VISTA NURSING HOME

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through November 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 Vista Nursing Home. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation

Special Care Low

Clinically Complex

Reduced Physical Function

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 Oklahoma 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 08/11/2010.

Administration

Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Hire a Qualified Dietician. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010

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: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010

Resident Assessment

Assess the Resident when the Resident Enters the Nursing Home, in a Timely Manner. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
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: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
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: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
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: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
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: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010

Resident Rights

Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey. Inspection Date: 08/07/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Provide Proof That All Residents' Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home, is Secure. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/25/2010

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.

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Vista Nursing Home, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Administration

Be Administered in a Way That Leads to the Highest Possible Level of Well Being for Each Resident. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Make Sure That Nurse Aides Show They Have the Skills to Be Able to Care for Residents. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Choose a Doctor to Be the Medical Director. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009

Mistreatment

Protect Residents from Mistreatment, Neglect, And/Or Theft of Personal Property. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Complaint Filed: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/25/2011

Quality Care

Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Complaint Filed: 05/31/2011 Correction Date: 06/19/2011

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Check and Update (If Needed) Each Resident's Assessment Every 3 Months. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009

Resident Rights

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. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Complaint Filed: 09/17/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009
Provide Enough Notice Before Discharging or Transferring a Resident. Complaint Filed: 05/31/2011 Correction Date: 06/19/2011

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 Vista 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 08/11/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 08/05/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/22/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/22/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 08/05/2008 Correction Date: 09/21/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/22/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 08/11/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 09/15/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 09/15/2009 Correction Date: 10/20/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 08/14/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Proper Backup Exit Lighting. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/22/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces. Inspection Date: 09/15/2009 Correction Date: 10/27/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 09/15/2009 Correction Date: 10/20/2009
Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 08/11/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 08/11/2010

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed. Inspection Date: 08/11/2010 Correction Date: 09/22/2010