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93 Main Street
Franconia, NH 03580
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| Type of Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Participates in Medicare? | Yes |
| Participates in Medicaid? | Yes |
| Certified Beds | 72 |
| 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: | 05/05/2011 |
| Quality Indicator Survey | No |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012 |
| Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 0 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in NH: | 3 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: | 3 |
| Range of Health Deficiencies in NH: | 0 - 10 |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | 00/05/2005 | 01/03/2006 | 2 | Many |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | 00/05/2005 | 01/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | 00/05/2005 | 01/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 00/05/2005 | 01/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | 00/05/2005 | 01/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 02/06/2004 | 00/04/2006 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 02/06/2004 | 00/04/2006 | 2 | Few |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 1) Hire only people with 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. | 02/06/2004 | 00/04/2006 | 2 | Few |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | 02/06/2004 | 00/04/2006 | 2 | Few |
| 1) Hire only people with 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. | 02/06/2004 | 00/04/2006 | 2 | Few |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | 02/06/2004 | 00/04/2006 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 02/06/2004 | 00/04/2006 | 3 | Few |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident. | 01/05/2004 | 00/03/2007 | 2 | Many |
| Choose a doctor to serve as the medical director to create resident care policies and coordinate medical care in the facility. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 2 | Many |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | 01/05/2004 | 00/03/2007 | 2 | Some |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident. | 01/05/2004 | 00/00/0000 | 2 | Many |
| Choose a doctor to serve as the medical director to create resident care policies and coordinate medical care in the facility. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 2 | Many |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | 01/05/2004 | 00/00/0000 | 2 | Some |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 4 | Some |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 01/05/2004 | 00/03/2007 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 4 | Some |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 01/05/2004 | 00/03/2007 | 2 | Few |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Make sure that each residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not decline, unless unavoidable. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 3 | Few |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 4 | Some |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 2 | Few |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Upon the death of a resident, convey the resident | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 1 | Many |
| Permit residents to remain in the facility and not be transferred or discharged without adequate reason. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 3 | Few |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 4 | Some |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | 01/05/2004 | 00/03/2007 | 2 | Few |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 3 | Few |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 2 | Few |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | 01/05/2004 | 00/07/2005 | 3 | Few |
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 NH | Golden Living Center, Asheville | |
| RN Staff Only1 | N/A | N/A | 5 out of 5 stars |
| Total Number of Residents | 85 | 87 | 66 |
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Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day |
15 hours 26 minutes | 9 hours | 1 hour 27 minutes |
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RN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 37 minutes | 8 hours 24 minutes | 57 minutes |
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LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 52 minutes | 8 hours 15 minutes | 30 minutes |
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CNA Hours per Resident per Day |
16 hours 21 minutes | 10 hours 2 minutes | 2 hours 25 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.
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.
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 | Yes |
| Date of last standard fire safety inspection: | 05/04/2011 |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012 |
| Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in NH: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: | 2 |
| Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in NH: | 0 - 0 |
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | 00/04/2005 | 01/03/2006 | 1 | Some |
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | 02/04/2004 | 02/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
| Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 02/04/2004 | 02/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 02/04/2004 | 02/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 02/04/2004 | 02/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
| Proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage. | 02/04/2004 | 02/03/2006 | 2 | Few |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| An adequate water supply for the sprinkler system. | 00/08/2004 | 03/01/2005 | 2 | Many |
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | 00/08/2004 | 03/01/2005 | 2 | Few |
Exits and Egress Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Horizontal exits. | 00/08/2004 | 03/01/2005 | 2 | Few |
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | 00/08/2004 | 03/01/2005 | 2 | Few |
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 00/08/2004 | 03/01/2005 | 2 | Few |