SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at South Mountain Restoration Center. 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 MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CENTER
BUILDING #1
SOUTH MOUNTAIN, PA 17261
(717) 749-3121

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

83%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 132
  • Certified Beds: 159

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - State
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

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 "Special Care Low". 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 South Mountain Restoration Center. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
61.5%
Total Percent:61.5%
 

Reduced Physical Function

  • Urinary and/or bowel training program
  • Passive and/or active range of motion (ROM)
  • Amputation/prosthesis training
  • Dressing or grooming training
  • Eating or swallowing training
  • Transfer training
  • Splint or brace assistance
  • Bed mobility and/or walking training
  • Communication training
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- Less restorative nursing
38.5%
Total Percent:38.5%
 

Rating Details For South Mountain Restoration Center

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 6 Minutes51 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 24 Minutes38 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 43 Minutes2 Hours and 10 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours2 Hours and 30 Minutes1 Hour and 29 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours5 Hours and 13 Minutes3 Hours and 40 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 Pennsylvania are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityPennsylvania Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%90%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%89%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious5%19%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse4%17%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight7%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder2%5%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair4%4%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder48%63%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection-7%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores4%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased8%18%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%84%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%84%

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 02/03/2011.

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

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 02/03/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/24/2011

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2010

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for South Mountain Restoration Center, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

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
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Resident Rights

Send and Promptly Deliver Unopened Mail to Residents.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2010

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 Mountain Restoration Center 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 02/15/2011.

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

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 02/17/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 03/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/19/2010
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 02/15/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/15/2011

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/17/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 03/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/19/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/15/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/15/2011

Exits and Egress

Exit Stairways and Towers That Are Smoke Proof.
  • Inspection Date: 02/17/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 03/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/19/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 03/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/19/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 02/17/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2009

Vertical Openings

Protected Exits That Allow the Resident to Escape the Building.
  • Inspection Date: 02/17/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2009
Proper Stairway Enclosures and Vertical Shafts.
  • Inspection Date: 03/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/19/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Pennsylvania Department of Health - Retrieved 2011