GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - IDAHO FALLS VILLAGE

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 "Medium 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 Good Samaritan Society - Idaho Falls Village. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Special Care High

Special Care Low

Clinically Complex

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

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 Idaho 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 08/02/2010.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
1) Set Up a Group That is Legally Responsible for Writing and Setting Up Policies for Leading and Running the Nursing Home; or 2) Hire a Properly Licensed Administrator. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Put Firmly Secured Handrails on Each Side of Hallways. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Mistreatment

1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Make Sure That the Attending Doctor Orders Special Diets. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010

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: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
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: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010

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. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
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: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
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: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
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: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Make Sure That a Doctor Approves a Resident's Admission in Writing and That Each Resident Has a Doctor. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008
Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 06/05/2009 Correction Date: 07/08/2009
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Have a Private Telephone Available for Use. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Help and Prepare Each Resident for a Safe and Easy Discharge and Transfer from the Nursing Home. Inspection Date: 08/02/2010 Correction Date: 08/27/2010

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Good Samaritan Society - Idaho Falls Village, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Complaint Filed: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 06/27/2008

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 Good Samaritan Society - Idaho Falls Village 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 07/21/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 08/14/2007 Correction Date: 09/19/2007

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 07/21/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 08/14/2007 Correction Date: 09/19/2007

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 08/14/2007 Correction Date: 09/19/2007
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Correction Date: 07/29/2008

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 08/14/2007 Correction Date: 09/19/2007

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Correction Date: 08/01/2008

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Fire Barriers, Ventilation and Signs for the Transport of Oxygen. Inspection Date: 08/14/2007 Correction Date: 09/19/2007

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 08/14/2007 Correction Date: 09/19/2007

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes. Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Correction Date: 07/10/2008