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Providence Seward Med & Care Center Ltc

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431 First Street (p.o. Box 430)
Seward, AK 99664
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Type of Ownership For profit - Corporation
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 43
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: 09/25/2009

Date of last standard health inspection: 09/25/2009
Quality Indicator Survey No
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: 5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in AK: 6
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in AK: 0 - 17
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. 09/25/2009 11/05/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 09/25/2009 11/05/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
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. 09/25/2009 11/05/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. 09/25/2009 11/05/2009 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. 05/07/2009 06/22/2009 Actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 11/17/2008

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. 11/17/2008 11/12/2008 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Isolated

Inspection, 10/02/2008

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Hire a qualified activities director. 10/02/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. 10/02/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. 10/02/2008 10/15/2008 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. 10/02/2008 11/15/2008 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. 10/02/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. 10/02/2008 11/15/2008 Potential for minimal harm Widespread

Inspection, 10/11/2007

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. 10/11/2007 11/25/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. 10/11/2007 11/25/2007 Potential for minimal harm Widespread
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. 10/11/2007 11/25/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. 10/11/2007 11/25/2007 Potential for minimal harm Widespread
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. 10/11/2007 11/25/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. 10/11/2007 11/25/2007 Potential for minimal harm Widespread
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 10/11/2007 11/25/2007 Potential for minimal harm Widespread

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 AK Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A NA
Total Number of Residents 88 40 25
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 25 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
35 minutes 1 hour 42 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day
49 minutes 48 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day
2 hours 24 minutes 3 hours 42 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 8%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 26%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 16%
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 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 9%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24%

Short-Term Residents

Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1%
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: 10/07/2009

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 10/07/2009
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 3
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in AK: 0
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 4
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in AK: 0 - 0
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 10/07/2009 10/29/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
portable fire extinguishers. 10/07/2009 10/29/2009 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. 10/07/2009 10/29/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 10/01/2008

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
portable fire extinguishers. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Building Construction Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
approved construction type or materials. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
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. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
an elevator that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 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. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Vertical Openings Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. 10/01/2008 11/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern