UPTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER

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

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Very High Rehabilitation

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

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-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 06/10/2010.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 10/01/2009 Correction Date: 12/01/2009

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 08/20/2008 Correction Date: 09/18/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/12/2010
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area. Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/15/2010

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 10/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/30/2009

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 08/20/2008 Correction Date: 09/18/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 10/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/30/2009
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 10/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/30/2009

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: 08/20/2008 Correction Date: 09/18/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 10/01/2009 Correction Date: 10/30/2009

Resident Rights

Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 08/20/2008 Correction Date: 09/18/2008
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: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/12/2010
Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged. Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/12/2010

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 Uptown Health Care Center 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 07/06/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 10/15/2009 Correction Date: 10/15/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 07/06/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 07/06/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010
Properly Constructed Linen or Trash Chutes. Inspection Date: 07/06/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 09/17/2008 Correction Date: 10/10/2008
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 10/15/2009 Correction Date: 11/04/2009

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 09/17/2008 Correction Date: 10/10/2008
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 10/15/2009 Correction Date: 10/22/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 07/06/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 07/06/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 07/06/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 10/15/2009 Correction Date: 12/01/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 09/17/2008 Correction Date: 10/10/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 10/15/2009 Correction Date: 11/04/2009
Properly Installed Hallway Dispensers for Alcohol-Based Hand Rub. Inspection Date: 10/15/2009 Correction Date: 11/04/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 07/06/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 09/17/2008 Correction Date: 10/10/2008
Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 10/15/2009 Correction Date: 11/06/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Fire Barriers, Ventilation and Signs for the Transport of Oxygen. Inspection Date: 07/06/2010 Correction Date: 08/09/2010