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Washington County Nursing Home

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465 Main Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
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Type of Ownership Government - County
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 34
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: 01/06/2011

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: 8
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
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 01/06/2011 02/10/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 01/06/2011 02/10/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 01/06/2011 02/10/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. 01/06/2011 02/10/2011 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. 01/06/2011 02/07/2011 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. 01/06/2011 02/07/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 01/06/2011 02/07/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. 01/06/2011 02/04/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

Inspection, 10/21/2009

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. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 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. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 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. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. 10/21/2009 11/17/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. 10/21/2009 11/20/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 11/19/2008

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep complete, dated lab records in the resident's file. 11/19/2008 12/23/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 11/19/2008 12/23/2008 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. 11/19/2008 12/18/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
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. 11/19/2008 12/17/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
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. 11/19/2008 12/22/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
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. 11/19/2008 12/19/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 11/19/2008 12/22/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give the resident's legal representative the same rights as the resident. 11/19/2008 12/22/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

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 4 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 74 28
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 37 minutes 1 hour 28 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
40 minutes 51 minutes 46 minutes
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 33 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 2%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 9%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 6%
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 8%
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 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 18%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores Not Available
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 42%

Short-Term Residents

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 45%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 0%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90+%

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: 02/03/2011

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 02/03/2011
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 13
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. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Building Construction Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly protected cooking facilities. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 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. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 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. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Exits and Egress Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are accessible at all times. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
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. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Hazardous Area Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 02/03/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 11/04/2009

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. 11/04/2009 12/11/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. 11/04/2009 11/05/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 11/04/2009 11/19/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Exits and Egress Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are accessible at all times. 11/04/2009 11/05/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Hazardous Area Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. 11/04/2009 11/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 12/16/2008

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 12/16/2008 01/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. 12/16/2008 01/16/2009 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. 12/16/2008 01/16/2009 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. 12/16/2008 01/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Hazardous Area Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. 12/16/2008 01/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Interior Finish Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
fire-resistant interior walls. 12/16/2008 01/12/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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 did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. 12/16/2008 01/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated