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Po Box 977 (520 2nd Avenue South
Okanogan, WA 98840
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| Type of Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Participates in Medicare? | Yes |
| Participates in Medicaid? | Yes |
| Certified Beds | 56 |
| 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: 10/12/2011
| Date of last standard health inspection: | 10/12/2011 |
| 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 WA: | 2 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: | 3 |
| Range of Health Deficiencies in WA: | 0 - 7 |
Inspection, 02/01/2011
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | 02/01/2011 | 00/01/2001 | 1 | Some |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 02/01/2011 | 00/01/2001 | 2 | Few |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 02/01/2011 | 00/01/2001 | 2 | Few |
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. | 02/01/2011 | 00/01/2001 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 02/01/2011 | 00/01/2001 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | 02/01/2011 | 00/01/2001 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | 02/01/2011 | 00/01/2001 | 2 | Few |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | 02/01/2011 | 00/01/2001 | 1 | Some |
Inspection, 00/02/2011
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. | 00/02/2011 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Few |
Inspection, 01/02/2010
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 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. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Make sure that each residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not decline, unless unavoidable. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems adapting to changes in circumstances. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Some |
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. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | 01/02/2010 | 00/03/2011 | 1 | Some |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | 01/02/2010 | 02/06/2011 | 2 | Few |
Inspection, 02/07/2009
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. | 02/07/2009 | 01/06/2010 | 3 | Few |
Inspection, 01/07/2008
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Some |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 1 | Some |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 1 | Some |
| Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 1 | Many |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 1 | Some |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Some |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 1 | Many |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 1 | Some |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | 01/07/2008 | 01/09/2011 | 2 | Some |
Inspection, 00/04/2006
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 00/04/2006 | 02/00/2006 | 2 | Few |
Inspection, 00/09/2005
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | 00/09/2005 | 02/00/2006 | 3 | Few |
Inspection, 02/01/2001
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 02/01/2001 | 02/05/2002 | 2 | Few |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | 02/01/2001 | 02/05/2002 | 3 | Few |
Inspection, 01/08/2001
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 01/08/2001 | 00/03/2003 | 2 | Some |
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 WA | Golden Living Center, Asheville | |
| RN Staff Only1 | N/A | N/A | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Total Number of Residents | 85 | 74 | 32 |
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Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day |
15 hours 26 minutes | 12 hours 3 minutes | 1 hour 43 minutes |
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RN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 37 minutes | 11 hours 24 minutes | 1 hour 7 minutes |
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LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 52 minutes | 11 hours 5 minutes | 36 minutes |
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CNA Hours per Resident per Day |
16 hours 21 minutes | 12 hours 57 minutes | 3 hours 52 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
Short-Term Residents
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: 10/04/2011
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas | Yes |
| Date of last standard fire safety inspection: | 10/04/2011 |
| 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 WA: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: | 2 |
| Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in WA: | 0 - 0 |
Inspection, 02/07/2011
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | 02/07/2011 | 02/02/2001 | 2 | Many |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | 02/07/2011 | 03/01/2012 | 2 | Many |
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 02/07/2011 | 03/01/2012 | 2 | Some |
Electrical Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 02/07/2011 | 03/01/2012 | 2 | Some |
Inspection, 00/04/2010
Building Construction Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Approved construction type or materials. | 00/04/2010 | 01/07/2011 | 2 | Few |
Electrical Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 00/04/2010 | 01/07/2011 | 2 | Many |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 00/04/2010 | 01/07/2011 | 2 | Some |
Inspection, 01/01/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | 01/01/2008 | 00/07/2009 | 2 | Many |
Electrical Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 01/01/2008 | 00/07/2009 | 2 | Many |
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | 01/01/2008 | 00/07/2009 | 2 | Few |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | 01/01/2008 | 00/07/2009 | 2 | Some |
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. | 01/01/2008 | 00/07/2009 | 2 | Few |
Hazardous Area Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 01/01/2008 | 00/07/2009 | 2 | Some |
