BOUNDARY COUNTY NURSING HOME

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

BOUNDARY COUNTY NURSING HOME
6640 KANIKSU STREET
BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805
(208) 267-3141

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

78%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 28
  • Certified Beds: 36

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

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

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Rating Details For Boundary 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) Hours57 Minutes49 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour33 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours4 Hours and 17 Minutes2 Hours and 16 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 58 Minutes1 Hour and 22 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours6 Hours and 15 Minutes3 Hours and 39 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 Idaho are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityIdaho 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%93%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores10%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder4%7%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder75%55%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased24%14%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious16%18%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight14%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse21%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection6%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained8%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair6%4%

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 02/18/2011.

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

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 02/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/11/2011

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 03/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/16/2009
Keep Sound Levels Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 02/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/11/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 02/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/11/2011

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: 03/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/16/2009

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: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
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: 02/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/11/2011

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 03/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/16/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 03/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/16/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 03/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/16/2009
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: 03/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/16/2009
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: 03/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/16/2009
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: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
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: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Make Sure That Doctors See a Resident's Plan of Care at Every Visit and Make Notes About Progress and Orders in Writing.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
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: 02/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/11/2011

Resident Rights

Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status.
  • Inspection Date: 03/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/16/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 02/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/16/2010
Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able.
  • Inspection Date: 02/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/11/2011
Help and Prepare Each Resident for a Safe and Easy Discharge and Transfer from the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 02/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/11/2011

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 Boundary 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 08/31/2010.

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

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/31/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/17/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 09/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/28/2009
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 09/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2009

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 08/31/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/22/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare - Retrieved 2011