TWIN CITY HEALTH CARE
The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Twin City Health Care. 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
TWIN CITY HEALTH CARE
627 EAST NORTH H ST
GAS CITY, IN 46933
(765) 674-8516
627 EAST NORTH H ST
GAS CITY, IN 46933
(765) 674-8516
Nursing Home Ratings
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Percent of Beds Occupied
72%Number of Residents and Certified Beds
- Residents: 54
- Certified Beds: 75
This Facility Accepts
- Medicare
- Medicaid
Operational Details
- Operated By For Profit - Corporation
- Offers Only Resident Counseling
- This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise
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 "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 Twin City Health Care. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.
| Resident Services | Resident Conditions | Percent of Service Days |
Very High Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
- At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
| ADL Index Range: 11-16 | 3.1% |
| ADL Index Range: 6-10 | 19.4% |
| ADL Index Range: 0-5 | 34.7% |
| Total Percent: | 57.2% |
High Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
- At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
| ADL Index Range: 11-16 | 24.2% |
| ADL Index Range: 6-10 | 9.0% |
| ADL Index Range: 0-5 | 4.6% |
| Total Percent: | 37.8% |
Medium Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
- Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
| ADL Index Range: 0-5 | 4.6% |
| Total Percent: | 4.6% |
Low Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation 45 Minutes Per Week Minimum
- Three days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
- Two services of restorative nursing six days per week
| ADL Index Range: 11-16 | 0.4% |
| Total Percent: | 0.4% |
Rating Details For Twin City Health Care
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 Day | Reported | Expected |
| Registered Nurse (RN) Hours | 44 Minutes | 1 Hour and 16 Minutes |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours | 1 Hour and 39 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours | 2 Hours and 13 Minutes | 2 Hours and 32 Minutes |
| Total Licensed Nurse Hours | 2 Hours and 23 Minutes | 2 Hours and 1 Minutes |
| Total Nurse Hours | 4 Hours and 36 Minutes | 4 Hours and 33 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 Indiana are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.
| This Facility | Indiana Average |
Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season | 90-100% | 92% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination | 90-100% | 89% |
Long-Term Stay Deficiencies
| Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder | 47% | 50% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased | 16% | 20% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 8% | 4% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious | 36% | 16% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair | 4% | 4% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection | 12% | 9% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder | 4% | 6% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain | 6% | 3% |
| Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores | 13% | 10% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse | 3% | 12% |
| Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores | 3% | 3% |
| Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 7% | 8% |
Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions
| Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season | 79% | 84% |
| Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination | 90-100% | 81% |
Short-Term Stay Deficiencies
| Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium | - | 2% |
| Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain | 50% | 18% |
| Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores | 25% | 10% |
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 07/29/2010.
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 Inspectors | Degree of Harm | Residents Affected |
Administration
Post Nurse Staffing Information.
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Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
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Environmental
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
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Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
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Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
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Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
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Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
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Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
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Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
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Mistreatment
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
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Nutrition and Dietary
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
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Provide Food in a Way That Meets a Resident's Needs.
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Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
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Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
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Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
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Pharmacy Service
Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%.
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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.
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Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
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Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
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Quality Care
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
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Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
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Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
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Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
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Use a Registered Nurse at Least 8 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
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Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
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Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
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Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
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Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
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Resident Assessment
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
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Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
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Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
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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.
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Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
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Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
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Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
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Listen to the Resident or Family Groups or Act on Their Complaints or Suggestions.
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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.
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Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
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Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
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Help and Prepare Each Resident for a Safe and Easy Discharge and Transfer from the Nursing Home.
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Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents
The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Twin City Health Care, 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 Complaints | Degree of Harm | Residents Affected |
Administration
Make Sure That Nurse Aides Show They Have the Skills to Be Able to Care for Residents.
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Quality Care
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
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Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
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Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
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Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
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Resident Assessment
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
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Resident Rights
Give the Resident's Legal Representative the Same Rights As the Resident.
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Let the Resident or the Resident's Representative Look at All Records.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Twin City Health Care 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 08/13/2010.
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 Inspectors | Degree of Harm | Residents Affected |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
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Building Service Equipment
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
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Corridor Walls and Doors
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
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Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
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Electrical
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
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Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
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Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
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Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
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Exits and Egress
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
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Proper Exit Design.
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Fire Alarm Systems
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
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An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
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Hazardous Area
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
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Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
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Illumination and Emergency Power
Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
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Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
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Vertical Openings
Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
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Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health of Indiana - Long Term Care Division - Retrieved 2011
