EMERITUS AT RANCHO MIRAGE

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through November 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 Emeritus at Rancho Mirage. 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

Medium Rehabilitation

Reduced Physical Function

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.

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 03/25/2011.

Administration

Have a Detailed, Written Plan for Disasters and Emergencies. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010

Environmental

Be Designed, Built, Equipped, or Well Kept to Protect the Health and Safety of Residents, Workers, and the Public. Inspection Date: 03/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/03/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 05/23/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Have Enough Backup Water Supply for Important Areas of the Nursing Home. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 03/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/03/2009
Hire a Qualified Dietician. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors. Inspection Date: 03/25/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 03/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/03/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 03/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/03/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 05/23/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 03/25/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 03/25/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Resident Assessment

1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan. Inspection Date: 03/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/03/2009
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010

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. Inspection Date: 03/19/2010 Correction Date: 04/28/2010

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Emeritus at Rancho Mirage, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Resident Rights

Help and Prepare Each Resident for a Safe and Easy Discharge and Transfer from the Nursing Home. Complaint Filed: 03/02/2010 Correction Date: 05/21/2010

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 Emeritus at Rancho Mirage 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 03/29/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 04/01/2010 Correction Date: 05/10/2010

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 03/29/2011 Correction Date: 04/22/2011

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 04/01/2010 Correction Date: 05/10/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 03/26/2009 Correction Date: 04/28/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 04/01/2010 Correction Date: 05/10/2010
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 03/29/2011 Correction Date: 04/22/2011

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 03/26/2009 Correction Date: 04/28/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 04/01/2010 Correction Date: 05/10/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 03/26/2009 Correction Date: 04/28/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 04/01/2010 Correction Date: 05/10/2010
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 03/29/2011 Correction Date: 04/22/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 03/26/2009 Correction Date: 04/28/2009
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 03/26/2009 Correction Date: 04/28/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 04/01/2010 Correction Date: 05/10/2010
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 03/29/2011 Correction Date: 04/22/2011