QHC WINTERSET SOUTH, LLC

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Qhc Winterset South, LLC. 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

QHC WINTERSET SOUTH, LLC
715 SOUTH SECOND AVENUE
WINTERSET, IA 50273
(515) 462-4040

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

86%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 42
  • Certified Beds: 49

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is 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 "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 Qhc Winterset South, LLC. 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

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 6-1050.0%
ADL Index Range: 0-516.9%
Total Percent:66.9%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1614.6%
ADL Index Range: 6-106.9%
Total Percent:21.5%
 

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
7.7%
Total Percent:7.7%
 

Clinically Complex

  • Pneumonia, hemiplegia with ADL score >=5
  • Surgical wounds or open lesions with treatment
  • Burns
  • Chemotherapy while a resident
  • Oxygen therapy while a resident
  • IV medications or transfusions while a resident
  • Extensive Services, Special Care High or Special Care Low qualifier and ADL score of 0 or 1
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- No Signs of depression
3.8%
Total Percent:3.8%
 

Rating Details For Qhc Winterset South, LLC

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) Hours32 Minutes53 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours41 Minutes37 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours1 Hour and 32 Minutes2 Hours and 26 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 13 Minutes1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours2 Hours and 46 Minutes3 Hours and 56 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 Iowa are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityIowa Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%94%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%93%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder59%44%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight6%6%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased10%13%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious12%16%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain-4%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores1%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder3%6%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse8%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection14%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair1%2%

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 Qhc Winterset South, LLC 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 04/05/2011.

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: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 01/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/01/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 04/05/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/11/2011

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 01/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/01/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/15/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 01/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/01/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 04/05/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Did Not Have a Written Emergency Evacuation Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 04/05/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 01/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Properly Sized and Located Linen or Trash Receptacles.
  • Inspection Date: 01/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Inspections and Appeals of Iowa - Health Facilities Division - Retrieved 2011