OBION COUNTY NURSING HOME

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Obion County 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

OBION COUNTY NURSING HOME
1084 EAST COUNTY HOME ROAD
UNION CITY, TN 38261
(731) 885-9065

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

84%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 47
  • Certified Beds: 56

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - County
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Obion County 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) Hours26 Minutes48 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours49 Minutes34 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 12 Minutes2 Hours and 29 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 15 Minutes1 Hour and 22 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 27 Minutes3 Hours and 51 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 High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores14%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection13%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased8%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious8%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder5%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained16%6%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse13%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain1%3%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight7%9%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder45%49%

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 01/20/2011.

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: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009

Resident Assessment

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: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
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: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 09/10/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/30/2008
Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able.
  • Inspection Date: 11/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Obion County Nursing Home, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

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
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Resident Rights

Let Each Resident Choose Whether to Manage His or Her Own Money or Deposit It with the Nursing Home.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/20/2011
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2011

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 Obion County 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 01/18/2011.

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: 09/08/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/14/2008
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 09/08/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2008

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 09/08/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/10/2008
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 11/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 11/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2009

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 09/08/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2008
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 11/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/13/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 11/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2009

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 01/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 02/04/2011

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 11/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 11/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Tennessee Department of Health - Retrieved 2011