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Faith Ridge Life Center

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903 Second Avenue
Malvern, IA 51551
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Type of Ownership For profit - Corporation
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 51
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

Health Inspections  

Most Recent Inspection: 03/24/2011

Date of last standard health inspection: 03/24/2011
Quality Indicator Survey No
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: 0
Average number of Health Deficiencies in IA: 2
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 3
Range of Health Deficiencies in IA: 0 - 7

Inspection, 02/09/2011

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Immediately tell the resident 02/09/2011 00/00/0000 and a family member of situations (injury/decline/ the resident's doctor

Inspection, 00/01/2010

Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking 00/01/2010 03/00/2010 Few grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

Inspection, 01/03/2009

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Operate and provide services according to Federal 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 and local laws and professional standards. State
Keep accurate 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 Some complete and organized clinical records on each re
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 2 Some
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep each resident free from physical restraints 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 Few unless needed for medical treatment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 2 Few
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 2 Few
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 2 Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Immediately tell the resident 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 and a family member of situations (injury/decline/ the resident's doctor
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. 01/03/2009 02/04/2010 2 Some

Inspection, 02/06/2007

Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking 02/06/2007 02/03/2008 Few grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

Inspection, 02/04/2005

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. 02/04/2005 02/02/2006 2 Few
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. 02/04/2005 02/02/2006 2 Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. 02/04/2005 02/02/2006 2 Some
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. 02/04/2005 02/02/2006 2 Many
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. 02/04/2005 02/02/2006 2 Few
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. 02/04/2005 02/02/2006 2 Few

Inspection, 01/09/2005

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. 01/09/2005 02/02/2006 2 Some
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. 01/09/2005 02/02/2006 2 Some

Inspection, 01/03/2004

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Have a program that investigates 01/03/2004 00/04/2005 Few controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention 01/03/2004 00/04/2005 investigation identification
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. 01/03/2004 00/04/2005 2 Few
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking 01/03/2004 02/02/2006 Some grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Immediately tell the resident 01/03/2004 02/02/2006 and a family member of situations (injury/decline/ the resident's doctor
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. 01/03/2004 00/04/2005 3 Few

Inspection, 01/01/2004

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. 01/01/2004 00/02/2005 2 Some
Have a program that investigates 01/01/2004 00/02/2005 Few controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking 01/01/2004 00/02/2005 Few grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter 01/01/2004 00/02/2005 and that incontinent patients receive proper servi unless medically necessary
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Immediately tell the resident 01/01/2004 00/02/2005 and a family member of situations (injury/decline/ the resident's doctor
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. 01/01/2004 00/02/2005 1 Many

Inspection, 02/04/2003

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 1 Many
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 1 Many
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. 02/04/2003 02/08/2006 2 Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 2 Some
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 2 Some
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 2 Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 2 Few
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. 02/04/2003 02/08/2006 2 Some
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. 02/04/2003 02/08/2006 2 Few
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 2 Few
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 2 Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure. 02/04/2003 02/02/2004 1 Many
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. 02/04/2003 02/08/2006 2 Few

Inspection, 02/02/2003

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Have a program that investigates 02/02/2003 02/02/2004 Few controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep each resident free from physical restraints 02/02/2003 02/02/2004 Few unless needed for medical treatment.
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention 02/02/2003 02/02/2004 investigation identification
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking 02/02/2003 02/08/2006 Some grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give residents a notice of rights 02/02/2003 02/02/2004 services and charges. rules

Inspection, 00/09/2003

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Some
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Some
Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Some
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Few
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. 00/09/2003 00/04/2005 2 Some
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Many
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 1 Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Some
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Few
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Few
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 00/09/2003 00/00/0000 3 Few
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Few
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Few
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. 00/09/2003 00/00/0000 2 Few
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. 00/09/2003 00/00/0000 2 Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 1 Some
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. 00/09/2003 00/00/0000 2 Few
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. 00/09/2003 01/06/2004 2 Few
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. 00/09/2003 00/04/2005 1 Some

Inspection, 01/03/2002

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. 01/03/2002 00/00/0000 2 Few
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep each resident free from physical restraints 01/03/2002 00/00/0000 Few unless needed for medical treatment.

Inspection, 01/09/2001

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. 01/09/2001 01/09/2002 2 Some
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking 01/09/2001 02/02/2006 Few grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. 01/09/2001 01/09/2002 2 Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. 01/09/2001 00/04/2005 2 Some

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 IA Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 4 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 56 46
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day 		16 hours 19 minutes 10 hours 54 minutes 1 hour 7 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day 		15 hours 30 minutes 10 hours 17 minutes 32 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day 		15 hours 45 minutes 10 hours 18 minutes 35 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day 		17 hours 14 minutes 11 hours 57 minutes 1 hour 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

Short-Term Residents

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: 03/21/2011

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas Yes
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 03/21/2011
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 0
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in IA: 0
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 2
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in IA: 0 - 0

Inspection, 00/03/2007

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 00/03/2007 00/03/2007 2 Some
Portable fire extinguishers. 00/03/2007 00/03/2007 2 Some
Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. 00/03/2007 02/03/2007 2 Many
Building Construction Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Approved construction type or materials. 00/03/2007 00/03/2007 2 Few
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly protected cooking facilities. 00/03/2007 00/03/2007 2 Few
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 00/03/2007 00/03/2007 2 Some
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 00/03/2007 00/03/2007 2 Few
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 00/03/2007 00/07/2007 2 Many
Exits and Egress Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Exits that are accessible at all times. 00/03/2007 01/03/2007 2 Some
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. 00/03/2007 02/03/2007 2 Many
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. 00/03/2007 01/06/2007 2 Many
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. 00/03/2007 02/03/2007 2 Few
Smoking Regulations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Posted No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed." 00/03/2007 00/03/2007 2 Few

Inspection, 02/01/2003

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 02/01/2003 00/08/2004 2 Some
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 02/01/2003 00/08/2004 2 Few
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 02/01/2003 02/05/2004 2 Many
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. 02/01/2003 02/06/2005 2 Many
Properly maintained smoke detectors. 02/01/2003 02/06/2005 2 Many
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 02/01/2003 00/08/2004 2 Many

Inspection, 02/05/2002

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 02/05/2002 01/02/2003 2 Many
Exits and Egress Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Exits that are accessible at all times. 02/05/2002 02/05/2002 2 Few
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. 02/05/2002 00/02/2003 2 Many
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly located and lighted Exit" signs." 02/05/2002 02/05/2003 2 Many
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. 02/05/2002 01/02/2003 2 Few
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. 02/05/2002 01/02/2003 2 Few
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 02/05/2002 01/02/2003 2 Few
Smoking Regulations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Posted No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed." 02/05/2002 01/02/2003 2 Few