Courtyard Health Care Center Ratings

Ratings

Overall 2 Stars

From ratings in health inspections, nurse staffing, and measures of medical-care quality.

Health Inspections 2 Stars

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 at least every 15 months.

Deficiencies found in standard inspection(s) and complaint investigations 9/1/2010 to 11/30/2011

Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home:
13
Average number of health deficiencies (California):
10
Average number of health deficiencies (U.S.):
8
Range of health deficiencies (California):
1-44

Administration Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011

Environmental Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011
Keep all essential equipment working safely. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Hire enough skilled workers to carry out dietary service. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011
Make sure that residents are well nourished. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011
Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011

Quality Care Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Make sure that each resident gets help to keep vision and hearing. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011

Resident Assessment Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011

Resident Rights Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 12/15/2010 1/12/2011

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.

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Nurse Staffing 4 Stars

Average number of hours per day of care received per resident from nurses at all levels.

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
RN staffing 5 out of 5 stars NA NA
Number of residents 89 82 88
Hours per resident (all nurses) 1 hour 26 minutes 1 hour 42 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes
Hours per resident (RNs only) 50 minutes 49 minutes 44 minutes
Hours per resident (LPNs, LVNs) 36 minutes 56 minutes 50 minutes
Hours per resident (CNAs) 2 hours 33 minutes 2 hours 40 minutes 2 hours 28 minutes
RN:
registered nurse
LPN:
licensed practical nurse
LVN:
licensed vocational nurse
CNA:
certified nurse assistant

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.

Quality Measures 1 Star

Percentages of residents who got recommended care, such as flu vaccinations, and percentages of residents who had pain, bedsores, urinary tract infections, and other care‑related problems.

Long-stay preventive measures (Higher percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90 - 100% 86% 90%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90 - 100% 85% 88%

Long-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26% 10% 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 6% 3% 3%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 8% 11% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 1% 2% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 3% 5% 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 12% 9% 14%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 61% 57% 51%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2% 4% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 1% 5% 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 19% 9% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 11% 7% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6% 6% 7%

Short-stay preventive measures (Higher percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90 - 100% 82% 84%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90 - 100% 81% 82%

Short-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 1% 0% 1%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 33% 22% 19%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 10% 17% 12%

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.

Fire Safety Deficiencies

How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.

Deficiencies found in standard inspection(s) and complaint investigations 9/1/2010 to 11/30/2011

Total number of fire safety deficiencies for this nursing home:
9
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (California):
6
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (U.S.):
4
Range of fire safety deficiencies (California):
1-30

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011

Building Construction Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Approved construction type or materials. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011

Building Service Equipment Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011

Electrical Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011

Hazardous Area Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011

Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011
Walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. 12/21/2010 1/26/2011

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.

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