SAVANNAH COVE

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

SAVANNAH COVE
2090 N CONGRESS AVE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
(561) 686-5100

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

60%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 18
  • Certified Beds: 30

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

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 "Ultra-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 Savannah Cove. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1617.4%
ADL Index Range: 6-1038.5%
ADL Index Range: 0-532.0%
Total Percent:88.0%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 6-100.5%
Total Percent:0.5%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 6-107.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-54.2%
Total Percent:11.5%
 

Rating Details For Savannah Cove

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) Hours32 Minutes1 Hour and 34 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 27 Minutes49 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours3 Hours and 8 Minutes2 Hours and 32 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 59 Minutes2 Hours and 23 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours5 Hours and 6 Minutes4 Hours and 55 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 Florida are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityFlorida Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination89%86%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season75%87%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season86%80%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%81%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain14%17%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-2%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores6%14%

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 11/10/2010.

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

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That the Attending Doctor Orders Special Diets.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

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: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2008
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: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009
Give or Get Dental Care for Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

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: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009

Resident Rights

Properly Hold, Secure and Manage Each Resident's Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2008
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 11/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
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: 10/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/02/2009
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: 11/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)04/28/2009$8,288
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)11/10/2010$11,830
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)11/06/2008$21,840

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

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

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
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/22/2009

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/22/2009

Resident Rights

Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2009

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 Savannah Cove 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 11/09/2010.

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: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2011
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2008

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2008
Did Not Have a Written Emergency Evacuation Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
A Properly Located Automatic Smoke Detector System in All Hallways.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/05/2011

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 11/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Agency for Health Care Administration of Florida - Retrieved 2011