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East Glen

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53 Medical Park Drive East
Birmingham, AL 35235
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Type of Ownership Non profit - Corporation
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 108
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: 03/03/2011

Date of last standard health inspection: 03/03/2011
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 AL: 5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in AL: 0 - 31
Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 07/15/2011 09/16/2011 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. 07/15/2011 08/19/2011 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. 07/15/2011 09/16/2011 Actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 03/03/2011 04/01/2011 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 the attending doctor orders special diets. 03/03/2011 04/01/2011 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. 03/03/2011 04/01/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide care for each resident in a way that keeps or builds the resident's quality of life. 03/03/2011 04/01/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 03/25/2010

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Actual harm Isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Actual harm Isolated
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 05/14/2009

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 05/14/2009 06/18/2009 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. 05/14/2009 06/18/2009 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. 05/14/2009 06/18/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 05/14/2009 06/18/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
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. 05/14/2009 06/18/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure. 05/14/2009 06/18/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. 05/14/2009 06/18/2009 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 AL Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 3 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 97 98
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 38 minutes 1 hour 24 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
40 minutes 35 minutes 35 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day
49 minutes 1 hour 3 minutes 49 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day
2 hours 25 minutes 2 hours 41 minutes 2 hours 12 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 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 12%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 1%
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 7%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 7%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 3%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 37%

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 80%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 9%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 3%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 6%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 65%

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: 03/09/2011

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 03/09/2011
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 AL: 5
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 4
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in AL: 0 - 11
Building Construction Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls. 03/09/2011 04/13/2011 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. 03/09/2011 04/13/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

Inspection, 03/25/2010

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 03/25/2010 06/18/2010 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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
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. 03/25/2010 04/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 05/14/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 05/14/2009 06/14/2009 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. 05/14/2009 06/14/2009 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. 05/14/2009 06/14/2009 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. 05/14/2009 06/14/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated