LYNHURST HEALTHCARE

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Lynhurst Healthcare. 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

LYNHURST HEALTHCARE
5225 W MORRIS ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
(317) 381-9405

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

90%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 36
  • Certified Beds: 40

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Lynhurst Healthcare

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) Hours48 Minutes53 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours48 Minutes41 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 17 Minutes2 Hours and 10 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 37 Minutes1 Hour and 34 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 54 Minutes3 Hours and 44 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 Indiana are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityIndiana Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination89%89%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%92%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder1%6%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder51%50%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight5%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased26%20%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse11%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious25%16%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores9%10%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores3%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained1%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection12%9%

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 02/24/2011.

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

Administration

Make Sure That Nurse Aides Show They Have the Skills to Be Able to Care for Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 01/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/28/2010
Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 01/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/28/2010

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 12/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2009
Have Enough Outside Airflow.
  • Inspection Date: 12/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/10/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 02/24/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2011
Provide Bedrooms That Don't Allow Residents to See Each Other when Privacy is Needed.
  • Inspection Date: 02/24/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2011
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area.
  • Inspection Date: 02/24/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2011
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests.
  • Inspection Date: 02/24/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 12/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/10/2009

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 02/24/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2011

Quality Care

Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 12/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/10/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 01/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/28/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 01/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/28/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 01/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/28/2010
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 01/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/28/2010
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 02/24/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2011

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 12/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/10/2009
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 01/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/28/2010

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 Lynhurst Healthcare 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 03/21/2011.

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

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/16/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 02/08/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/08/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/19/2008
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/19/2008

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/05/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 02/08/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/08/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/08/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/08/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 02/08/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/08/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/19/2008
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/16/2009
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 02/08/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/08/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 02/08/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/08/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Interior Walls.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/12/2009
Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/12/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Fire Barriers, Ventilation and Signs for the Transport of Oxygen.
  • Inspection Date: 03/21/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2011
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health of Indiana - Long Term Care Division - Retrieved 2011