ODD FELLOWS HOME OF MASSACHUSETTS

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 "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 Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Special Care High

Clinically Complex

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

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 Massachusetts 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 03/02/2011.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 05/14/2009 Correction Date: 06/21/2009
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 06/02/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011

Mistreatment

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. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011

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: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011

Quality Care

Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 05/14/2009 Correction Date: 06/21/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan. Inspection Date: 05/14/2009 Correction Date: 06/21/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 05/14/2009 Correction Date: 06/21/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 06/02/2011
Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 06/02/2011
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident Gets Help to Keep Vision and Hearing. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 06/02/2011
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011

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: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
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: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011

Resident Rights

Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly. Inspection Date: 05/14/2009 Correction Date: 06/21/2009
Let the Resident Refuse Treatment or Refuse to Take Part in an Experiment. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Send and Promptly Deliver Unopened Mail to Residents. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Have a Private Telephone Available for Use. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Correction Date: 04/16/2011

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

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 Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts 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 03/09/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 06/18/2009 Correction Date: 06/30/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 03/09/2011 Correction Date: 03/25/2011

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 06/18/2009 Correction Date: 06/30/2009

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 06/18/2009 Correction Date: 06/30/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 03/09/2011 Correction Date: 03/25/2011

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes. Inspection Date: 03/09/2011 Correction Date: 03/25/2011