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800 Essex Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
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| Type of Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Participates in Medicare? | Yes |
| Participates in Medicaid? | Yes |
| Certified Beds | 94 |
| 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
| Date of last standard health inspection: | 11/23/2010 |
| Quality Indicator Survey | No |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011 |
| Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 15 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in MA: | 5 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: | 8 |
| Range of Health Deficiencies in MA: | 0 - 35 |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep adequate and comfortable lighting in all areas. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that residents are well nourished. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 11/23/2010 | 02/07/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | 11/23/2010 | 02/07/2011 | Actual harm | Isolated |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | 11/23/2010 | 01/04/2011 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | 05/04/2010 | 06/10/2010 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | 10/07/2009 | 11/03/2009 | Actual harm | Isolated |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | 10/07/2009 | 11/03/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 10/07/2009 | 11/03/2009 | 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. | 10/07/2009 | 11/03/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 10/07/2009 | 11/03/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | 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. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Do an assessment of the resident every year. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | 10/03/2008 | 11/20/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
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 MA | Golden Living Center, Asheville | |
| RN Staff Only1 | N/A | N/A | 3 out of 5 stars |
| Total Number of Residents | 86 | 98 | 76 |
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Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day |
1 hour 29 minutes | 1 hour 39 minutes | 1 hour 26 minutes |
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RN Hours per Resident per Day |
40 minutes | 49 minutes | 29 minutes |
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LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day |
49 minutes | 49 minutes | 57 minutes |
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CNA Hours per Resident per Day |
2 hours 25 minutes | 2 hours 22 minutes | 2 hours 1 minute |
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.
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.
| Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores | 19% |
| Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season | 79% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious | 15% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection | 3% |
| 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 | 6% |
| 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 | 71% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse | 22% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13% |
| Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores | 1% |
| Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder | 52% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2% |
| Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season | 47% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain | 9% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium | 0% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores | 14% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination | 46% |
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.
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas | fully sprinklered |
| Date of last standard fire safety inspection: | 12/16/2010 |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011 |
| Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in MA: | 2 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: | 4 |
| Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in MA: | 0 - 5 |
Exits and Egress Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| exits that are accessible at all times. | 11/13/2009 | 12/17/2009 | Potential for minimal harm | Widespread |