LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA

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 "Ultra-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 Life Care Center of Kona. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

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 Hawaii 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 01/27/2011.

Administration

Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011

Environmental

Keep Sound Levels Comfortable. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011

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: 10/31/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 10/30/2009 Correction Date: 01/13/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished. Inspection Date: 10/31/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
Offer Other Nutritional Food to Each Resident Who Will Not Eat the Food Served. Inspection Date: 10/31/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
1) Provide 3 Meals Daily at Regular Times; or 2) Serve Breakfast Within 14 Hours After Dinner; or 3) Offer a Snack at Bedtime Each Day. Inspection Date: 10/31/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 10/31/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011

Quality Care

Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 10/31/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration. Inspection Date: 10/31/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 10/30/2009 Correction Date: 01/13/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 10/30/2009 Correction Date: 01/13/2010
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them. Inspection Date: 10/30/2009 Correction Date: 01/13/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 10/30/2009 Correction Date: 01/13/2010
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: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 10/30/2009 Correction Date: 01/13/2010
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011
Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011
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: 01/27/2011 Correction Date: 04/13/2011