Denver North Care Center Ratings

Ratings

Overall 5 Stars

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

Health Inspections 5 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:
2
Average number of health deficiencies (Colorado):
11
Average number of health deficiencies (U.S.):
8
Range of health deficiencies (Colorado):
1-47

Environmental Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 9/1/2011 9/30/2011

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)
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 9/1/2011 9/30/2011

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 3 out of 5 stars NA NA
Number of residents 77 76 88
Hours per resident (all nurses) 1 hour 33 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes
Hours per resident (RNs only) 30 minutes 56 minutes 44 minutes
Hours per resident (LPNs, LVNs) 1 hour 3 minutes 45 minutes 50 minutes
Hours per resident (CNAs) 2 hours 6 minute 2 hours 19 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 5 Stars

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% 87% 90%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 28% 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 5% 14% 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 4% 3% 3%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores NA 9% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 1% 1% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0% 2% 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 7% 15% 14%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17% 48% 51%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3% 7% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 1% 2% 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 4% 11% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 2% 8% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2% 8% 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 NA 80% 84%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination NA 78% 82%

Short-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium NA 1% 1%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain NA 22% 19%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores NA 8% 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:
8
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (Colorado):
6
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (U.S.):
4
Range of fire safety deficiencies (Colorado):
1-22

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)
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. 9/14/2011 N/A

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. 9/14/2011 N/A
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. 9/14/2011 N/A

Exits and Egress Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Exits that are accessible at all times. 9/14/2011 N/A

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)
Construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. 9/14/2011 N/A

Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. 9/14/2011 N/A

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)
Walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. 9/14/2011 N/A

Smoking Regulations Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. 9/14/2011 N/A

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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