VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER INC

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 Valley View Health Care Center Inc. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Special Care High

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 Colorado 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

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 04/05/2011.

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Keep Temperature Levels Comfortable and Safe. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
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: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011
Give or Get Dental Care for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011

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: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011
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: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011

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: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 01/15/2010 Correction Date: 02/18/2010
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011
Give Enough Notice to the Resident Before Changing the Resident's Room or Roommate. Inspection Date: 04/05/2011 Correction Date: 05/04/2011

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

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 Valley View Health Care Center Inc 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 04/27/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 01/09/2009

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 02/10/2010 Correction Date: 03/17/2010
Restrictions on the Use of Portable Space Heaters. Inspection Date: 02/10/2010 Correction Date: 03/17/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 02/10/2010 Correction Date: 03/17/2010

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 02/10/2010 Correction Date: 03/17/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 02/10/2010 Correction Date: 03/17/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 01/09/2009
Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 01/09/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 02/10/2010 Correction Date: 03/17/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 04/27/2011 Correction Date: 05/24/2011

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 12/18/2008 Correction Date: 01/09/2009