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6412 Laurel Ave
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
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| Type of Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Participates in Medicare? | Yes |
| Participates in Medicaid? | Yes |
| Certified Beds | 74 |
| 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
| Date of last standard health inspection: | 06/30/2011 |
| Quality Indicator Survey | No |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012 |
| Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 2 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in CA: | 2 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: | 3 |
| Range of Health Deficiencies in CA: | 0 - 16 |
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. | 02/09/2012 | 00/00/0000 | 1 | Some |
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. | 00/02/2012 | 00/00/0000 | 1 | Some |
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. | 00/05/2011 | 00/00/0000 | 1 | Some |
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. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Many |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Some |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 1 | Many |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 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. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 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. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Some |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Few |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Many |
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. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Many |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Many |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Some |
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. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Some |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | 00/02/2007 | 02/03/2008 | 2 | Few |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | 03/00/2006 | 02/08/2007 | 2 | Many |
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. | 03/00/2006 | 02/09/2007 | 2 | Some |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 03/00/2006 | 00/08/2008 | 2 | Some |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | 03/00/2006 | 02/09/2007 | 2 | Many |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 03/00/2006 | 00/08/2008 | 2 | Many |
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. | 03/00/2006 | 00/05/2008 | 2 | 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. | 03/00/2006 | 02/08/2007 | 2 | Some |
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. | 03/00/2006 | 00/05/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 03/00/2006 | 00/08/2008 | 2 | Some |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 03/00/2006 | 00/08/2008 | 2 | Some |
| 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. | 03/00/2006 | 00/03/2008 | 2 | Few |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 03/00/2006 | 00/03/2008 | 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. | 01/04/2006 | 03/00/2009 | 1 | Some |
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. | 01/04/2006 | 03/00/2009 | 1 | Some |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | 02/00/2005 | 00/08/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | 02/00/2005 | 00/08/2011 | 2 | Many |
| Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. | 02/00/2005 | 02/06/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | 02/00/2005 | 02/06/2008 | 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. | 02/00/2005 | 02/04/2008 | 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. | 02/00/2005 | 00/08/2011 | 2 | Some |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | 02/00/2005 | 02/06/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 02/00/2005 | 00/08/2011 | 3 | Few |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | 02/00/2005 | 02/06/2008 | 3 | Few |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | 02/00/2005 | 00/08/2011 | 2 | Few |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 02/00/2005 | 00/08/2011 | 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. | 02/00/2005 | 02/06/2008 | 2 | Few |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | 02/00/2005 | 02/04/2008 | 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. | 00/02/2004 | 00/02/2005 | 3 | Some |
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. | 02/05/2003 | 00/00/0000 | 1 | Some |
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 CA | Golden Living Center, Asheville | |
| RN Staff Only1 | N/A | N/A | 3 out of 5 stars |
| Total Number of Residents | 85 | 81 | 58 |
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Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day |
15 hours 26 minutes | 27 hours 2 minutes | 1 hour 15 minutes |
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RN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 37 minutes | 26 hours 11 minutes | 28 minutes |
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LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 52 minutes | 27 hours 15 minutes | 46 minutes |
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CNA Hours per Resident per Day |
16 hours 21 minutes | 28 hours 8 minutes | 3 hours 12 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: | 07/08/2011 |
| 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 CA: | 2 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: | 2 |
| Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CA: | 0 - 5 |
Building Construction Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Approved construction type or materials. | 00/08/2007 | 01/01/2008 | 2 | Few |
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. | 00/08/2007 | 01/01/2008 | 2 | Few |
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. | 00/08/2007 | 01/01/2008 | 2 | Few |
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | 00/08/2007 | 01/01/2008 | 2 | Few |
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies |
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| 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. | 00/06/2007 | 03/00/2007 | 2 | Some |
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. | 00/06/2007 | 03/00/2007 | 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. | 00/06/2007 | 03/00/2007 | 2 | Some |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 00/06/2007 | 03/00/2007 | 2 | Few |
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | 00/06/2007 | 03/00/2007 | 2 | Some |
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | 00/06/2007 | 03/00/2007 | 2 | Some |
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. | 00/09/2006 | 00/07/2007 | 2 | Few |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | 00/09/2006 | 00/07/2007 | 1 | 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. | 00/09/2006 | 00/07/2007 | 2 | Few |
Electrical Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 00/09/2006 | 00/07/2007 | 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. | 00/09/2006 | 00/07/2007 | 2 | Few |
Miscellaneous Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | 00/09/2006 | 00/07/2007 | 1 | Many |
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. | 00/09/2006 | 00/07/2007 | 2 | Few |