LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Little Sisters of the Poor. 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

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
2100 S. WESTERN AVE.
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
(310) 548-0625

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

93%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 25
  • Certified Beds: 27

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Non Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Little Sisters of the Poor

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) Hours36 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours29 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 6 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 5 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 10 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 Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores2%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased11%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious10%9%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder70%58%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection8%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain7%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight13%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse13%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair1%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder-5%

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 12/21/2010.

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

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 08/31/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/17/2008

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 08/31/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/17/2008
Put Firmly Secured Handrails on Each Side of Hallways.
  • Inspection Date: 10/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/24/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 08/31/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/17/2008

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 08/31/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/17/2008

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 08/31/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/12/2008

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: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/10/2011
Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/10/2011
Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/10/2011

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 Little Sisters of the Poor 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 12/29/2010.

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

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/06/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/06/2011

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2008
An Elevator That Firefighters Can Control in the Event of a Fire.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors

Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/17/2008

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/06/2011

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/06/2009

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/06/2009

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/06/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2008

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 09/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/11/2008
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011