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5425 Western Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20015
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Type of Ownership Non profit - Corporation
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 60
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: 05/13/2011

Date of last standard health inspection: 05/13/2011
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 DC: 19
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in DC: 0 - 59
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 05/13/2011 07/22/2011 Minimal harm or potential for 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. 05/13/2011 07/22/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. 05/13/2011 07/22/2011 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. 05/13/2011 07/22/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 05/13/2011 07/22/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 05/13/2011 07/22/2011 Actual harm Isolated
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. 05/13/2011 07/22/2011 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. 05/13/2011 07/22/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 07/23/2010

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Follow all laws and professional standards. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Actual harm Isolated
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 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. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for 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. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for 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. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 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. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 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. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 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. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 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. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 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. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. 07/23/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 06/12/2009

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Follow all laws and professional standards. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 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. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for 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. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give or get dental care for each resident. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 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. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 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. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 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. 06/12/2009 07/28/2009 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 DC Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 4 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 124 60
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 43 minutes 2 hours 10 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
40 minutes 36 minutes 49 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day
49 minutes 1 hour 7 minutes 1 hour 20 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day
2 hours 25 minutes 2 hours 29 minutes 2 hours 49 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 10%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 10%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 13%
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 Not Available
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 62%

Short-Term Residents

Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90+%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 11%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 1%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 14%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 84%

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: 05/18/2011

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 05/18/2011
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 1
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in DC: 2
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 4
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in DC: 0 - 2
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. 05/18/2011 07/13/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 07/29/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. 07/29/2010 09/15/2010 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. 07/29/2010 09/15/2010 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. 07/29/2010 09/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 07/14/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. 07/14/2009 08/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
did not have a written emergency evacuation plan. 07/14/2009 08/28/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated