SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LONG TERM CARE

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LONG TERM CARE
4300 BARTLETT STREET
HOMER, AK 99603
(907) 235-0231

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

93%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 26
  • Certified Beds: 28

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - City/County
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • Located Inside of a Hospital Facility
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care

Nursing Staff -

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.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 Hour and 52 Minutes60 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours41 Minutes41 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours4 Hours and 28 Minutes2 Hours and 31 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours2 Hours and 33 Minutes1 Hour and 41 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours7 Hours and 2 Minutes4 Hours and 11 Minutes

Quality of Care -

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 Alaska are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityAlaska Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%96%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%95%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased14%16%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse21%15%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder8%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight6%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair12%6%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-2%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious12%16%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder84%56%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain7%7%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores7%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection6%8%

Health Inspection Details -

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 10/07/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2010

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 10/16/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/30/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 10/16/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/30/2008
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2009
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2010
Make Sure That the Attending Doctor Orders Special Diets.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2010

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 10/16/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/30/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2009

Enforcement

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.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)10/07/2010$1,983

Fire Safety

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 South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care 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 10/05/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 10/15/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/15/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 10/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2010
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 10/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2010

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 10/15/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/29/2008
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/02/2009

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 10/15/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/16/2008

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 10/15/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/29/2008

Hazardous Area

Properly Installed Hallway Dispensers for Alcohol-Based Hand Rub.
  • Inspection Date: 10/15/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/28/2008

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 10/15/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/28/2008
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; DHSS of Alaska - DMA Health Facilities Licensing and Certification - Retrieved 2011