HILLVIEW CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

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 "Reduced Physical Function". 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 Hillview Convalescent Hospital. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation

Low Rehabilitation

Clinically Complex

Reduced Physical Function

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 California 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 01/20/2011.

Administration

Post Nurse Staffing Information. Inspection Date: 02/11/2009 Correction Date: 03/06/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 02/11/2009 Correction Date: 03/06/2009
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency. Inspection Date: 02/11/2009 Correction Date: 03/06/2009
Hire a Qualified Activities Director. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011

Environmental

Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 02/11/2009 Correction Date: 03/06/2009
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Get Rid of Garbage Properly. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
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: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Provide Food in a Way That Meets a Resident's Needs. Inspection Date: 02/11/2009 Correction Date: 03/06/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011

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: 02/11/2009 Correction Date: 03/06/2009
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 02/11/2009 Correction Date: 03/06/2009
Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
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: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 02/11/2009 Correction Date: 03/06/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011

Resident Rights

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: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Send and Promptly Deliver Unopened Mail to Residents. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/14/2010
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/17/2011

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 Hillview 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 01/18/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 02/19/2009 Correction Date: 03/10/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 01/29/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 01/18/2011 Correction Date: 02/04/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 02/19/2009 Correction Date: 03/10/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 01/29/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 01/18/2011 Correction Date: 02/04/2011
Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed. Inspection Date: 01/18/2011 Correction Date: 02/04/2011

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 01/29/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 01/18/2011 Correction Date: 02/04/2011
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 01/18/2011 Correction Date: 02/04/2011

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 02/19/2009 Correction Date: 03/10/2009

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 01/29/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials. Inspection Date: 02/19/2009 Correction Date: 03/10/2009
Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains. Inspection Date: 01/29/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010

Hazardous Area

Properly Installed Hallway Dispensers for Alcohol-Based Hand Rub. Inspection Date: 02/19/2009 Correction Date: 03/10/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 02/19/2009 Correction Date: 03/10/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 01/18/2011 Correction Date: 02/04/2011
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes. Inspection Date: 01/18/2011 Correction Date: 02/04/2011