JEFFERSON PLACE

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 "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 Jefferson Place. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Medium Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

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 Iowa 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 04/05/2011.

Administration

Follow All Laws and Professional Standards. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/28/2010
Get Proof That a Nurse Aide Has the Training and Skills That the State Requires. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/28/2010

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/28/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/28/2010

Quality Care

Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 01/14/2010 Correction Date: 02/28/2010

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 Jefferson Place 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 03/31/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 01/21/2010 Correction Date: 02/05/2010
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/30/2011
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/15/2011
Back-Up Procedures in Place for a Faulty Automatic Sprinkler System. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/15/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/30/2011

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 01/21/2010 Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 05/06/2011

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 01/21/2010 Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/04/2011
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/15/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 01/21/2010 Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/04/2011

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/11/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 01/21/2010 Correction Date: 02/05/2010
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems. Inspection Date: 01/21/2010 Correction Date: 02/05/2010
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/30/2011
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/04/2011
An Approved Back-Up Procedure for a Faulty Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/15/2011

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/01/2011

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/11/2011

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 03/31/2011 Correction Date: 04/15/2011