VALLEY VISTA CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT

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 Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

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 06/18/2010.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 03/27/2008 Correction Date: 05/01/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings. Inspection Date: 06/18/2010 Correction Date: 06/22/2010

Quality Care

Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 03/27/2008 Correction Date: 05/01/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 03/27/2008 Correction Date: 05/01/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009

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: 03/27/2008 Correction Date: 05/01/2008
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009
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: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009
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: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009

Resident Rights

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: 03/27/2008 Correction Date: 05/01/2008
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 04/24/2009 Correction Date: 05/27/2009

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 Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint 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 09/30/2009.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 09/24/2007 Correction Date: 10/29/2007
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 09/10/2008 Correction Date: 09/26/2008
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 09/30/2009 Correction Date: 10/14/2009

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 09/30/2009 Correction Date: 10/14/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 09/24/2007 Correction Date: 10/29/2007
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke. Inspection Date: 09/10/2008 Correction Date: 10/24/2008

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 09/24/2007 Correction Date: 10/29/2007
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 09/10/2008 Correction Date: 09/15/2008

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 09/10/2008 Correction Date: 09/15/2008

Exits and Egress

Rooms That Can Be Unlocked from Inside Without a Key. Inspection Date: 09/10/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 09/30/2009 Correction Date: 10/14/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains. Inspection Date: 09/24/2007 Correction Date: 10/29/2007

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 09/24/2007 Correction Date: 10/29/2007
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 09/10/2008 Correction Date: 09/30/2008

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 09/24/2007 Correction Date: 10/29/2007