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Sitka Community Hospital-ltc

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209 Moller Avenue
Sitka, AK 99835
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Type of Ownership For profit - Corporation
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 15
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: 03/28/2009

Date of last standard health inspection: 03/28/2009
Quality Indicator Survey No
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: 2
Average number of Health Deficiencies in AK: 6
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in AK: 0 - 17
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. 03/28/2009 04/17/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
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. 03/28/2009 04/22/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

Inspection, 04/02/2008

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep all essential equipment working safely. 04/02/2008 05/17/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Hire only people who have 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. 04/02/2008 05/17/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
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. 04/02/2008 05/17/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread

Inspection, 04/05/2007

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that residents are well nourished. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Potential for minimal harm Widespread
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
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. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Quality Care Deficiencies
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. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 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. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 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. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Potential for minimal harm Widespread
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 Potential for minimal harm Pattern
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. 04/05/2007 05/16/2007 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 AK Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 5 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 88 40 12
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 25 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes 2 hours 5 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
35 minutes 1 hour 42 minutes 1 hour 39 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day
49 minutes 48 minutes 26 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day
2 hours 24 minutes 3 hours 42 minutes 4 hours 41 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 Not Available
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season Not Available
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 21%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 12%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 12%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse Not Available
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Not Available
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 Not Available

Short-Term Residents

Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination Not Available

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: 03/27/2009

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 03/27/2009
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 5
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in AK: 0
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 4
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in AK: 0 - 0
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly constructed linen or trash chutes. 03/27/2009 04/14/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 03/27/2009 04/15/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. 03/27/2009 04/17/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
restrictions on the use of highly flammable materials. 03/27/2009 04/17/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Smoking Regulations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. 03/27/2009 05/12/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 04/01/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 04/01/2008 05/16/2008 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. 04/01/2008 05/16/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. 04/01/2008 05/16/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. 04/01/2008 05/16/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Smoking Regulations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. 04/01/2008 05/16/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 04/05/2007

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. 04/05/2007 05/21/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 04/05/2007 04/16/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 04/05/2007 04/06/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Exits and Egress Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are accessible at all times. 04/05/2007 04/05/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. 04/05/2007 04/05/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 04/05/2007 05/21/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage. 04/05/2007 04/09/2007 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated