VISTA DEL SOL CARE CENTER

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 Vista Del Sol Care Center. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Special Care Low

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 08/01/2010.

Administration

Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 08/01/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 08/01/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 08/01/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010

Pharmacy Service

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. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009

Quality Care

Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Give the Right Treatment and Services to Residents Who Have Mental or Social Problems Adjusting. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Make Sure That a Resident Who Has Been Able to Eat Enough Alone or with Help is Not Fed by a Feeding Tube, if Possible. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 08/01/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 08/01/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 08/01/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010

Resident Assessment

Electronically Record and Report Resident Status Assessments in a Timely Manner As Required in Order to Monitor Resident Health and Progress. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 06/22/2009
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. Inspection Date: 08/01/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010
Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able. Inspection Date: 08/01/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010

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 Vista Del Sol Care 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 07/31/2010.

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 05/18/2009

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008

Illumination and Emergency Power

Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 05/18/2009

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 05/18/2009
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 07/31/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes. Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Correction Date: 04/21/2008

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed. Inspection Date: 05/05/2009 Correction Date: 05/18/2009