FORT BEND HEALTHCARE 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 "Very 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 Fort Bend Healthcare 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

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 Texas 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 01/14/2011.

Administration

Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/30/2009
Give Lab Tests Only when the Attending Doctor Ordered Them. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Make Sure That Nurse Aides Show They Have the Skills to Be Able to Care for Residents. Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Correction Date: 02/11/2011
Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents. Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Correction Date: 02/11/2011

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Correction Date: 02/11/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/30/2009

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/30/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/30/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/30/2009
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/26/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Correction Date: 02/11/2011

Resident Assessment

Do a New Assessment After Any Major Change in a Resident's Physical or Mental Health. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/26/2009
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: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/26/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/30/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009

Resident Rights

Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/30/2009
Provide Proof That All Residents' Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home, is Secure. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/30/2009

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 Fort Bend Healthcare 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 01/14/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/12/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/17/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Correction Date: 02/03/2011
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Correction Date: 02/03/2011

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/09/2009

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 02/09/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/09/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Correction Date: 02/18/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/28/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 01/08/2009 Correction Date: 01/09/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 12/10/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009