fixed:: 06/24/2007

05/25/2007 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.
Found Via:: Complaint
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/25/2007
Date Fixed:: 06/24/2007

08/15/2006 - 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:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 08/15/2006
Date Fixed:: 09/08/2006

08/15/2006 - 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:: 08/15/2006
Date Fixed:: 09/08/2006

07/21/2006 - 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:: 07/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 08/20/2006

07/21/2006 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 07/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 08/20/2006

07/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 07/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 08/20/2006

07/21/2006 - 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:: 07/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 08/20/2006

07/21/2006 - 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:: 07/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 08/20/2006

07/21/2006 - 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:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 07/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 08/20/2006

05/06/2005 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 05/06/2005
Date Fixed:: 06/03/2005

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

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

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

05/06/2005 - 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:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 05/06/2005
Date Fixed:: 06/03/2005

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

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

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Insurance:: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Details:: My mother is on the ACU unit. She is taken care of very well. I feel very comfortable leaving my mother in their care. Besides she really seems to love it there.
Member:: Anonymous
Date:: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 3:54 PM MST

A Review by Anonymous

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Insurance:: Medicare
Details:: Father was on feeding tube, became dehydrated. Family members regularly told staff/doctor the pt's condition was deteriating rapidly staff did nothing. After 12 days a blood test indicated a critical sodium level of 174. Pt transported to er. Pt's doctors at er stated pt was near death.
Member:: Anonymous
Date:: Sunday, April 05, 2009 8:43 AM MST

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Valparaiso at a Glance

People

Valparaiso had a total population of 27,428 in 2000, of which 5,814 were children under the age of 18 and 3,580 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 32.7.

Total Population:: 27,428
Males:: 13,125 (47.9%)
Female:: 14,303 (52.1%)
Median Age:: 32.7
Children (0-17):: 5,814 (21.2%)
Adults (18-64):: 18,034 (65.8%)
Seniors (65+):: 3,580 (13.1%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.25, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.25 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 2
Doctors:: 292
Home Agencies:: 5
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 5
Medical Suppliers:: 22
Rehab Centers:: 5

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $60,637 while the median household income was $45,799. Roughly 8.23% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $60,637
Household Income:: $45,799
In Poverty:: 8.23%

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