WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (DISTINCT PART SNF)

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Whittier Hospital Medical Center (Distinct Part Snf). 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

WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (DISTINCT PART SNF)
9080 COLIMA ROAD
WHITTIER, CA 90605
(562) 907-7159

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

95%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 21
  • Certified Beds: 22

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • Located Inside of a Hospital Facility
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Whittier Hospital Medical Center (Distinct Part Snf)

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) Hours3 Hours and 27 Minutes1 Hour and 55 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours2 Hours and 14 Minutes1 Hour and 28 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours3 Hours and 58 Minutes2 Hours and 48 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours5 Hours and 40 Minutes3 Hours and 23 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours9 Hours and 38 Minutes6 Hours and 11 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 Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%87%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%86%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious5%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder7%5%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain12%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection7%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight3%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 07/30/2010.

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

Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/04/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/10/2010

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 05/23/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/10/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/04/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/10/2010

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 05/23/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2008
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/10/2010

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 05/23/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/04/2009

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 05/23/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/04/2009
Keep Assessments Completed in the Preceding 15 Months in the Resident's Active Record.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/04/2009
Electronically Record and Report Resident Status Assessments in a Timely Manner As Required in Order to Monitor Resident Health and Progress.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/04/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/10/2010

Resident Rights

Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/10/2010

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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center (Distinct Part Snf) 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 08/06/2010.

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

Building Construction

A Two-Hour-Resistant Firewall in Common Walls.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 05/23/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/03/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2009
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/21/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011