BELCOURT TERRACE NURSING HOME

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Belcourt Terrace Nursing Home. 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

BELCOURT TERRACE NURSING HOME
1710 BELCOURT AVENUE
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
(615) 383-3570

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

80%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 39
  • Certified Beds: 49

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • 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 "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 Belcourt Terrace Nursing Home. 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

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1620.8%
ADL Index Range: 6-1046.6%
ADL Index Range: 0-511.4%
Total Percent:78.9%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-163.7%
ADL Index Range: 6-102.7%
Total Percent:6.4%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 0-55.4%
Total Percent:5.4%
 

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: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
4.0%
Total Percent:4.0%
 

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
1.7%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- No Signs of depression
1.3%
Total Percent:3.0%
 

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
2.3%
Total Percent:2.3%
 

Rating Details For Belcourt Terrace Nursing Home

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) Hours56 Minutes1 Hour and 8 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours44 Minutes37 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 17 Minutes2 Hours and 20 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 40 Minutes1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 57 Minutes4 Hours and 5 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 Tennessee are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityTennessee Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%92%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%89%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair3%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained19%6%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection5%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%3%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores9%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious9%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder7%5%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder56%49%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased21%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse11%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight10%9%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%81%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%84%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores14%12%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain23%14%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium2%2%

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 04/28/2010.

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

Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Make Sure That Nurse Aides Show They Have the Skills to Be Able to Care for Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That the Attending Doctor Orders Special Diets.
  • Inspection Date: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
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: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010

Pharmacy Service

Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%.
  • Inspection Date: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Give the Right Treatment and Services to Residents Who Have Mental or Social Problems Adjusting.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010

Resident Assessment

Do a New Assessment After Any Major Change in a Resident's Physical or Mental Health.
  • Inspection Date: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
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: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
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: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010
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: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 01/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Properly Hold, Secure and Manage Each Resident's Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Quickly Give a Resident's Personal Money to the Heads of His or Her Estate After the Resident's Death.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Provide Proof That All Residents' Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home, is Secure.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 04/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/28/2010

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 Belcourt Terrace Nursing Home 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 04/26/2010.

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

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 04/26/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008

Exits and Egress

Corridors or Aisles That Are Unobstructed and Are at Least 8 Feet in Width.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Proper Exit Design.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Exit Stairways and Towers That Are Smoke Proof.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Proper Construction of Ducts Through Walls Designed to Prevent Smoke Passage.
  • Inspection Date: 02/19/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/19/2009
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 04/26/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008

Vertical Openings

Proper Stairway Enclosures and Vertical Shafts.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/12/2008
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Tennessee Department of Health - Retrieved 2011