Valley Healthcare Center
Health Inspections
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Health Deficiencies
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| This Nursing Home: 22 | |
| CA State Average: 9 | |
| U.S. Average: 6 | |
| CA Deficiencies Range: 1–35 | |
| Complaints & Incidents: 1 | Updated April 18, 2013. |
Our health inspections rating describes how well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other nursing-home activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted about every 15 months.
June 25, 2012 Health Inspection
| Nursing Home Failed To: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Operate and provide services according to federal, state, and local laws and professional standards. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Maintain comfortable sound levels. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. | 7/20/2012 | ||
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | 7/20/2012 |
July 22, 2011 Health Inspection
| Nursing Home Failed To: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
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| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | 12/16/2011 | ||
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | 12/16/2011 |
September 08, 2010 Health Inspection
| Nursing Home Failed To: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
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| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| 1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | 11/2/2010 | ||
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | 11/2/2010 |
February 21, 2013 Complaints & Incidents
| Nursing Home Failed To: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | 3/11/2013 |
February 04, 2013 Complaints & Incidents
| Nursing Home Failed To: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
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| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | 2/25/2013 |
Note: Because of differences in calculation, all data may not match those shown on Nursing Home Compare, a website run by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS has approved the U.S. News methodology.
Last updated April 18, 2013.