SERRANO SOUTH CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Serrano South Convalescent Hospital. 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

SERRANO SOUTH CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
5400 FOUNTAIN AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
(323) 461-4301

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

87%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 86
  • Certified Beds: 99

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

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

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from November through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "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 Serrano South Convalescent Hospital. 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

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-16100.0%
Total Percent:100.0%
 

Rating Details For Serrano South Convalescent Hospital

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) Hours17 Minutes54 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours47 Minutes36 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours3 Hours and 15 Minutes2 Hours and 16 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 3 Minutes1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 18 Minutes3 Hours and 46 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 Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection6%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight6%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased10%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain3%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder5%5%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder37%58%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores2%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse9%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious2%9%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores11%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair6%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained4%7%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%83%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%81%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores6%17%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-2%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain11%23%

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 11/17/2010.

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: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009

Environmental

Provide Clean Bed and Bath Linens That Are in Good Condition.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009
Have Enough Outside Airflow.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Pharmacy Service

Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009
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: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009
Use a Registered Nurse at Least 8 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Resident Assessment

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: 08/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Resident Rights

Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 06/06/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/14/2008

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 Serrano South 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 11/17/2010.

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: 06/03/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/08/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/08/2008

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/08/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 08/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 08/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Proper Construction of Ducts Through Walls Designed to Prevent Smoke Passage.
  • Inspection Date: 11/17/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2010

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 08/11/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011