CENTINELA SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE EAST

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Centinela Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre East. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 10/22/2010.

Administration

Post Nurse Staffing Information. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008
Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008
1) Set Up a Group That is Legally Responsible for Writing and Setting Up Policies for Leading and Running the Nursing Home; or 2) Hire a Properly Licensed Administrator. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Provide Clean Bed and Bath Linens That Are in Good Condition. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Provide Bedrooms That Hold No More Than 4 Residents Per Room. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008

Pharmacy Service

At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010

Quality Care

Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Give or Get Dental Care for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010

Resident Rights

Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged. Inspection Date: 08/26/2008 Correction Date: 09/17/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Correction Date: 01/14/2010
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 10/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Centinela Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre East had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 10/19/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 10/19/2010 Correction Date: 11/22/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 10/19/2010 Correction Date: 11/22/2010

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008
A Separate and Independent Backup Electrical Power Source. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 10/19/2010 Correction Date: 11/22/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 10/19/2010 Correction Date: 11/22/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008

Furnishings and Decorations

Properly Sized and Located Linen or Trash Receptacles. Inspection Date: 10/19/2010 Correction Date: 11/22/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 10/19/2010 Correction Date: 11/22/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009
Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces. Inspection Date: 10/19/2010 Correction Date: 11/22/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 08/27/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 10/19/2010 Correction Date: 11/22/2010

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed. Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Correction Date: 09/02/2009