WESTVIEW ACRES

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

WESTVIEW ACRES
203 S W LORRAINE
LEON, IA 50144
(641) 446-4165

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

64%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 43
  • Certified Beds: 67

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 "Medium 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 Westview Acres. 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

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-163.1%
ADL Index Range: 6-1018.1%
ADL Index Range: 0-535.0%
Total Percent:56.3%
 

Special Care High

  • Comatose
  • Septicemia
  • Diabetes with daily injections and a change of order two or more days
  • Quadriplegia with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and shortness of breath when lying flat
  • Fever with pneumonia, or vomiting, or weight loss, or feeding tube
  • Parenteral/IV feedings
  • Respiratory therapy for 7 days
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
3.1%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
1.9%
Total Percent:5.0%
 

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
18.8%
Total Percent:18.8%
 

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
1.3%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- Less restorative nursing
18.8%
Total Percent:20.0%
 

Rating Details For Westview Acres

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) Hours23 Minutes47 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 12 Minutes37 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 41 Minutes2 Hours and 16 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 35 Minutes1 Hour and 24 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 16 Minutes3 Hours and 40 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 Iowa are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityIowa Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%93%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%94%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse9%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight6%6%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained10%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased15%13%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious19%16%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection9%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder9%6%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain9%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-2%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores5%8%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder38%44%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%91%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%91%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores3%11%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium3%5%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain26%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 12/23/2010.

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

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2011

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2009
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2011

Quality Care

Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2011
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2011

Resident Rights

Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2011

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Westview Acres, 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

Administration

Follow All Laws and Professional Standards.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Hire a Qualified Dietician.
  • Complaint Filed: 11/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Complaint Filed: 11/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/30/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010

Quality Care

Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/25/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/16/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/25/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 11/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/21/2010
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 11/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2011
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/17/2011
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/17/2011
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/17/2011
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/18/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/17/2011

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 Westview Acres 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 12/29/2010.

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

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/24/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/08/2010
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2011
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011
Back-Up Procedures in Place for a Faulty Automatic Sprinkler System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 12/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/07/2009
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 12/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/08/2010
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/29/2011

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 12/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/24/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 12/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/24/2009
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 12/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/24/2009
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 12/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/08/2010
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 12/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/08/2010
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011
An Approved Back-Up Procedure for a Faulty Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Hazardous Area

Properly Installed Hallway Dispensers for Alcohol-Based Hand Rub.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 12/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/24/2009
Proper Backup Exit Lighting.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011
Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Interior Walls.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2011
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Inspections and Appeals of Iowa - Health Facilities Division - Retrieved 2011