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Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center

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1500 W Tomichi Ave
Gunnison, CO 81230
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Type of Ownership Government - County
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 59
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: 10/20/2011

Date of last standard health inspection: 10/20/2011
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
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 10/20/2011 11/21/2011 Actual harm Isolated
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. 10/20/2011 11/25/2011 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. 10/20/2011 11/11/2011 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. 10/20/2011 11/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. 10/20/2011 11/25/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. 10/20/2011 11/15/2011 Minimal harm or potential for 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. 10/20/2011 01/03/2012 Actual harm Isolated
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. 10/20/2011 11/15/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

Inspection, 06/16/2010

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
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. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 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. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 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. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. 06/16/2010 07/21/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 09/10/2009

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. 09/10/2009 10/06/2009 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. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 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. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
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. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 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. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 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. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. 09/10/2009 10/13/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure. 09/10/2009 09/22/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual 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 CO Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 5 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 74 46
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 37 minutes 1 hour 34 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
40 minutes 51 minutes 58 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day
49 minutes 45 minutes 36 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day
2 hours 25 minutes 2 hours 18 minutes 3 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 6%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 21%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 10%
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 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 14%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 20%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 0%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 67%

Short-Term Residents

Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 13%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90+%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 3%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 0%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 0%
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: 11/10/2011

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 11/10/2011
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 10
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. 11/10/2011 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
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. 11/10/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
properly protected cooking facilities. 11/10/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. 11/10/2011 00/00/0000 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. 11/10/2011 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. 11/10/2011 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. 11/10/2011 00/00/0000 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. 11/10/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. 11/10/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 11/10/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 07/02/2010

Building Service Equipment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly protected cooking facilities. 07/02/2010 07/27/2010 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. 07/02/2010 07/29/2010 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. 07/02/2010 07/02/2010 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. 07/02/2010 07/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. 07/02/2010 07/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 07/02/2010 07/29/2010 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. 07/02/2010 07/29/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

Inspection, 09/29/2009

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 09/29/2009 10/01/2009 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. 09/29/2009 09/30/2009 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. 09/29/2009 09/30/2009 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. 09/29/2009 10/01/2009 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. 09/29/2009 09/30/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
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. 09/29/2009 09/30/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern