DOS PALOS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
Address
2118 MARGUERITE ST
DOS PALOS, CA 93620
(209) 392-6121
Nursing Home Ratings
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Percent of Beds Occupied
97%Number of Residents and Certified Beds
- Residents: 28
- Certified Beds: 29
This Facility Accepts
- Medicare
- Medicaid
Operational Details
- Operated By Non Profit - Corporation
- Offers Only Resident Counseling
- This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise
Resident Services
The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from December 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 Dos Palos Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.
| Resident Services | Resident Conditions | Percent 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: 6-10 - No Signs of depression | 100.0% |
| Total Percent: | 100.0% |
Rating Details For Dos Palos Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
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 Day | Reported | Expected |
| Registered Nurse (RN) Hours | 28 Minutes | 54 Minutes |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours | 55 Minutes | 38 Minutes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours | 2 Hours and 27 Minutes | 2 Hours and 16 Minutes |
| Total Licensed Nurse Hours | 1 Hour and 23 Minutes | 1 Hour and 32 Minutes |
| Total Nurse Hours | 3 Hours and 50 Minutes | 3 Hours and 48 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 California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.
| This Facility | California Average |
Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season | 90-100% | 87% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination | 90-100% | 86% |
Long-Term Stay Deficiencies
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 9% | 7% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder | 4% | 5% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious | 5% | 9% |
| Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder | 38% | 58% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain | 9% | 4% |
| Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores | 18% | 12% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 1% | 7% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair | 9% | 8% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection | - | 8% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased | 6% | 11% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse | 2% | 10% |
Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions
| Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination | 90-100% | 81% |
| Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season | 85% | 83% |
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 12/30/2010.
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 Inspectors | Degree of Harm | Residents Affected |
Administration
Have a Detailed, Written Plan for Disasters and Emergencies.
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Environmental
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
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Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
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Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area.
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Mistreatment
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
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Nutrition and Dietary
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
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Quality Care
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
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Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
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Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
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Resident Assessment
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
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Get Doctor Orders for the Resident's Immediate Care when Admitted.
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Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
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Do an Assessment of the Resident Every Year.
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Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
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Resident Rights
Tell Each Resident Who Can Get Medicaid Benefits About 1) Which Items and Services Medicaid Covers and Which the Resident Must Pay For; or 2) How to Apply for Medicaid, Along with the Names and Addresses of State Groups That Can Help.
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Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status.
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Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
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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 Dos Palos Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility 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 01/06/2011.
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 Inspectors | Degree of Harm | Residents Affected |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
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Portable Fire Extinguishers.
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Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
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Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
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Building Construction
Approved Construction Type or Materials.
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Building Service Equipment
Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
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Corridor Walls and Doors
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
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Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
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Electrical
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
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Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
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Fire Alarm Systems
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
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Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
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An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
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Furnishings and Decorations
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
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Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
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Illumination and Emergency Power
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
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Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Properly Constructed Piped-In Oxygen Systems.
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Miscellaneous
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
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