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Boundary County Nursing Home

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6640 Kaniksu Street
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
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Type of Ownership Government - County
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 36
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: 02/18/2011

Date of last standard health inspection: 02/18/2011
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 ID: 12
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in ID: 0 - 28
Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 02/18/2011 03/11/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. 02/18/2011 03/11/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 02/18/2011 03/11/2011 Actual harm Isolated
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. 02/18/2011 03/11/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
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. 02/18/2011 03/11/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. 02/18/2011 03/11/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. 02/18/2011 03/11/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 02/12/2010

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep sound levels comfortable. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Keep all essential equipment working safely. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 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. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 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. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Actual harm Isolated
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 02/12/2010 03/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 03/12/2009

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 03/12/2009 04/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
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. 03/12/2009 04/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 03/12/2009 04/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 03/12/2009 04/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. 03/12/2009 04/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. 03/12/2009 04/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 03/12/2009 04/16/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. 03/12/2009 04/16/2009 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 ID Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 5 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 53 28
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 42 minutes 1 hour 58 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
40 minutes 53 minutes 57 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day
49 minutes 48 minutes 1 hour 1 minute
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day
2 hours 25 minutes 2 hours 52 minutes 4 hours 16 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 10%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 16%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 6%
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 4%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 6%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 21%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24%
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 75%

Short-Term Residents

Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 14%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination Not Available

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: 08/31/2010

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 08/31/2010
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 2
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in ID: 0
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 4
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in ID: 0 - 0
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 08/31/2010 09/17/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
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. 08/31/2010 09/22/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 09/14/2009

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. 09/14/2009 09/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
properly maintained smoke detectors. 09/14/2009 10/07/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread