JEWELL CARE CENTER OF DENVER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Jewell Care Center of Denver. 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

JEWELL CARE CENTER OF DENVER
4450 EAST JEWELL AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80222
(303) 757-7438

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

72%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 76
  • Certified Beds: 106

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Limited Liability Company
  • 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 Jewell Care Center of Denver. 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: 11-1643.0%
ADL Index Range: 6-1011.7%
ADL Index Range: 0-545.3%
Total Percent:100.0%
 

Rating Details For Jewell Care Center of Denver

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) Hours38 Minutes1 Hour and 13 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours56 Minutes43 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours1 Hour and 53 Minutes2 Hours and 19 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 34 Minutes1 Hour and 55 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 27 Minutes4 Hours and 14 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 Colorado are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityColorado Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season78%88%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain1%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious13%16%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder39%48%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores10%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight5%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder8%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair1%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse8%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection7%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased10%15%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination86%79%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season62%81%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain5%23%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores5%9%

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 02/16/2011.

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

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2009

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011

Mistreatment

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: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
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: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011

Pharmacy Service

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: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2009
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011

Quality Care

Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/24/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/24/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/24/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2009
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: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/24/2009
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/24/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011
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: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011

Resident Assessment

Assess the Resident when the Resident Enters the Nursing Home, in a Timely Manner.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Electronically Record and Report Resident Status Assessments in a Timely Manner As Required in Order to Monitor Resident Health and Progress.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Do a New Assessment After Any Major Change in a Resident's Physical or Mental Health.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/24/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/24/2009

Resident Rights

Give the Resident's Legal Representative the Same Rights As the Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2009

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Jewell Care Center of Denver, 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

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/04/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 06/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/27/2009
Give or Get Special Rehabilitation if in the Patient's Plan of Care.
  • Complaint Filed: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/23/2011

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 Jewell Care Center of Denver 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 03/08/2011.

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: 10/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/09/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 03/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/08/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 10/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/09/2008

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 10/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/09/2008

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 10/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/09/2008

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 10/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/09/2008
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Retrieved 2011