WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Washington County Health Center. 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

WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
36 OLD HICKORY RIDGE RD
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
(724) 228-5010

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

86%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 248
  • Certified Beds: 288

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - County
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • 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 "Ultra-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 Washington County Health Center. 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

Ultra-High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 2-104.1%
Total Percent:4.1%
 

Very High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-162.3%
Total Percent:2.3%
 

Medium Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-162.0%
Total Percent:2.0%
 

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1612.4%
ADL Index Range: 6-1018.6%
ADL Index Range: 0-517.9%
Total Percent:49.0%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-167.2%
ADL Index Range: 6-108.9%
ADL Index Range: 0-54.9%
Total Percent:21.0%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-169.2%
ADL Index Range: 6-102.5%
Total Percent:11.7%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-160.8%
ADL Index Range: 6-102.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-55.5%
Total Percent:8.6%
 

Extensive Services

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 2-16
- Isolation for active infectious disease
0.7%
Total Percent:0.7%
 

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
0.6%
Total Percent:0.6%
 

Rating Details For Washington County Health Center

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) Hours30 Minutes1 Hour and 11 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours57 Minutes42 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 52 Minutes2 Hours and 35 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 27 Minutes1 Hour and 54 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 19 Minutes4 Hours and 28 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 Pennsylvania are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityPennsylvania Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%89%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%90%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection4%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious18%19%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores9%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain4%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse22%17%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained25%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight9%8%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores3%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased23%18%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder66%63%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair1%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder2%5%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season87%84%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%84%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores13%13%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain34%20%

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 07/02/2010.

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

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 08/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/21/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010

Environmental

Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Inspection Date: 08/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/21/2009
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008

Quality Care

Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2008
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Give or Get Dental Care for Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 08/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/21/2009
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Make Sure That All Needed Doctor Visits Are Made Personally by a Doctor, As Required.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010

Resident Rights

Provide Proof That All Residents' Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home, is Secure.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey.
  • Inspection Date: 07/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Provide Proof That All Residents' Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home, is Secure.
  • Inspection Date: 08/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/21/2009
Provide Proof That All Residents' Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home, is Secure.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010
Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2010

Enforcement

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.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)12/23/2010$1,625

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Washington County Health Center, 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

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/10/2011

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/10/2011

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/10/2011

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: 12/23/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/10/2011

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 Washington County Health 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 07/13/2010.

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 InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 07/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/07/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Properly Constructed Linen or Trash Chutes.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 07/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/01/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/09/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 07/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/01/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 07/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/01/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 07/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/01/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 07/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/01/2010

Vertical Openings

Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 08/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/01/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Pennsylvania Department of Health - Retrieved 2011