MEDICAL CENTER CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

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 "Very 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 Medical Center Convalescent Hospital. 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

Medium Rehabilitation

Special Care Low

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.

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 12/16/2010.

Administration

Have a Detailed, Written Plan for Disasters and Emergencies. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010
Get Rid of Garbage Properly. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010
Put Firmly Secured Handrails on Each Side of Hallways. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011
Be Designed, Built, Equipped, or Well Kept to Protect the Health and Safety of Residents, Workers, and the Public. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011

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: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations. Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Correction Date: 02/15/2011

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: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Make Sure That Doctors See a Resident's Plan of Care at Every Visit and Make Notes About Progress and Orders in Writing. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Make Sure That Doctors Visit Residents Regularly, As Required. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010
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: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Resident Rights

Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Listen to the Resident or Family Groups or Act on Their Complaints or Suggestions. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 02/03/2009
Make Sure Each Resident Has the Right to Choose Activities, Schedules and Health Care According to His or Her Interests, Assessment, and Plan of Care. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/15/2010

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 Medical Center Convalescent Hospital 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 12/22/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011
Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011

Exits and Egress

Rooms That Can Be Unlocked from Inside Without a Key. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009
Proper Construction of Ducts Through Walls Designed to Prevent Smoke Passage. Inspection Date: 12/23/2008 Correction Date: 01/14/2009

Vertical Openings

Proper Stairway Enclosures and Vertical Shafts. Inspection Date: 12/16/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 12/22/2010 Correction Date: 01/20/2011