HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS HOME

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

HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS HOME
PO BOX 319
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648
(814) 696-5356

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

93%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 323
  • Certified Beds: 347

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - State
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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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) Hours1 Hour and 8 Minutes53 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours42 Minutes37 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 50 Minutes2 Hours and 13 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 50 Minutes1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 40 Minutes3 Hours and 43 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 Pennsylvania are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityPennsylvania Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%90%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%89%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores4%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight7%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained1%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder5%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious10%19%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse10%17%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores11%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-4%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder49%63%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased16%18%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection6%7%

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 03/17/2011.

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

Environmental

Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/26/2009
Keep Adequate and Comfortable Lighting in All Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/02/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/26/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/26/2009
Offer Other Nutritional Food to Each Resident Who Will Not Eat the Food Served.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/02/2009
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 03/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/17/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 03/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/17/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Pharmacy Service

Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009

Quality Care

Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Gets Help to Keep Vision and Hearing.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 03/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/17/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 03/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/17/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 03/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/17/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/04/2011
Give the Right Treatment and Services to Residents Who Have Mental or Social Problems Adjusting.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Resident Rights

Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Send and Promptly Deliver Unopened Mail to Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 06/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 03/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/17/2010
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 03/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/17/2010
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/04/2011
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: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, 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

Be Administered in a Way That Leads to the Highest Possible Level of Well Being for Each Resident.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/10/2009
Choose a Doctor to Be the Medical Director.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/10/2009
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/10/2009

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/09/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/11/2010
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/12/2010

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/10/2009
Keep Each Resident Free from Drugs That Restrain Them, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/10/2009
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.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/10/2009

Quality Care

Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/09/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/09/2009
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/10/2009

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/10/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/09/2009

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 Hollidaysburg Veterans Home 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 02/02/2011.

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: 06/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/24/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 02/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/01/2011

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/24/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/01/2011

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 02/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/01/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 03/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/08/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 03/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/26/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 06/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/24/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 02/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/01/2011

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 02/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/01/2011

Vertical Openings

Proper Stairway Enclosures and Vertical Shafts.
  • Inspection Date: 02/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/01/2011
Protected Exits That Allow the Resident to Escape the Building.
  • Inspection Date: 02/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/01/2011
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Pennsylvania Department of Health - Retrieved 2011