CALIFORNIA CONVALESCENT CENTER

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 California 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

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 04/07/2011.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 10/26/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
Quickly Tell the Resident's Doctor the Results of Lab Tests. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Post Nurse Staffing Information. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011
Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011

Environmental

Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests. Inspection Date: 10/26/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 10/26/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010

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: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
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: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 10/26/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 10/26/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being. Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 10/26/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
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: 10/26/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 10/26/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
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: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011

Resident Rights

Properly Hold, Secure and Manage Each Resident's Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home. Inspection Date: 04/07/2011 Correction Date: 05/09/2011

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 California Convalescent 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 04/01/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 10/30/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 10/30/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems. Inspection Date: 10/30/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 10/30/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials. Inspection Date: 10/30/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 10/30/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed. Inspection Date: 10/30/2008 Correction Date: 12/12/2008
Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed. Inspection Date: 02/08/2010 Correction Date: 02/17/2010
Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed. Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Correction Date: 05/10/2011