EMERALD TERRACE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Emerald Terrace Convalescent Hospital. 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

EMERALD TERRACE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
1154 S.ALVARADO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90006
(213) 385-1715

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

81%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 58
  • Certified Beds: 72

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not 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 "Special Care High". 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 Emerald Terrace Convalescent Hospital. 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

Medium Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-161.0%
Total Percent:1.0%
 

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: 6-104.1%
Total Percent:4.1%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-164.1%
ADL Index Range: 6-106.8%
Total Percent:10.9%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-169.6%
ADL Index Range: 6-103.0%
ADL Index Range: 0-54.1%
Total Percent:16.7%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-165.1%
Total Percent:5.1%
 

Special Care High

  • Comatose
  • Septicemia
  • Diabetes with daily injections and a change of order two or more days
  • Quadriplegia with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and shortness of breath when lying flat
  • Fever with pneumonia, or vomiting, or weight loss, or feeding tube
  • Parenteral/IV feedings
  • Respiratory therapy for 7 days
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- No Signs of depression
26.8%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
31.6%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- No Signs of depression
2.5%
Total Percent:61.0%
 

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

  • Cognitive impairment BIMS score less than or equal to 9
  • CPS great than or equal to 3
  • Hallucinations or delusions
  • Physical or verbal behavioral symptoms toward others
  • Other behavioral symptoms
  • Rejection of care or wandering
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 5 or less
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- Less restorative nursing
1.3%
Total Percent:1.3%
 

Rating Details For Emerald Terrace Convalescent Hospital

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) Hours14 Minutes52 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours34 Minutes36 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 30 Minutes2 Hours and 14 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours48 Minutes1 Hour and 28 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 18 Minutes3 Hours and 42 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 California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityCalifornia Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%86%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse2%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight3%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased3%11%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder34%58%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair6%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained2%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection2%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious6%9%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores9%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder2%5%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%81%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%83%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain7%23%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-2%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores4%17%

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 12/23/2009.

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

Post Nurse Staffing Information.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Provide a Tasty and Well-Balanced Diet That Meets the Nutritional Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010
Check and Update (If Needed) Each Resident's Assessment Every 3 Months.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010
Provide a Final Summary of the Resident's Health Status and a Summary of the Resident's Stay, when the Resident is Ready to Leave the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 07/17/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2007
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: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Let Each Resident Choose Whether to Manage His or Her Own Money or Deposit It with the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 09/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/09/2010

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Emerald Terrace Convalescent Hospital, 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

Choose a Doctor to Be the Medical Director.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/03/2011
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011

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 Emerald Terrace 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 12/22/2009.

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

Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
  • Inspection Date: 10/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/05/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 07/25/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/03/2007
Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 10/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/05/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 07/25/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/03/2007
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 10/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/05/2008
Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed.
  • Inspection Date: 10/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/05/2008

Electrical

A Separate and Independent Backup Electrical Power Source.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 10/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/05/2008

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 10/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/05/2008
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains.
  • Inspection Date: 07/25/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/03/2007

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 07/25/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/03/2007
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 10/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/05/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 07/25/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/03/2007
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 10/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/05/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 07/25/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/03/2007

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011