KAISER PERMANENTE POST ACUTE

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 Kaiser Permanente Post Acute. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Medium Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Special Care High

Special Care Low

Clinically Complex

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 09/29/2010.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Be Designed, Built, Equipped, or Well Kept to Protect the Health and Safety of Residents, Workers, and the Public. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010
Be Designed, Built, Equipped, or Well Kept to Protect the Health and Safety of Residents, Workers, and the Public. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009

Quality Care

Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010

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: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009
Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 07/23/2009 Correction Date: 09/06/2009
Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010
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: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010
Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 11/05/2010

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Kaiser Permanente Post Acute, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Administration

Keep Clinical Information Safe, So That It Will Not Be Lost, Destroyed or Used by the Wrong Person. Complaint Filed: 09/04/2008 Correction Date: 10/01/2008

Resident Assessment

Develop a Plan with the Resident and Family for the Resident's Care After Leaving the Nursing Home. Complaint Filed: 06/13/2008 Correction Date: 07/08/2008

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Complaint Filed: 07/30/2008 Correction Date: 08/21/2008
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. Complaint Filed: 07/31/2008 Correction Date: 08/21/2008
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. Complaint Filed: 08/11/2008 Correction Date: 09/11/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Complaint Filed: 11/17/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008

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 Kaiser Permanente Post Acute 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 09/29/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/22/2008
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/22/2008
Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Building Service Equipment

Restrictions on the Use of Portable Space Heaters. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/22/2008
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010
Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/22/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/22/2008
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/22/2008
Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010
No-Smoking Signs Where Oxygen is Used. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes. Inspection Date: 07/28/2009 Correction Date: 09/03/2009
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes. Inspection Date: 09/29/2010 Correction Date: 12/01/2010