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Life Care Center Of Longmont

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2451 Pratt Street
Longmont, CO 80501
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Type of Ownership For profit - Partnership
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 187
Continuing Care? No
Resident Council? Yes
Family Council? Yes
Multi-Home Chain? No
Located in a Hospital? No
Special Focus Facility? No

View:    Health Inspections  |  Quality Measures  |  Staffing  |  Fire Inspections

Health Inspections  

Most Recent Inspection: 06/11/2010

Date of last standard health inspection: 06/11/2010
Quality Indicator Survey No
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: 19
Average number of Health Deficiencies in CO: 12
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in CO: 0 - 49
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 04/21/2011 05/25/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. 04/21/2011 05/25/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 03/02/2011 04/05/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 03/02/2011 04/05/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 03/02/2011 04/05/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 03/02/2011 04/05/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. 03/02/2011 04/04/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Get rid of garbage properly. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. 06/11/2010 07/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

Inspection, 05/06/2009

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 05/06/2009 06/12/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
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. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 05/06/2009 06/08/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 03/20/2008

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 03/20/2008 04/23/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 03/20/2008 04/23/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that residents are well nourished. 03/20/2008 04/23/2008 Potential for minimal harm Pattern
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 03/20/2008 04/23/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. 03/20/2008 04/23/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. 03/20/2008 04/23/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Nursing Home Staffing  

Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

National Average Average in CO Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 5 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 74 177
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 37 minutes 1 hour 42 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
40 minutes 51 minutes 1 hour 1 minute
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day
49 minutes 45 minutes 41 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day
2 hours 25 minutes 2 hours 18 minutes 2 hours 21 minutes

1 The star rating a nursing home received for the information it provided about its Registered Nurse (RN) staffing. RNs have between 2 and 6 years of education.

Quality Measures  

Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

Long-Term Residents

Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 7%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 56%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 13%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 17%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 0%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 52%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 0%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 70%

Short-Term Residents

Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 44%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 16%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 4%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 8%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 32%

Fire Safety Inspections

Lists the fire safety requirements that the nursing home failed to meet. Fire safety results are not included in the nursing home's Overall Rating.

Most Recent Inspection: 07/06/2010

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 07/06/2010
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 4
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CO: 7
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 4
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CO: 0 - 13
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 07/06/2010 08/03/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. 07/06/2010 08/03/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
restrictions on the use of highly flammable materials. 07/06/2010 07/06/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. 07/06/2010 07/06/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 06/02/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 06/02/2009 06/24/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 04/08/2008

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. 04/08/2008 05/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 04/08/2008 05/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly protected cooking facilities. 04/08/2008 05/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 04/08/2008 05/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 04/08/2008 05/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Exits and Egress Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are accessible at all times. 04/08/2008 05/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
restrictions on the use of highly flammable materials. 04/08/2008 05/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
proper medical gas storage and administration areas. 04/08/2008 05/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated