ALDEN TERRACE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

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

ALDEN TERRACE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
1240 S HOOVER ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90006
(213) 382-8461

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

93%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 195
  • Certified Beds: 210

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 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 Alden Terrace 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

Ultra-High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-163.0%
Total Percent:3.0%
 

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: 11-1637.4%
ADL Index Range: 6-1022.8%
ADL Index Range: 0-55.2%
Total Percent:65.4%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-168.1%
ADL Index Range: 6-1010.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-50.9%
Total Percent:19.2%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-160.03%
ADL Index Range: 6-100.9%
Total Percent:0.9%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-160.2%
ADL Index Range: 6-100.6%
Total Percent:0.8%
 

Extensive Services

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 2-16
- Isolation for active infectious disease
1.0%
Total Percent:1.0%
 

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
1.9%
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- Signs of depression
0.2%
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- No Signs of depression
0.7%
Total Percent:2.7%
 

Clinically Complex

  • Pneumonia, hemiplegia with ADL score >=5
  • Surgical wounds or open lesions with treatment
  • Burns
  • Chemotherapy while a resident
  • Oxygen therapy while a resident
  • IV medications or transfusions while a resident
  • Extensive Services, Special Care High or Special Care Low qualifier and ADL score of 0 or 1
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
0.9%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- No Signs of depression
0.2%
Total Percent:1.1%
 

Reduced Physical Function

  • Urinary and/or bowel training program
  • Passive and/or active range of motion (ROM)
  • Amputation/prosthesis training
  • Dressing or grooming training
  • Eating or swallowing training
  • Transfer training
  • Splint or brace assistance
  • Bed mobility and/or walking training
  • Communication training
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- Less restorative nursing
0.3%
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- Less restorative nursing
0.7%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- Two or more restorative nursing on 6+ days/wk
0.5%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- Less restorative nursing
3.5%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- Less restorative nursing
0.7%
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- Less restorative nursing
0.2%
Total Percent:5.8%
 

Rating Details For Alden Terrace 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) Hours16 Minutes1 Hour and 1 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours43 Minutes39 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 18 Minutes2 Hours and 19 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours58 Minutes1 Hour and 40 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 16 Minutes3 Hours and 59 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 Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%86%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse10%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection2%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious9%9%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder52%58%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair4%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder1%5%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores8%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased15%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained10%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight2%7%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%

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 Vaccination81%81%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-2%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores9%17%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain-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 06/10/2010.

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

Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Be Designed, Built, Equipped, or Well Kept to Protect the Health and Safety of Residents, Workers, and the Public.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
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: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Quality Care

Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Give or Get Dental Care for Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
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: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009

Resident Rights

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: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
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: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey.
  • Inspection Date: 10/30/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2008
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: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/05/2009
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: 08/20/2010
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)02/20/2009$7,605
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)02/20/2009$25,892
Denial of Payment for New Admission (DPNA)02/20/2009-

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 Alden Terrace 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 06/24/2010.

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: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 06/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/01/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 06/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/01/2010

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/01/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 06/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/01/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2007
  • Correction Date: 11/16/2007
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 06/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/01/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009

Illumination and Emergency Power

Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 06/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/01/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2007
  • Correction Date: 11/16/2007
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 06/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/01/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2007
  • Correction Date: 11/16/2007
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 02/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 04/06/2009

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2007
  • Correction Date: 11/16/2007

Vertical Openings

Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 10/27/2007
  • Correction Date: 11/16/2007
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011