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108 East Lake St
Winsted, CT 06098
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| Type of Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Participates in Medicare? | Yes |
| Participates in Medicaid? | Yes |
| Certified Beds | 75 |
| Continuing Care? | No |
| Resident Council? | Yes |
| Family Council? | No |
| Multi-Home Chain? | No |
| Located in a Hospital? | No |
| Special Focus Facility? | No |
View: Health Inspections | Quality Measures | Staffing | Fire Inspections
| Date of last standard health inspection: | 01/06/2011 |
| Quality Indicator Survey | No |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011 |
| Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 7 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in CT: | 7 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: | 8 |
| Range of Health Deficiencies in CT: | 0 - 30 |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 06/30/2011 | 08/09/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | 06/30/2011 | 08/09/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | 01/06/2011 | 02/14/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | 01/06/2011 | 02/14/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 01/06/2011 | 02/14/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. | 01/06/2011 | 02/14/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. | 01/06/2011 | 02/14/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 07/16/2010 | 08/16/2010 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | 07/16/2010 | 08/16/2010 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | 02/09/2010 | 03/22/2010 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 02/09/2010 | 03/22/2010 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 02/09/2010 | 03/22/2010 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Potential for minimal harm | Widespread |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Follow all laws and professional standards. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 10/13/2009 | 01/09/2010 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 10/13/2009 | 01/09/2010 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 10/13/2009 | 11/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | 04/28/2009 | 06/09/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | 04/28/2009 | 06/09/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 04/28/2009 | 06/09/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | 11/24/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. | 11/24/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| 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. | 11/24/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided. | 11/24/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | 11/24/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 11/24/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 11/24/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
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 CT | Golden Living Center, Asheville | |
| RN Staff Only1 | N/A | N/A | 3 out of 5 stars |
| Total Number of Residents | 86 | 105 | 73 |
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Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day |
1 hour 29 minutes | 1 hour 32 minutes | 1 hour 22 minutes |
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RN Hours per Resident per Day |
40 minutes | 45 minutes | 36 minutes |
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LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day |
49 minutes | 47 minutes | 45 minutes |
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CNA Hours per Resident per Day |
2 hours 25 minutes | 2 hours 24 minutes | 2 hours |
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.
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.
| Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores | 13% |
| Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season | 90+% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious | 19% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection | 5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain | 1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 6% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair | 2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination | 90+% |
| 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 | 24% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20% |
| 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 | 31% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6% |
| Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season | 90+% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain | 15% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium | 7% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores | 15% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination | 88% |
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.
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas | fully sprinklered |
| Date of last standard fire safety inspection: | 01/06/2011 |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011 |
| Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CT: | 3 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: | 4 |
| Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CT: | 0 - 8 |
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | 11/18/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Widespread |
Vertical Openings Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | 11/18/2008 | 01/05/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |