GYPSUM CREEK HEALTHCARE, INC

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 "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 Gypsum Creek Healthcare, Inc. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Special Care High

Clinically Complex

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 Iowa 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

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 08/13/2010.

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 09/25/2008 Correction Date: 10/21/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/21/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/21/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 09/25/2008 Correction Date: 10/21/2008
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/21/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/21/2009

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 09/25/2008 Correction Date: 10/21/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 09/25/2008 Correction Date: 10/21/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 09/25/2008 Correction Date: 10/21/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/21/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 09/13/2010

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: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/21/2009

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 09/25/2008 Correction Date: 10/21/2008

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 Gypsum Creek Healthcare, Inc 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 08/05/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008
Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Correction Date: 09/10/2010

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/04/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Correction Date: 08/13/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/04/2009

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Correction Date: 09/10/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/16/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008
Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Correction Date: 09/01/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Interior Walls. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008
Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

At Least Two Compartments on Every Floor to Protect Residents from Smoke. Inspection Date: 09/26/2008 Correction Date: 10/30/2008
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes. Inspection Date: 08/21/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
At Least Two Compartments on Every Floor to Protect Residents from Smoke. Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Correction Date: 09/01/2010