Rady Children's Hospital Bernardy 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:
3
Average number of health deficiencies (California):
10
Average number of health deficiencies (U.S.):
8
Range of health deficiencies (California):
1-44

Environmental Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Keep all essential equipment working safely. 11/11/2010 12/13/2010

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)
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 11/11/2010 12/13/2010

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)
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. 11/11/2010 12/13/2010

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 5 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 47 82 88
Hours per resident (all nurses) 3 hours 11 minutes 1 hour 42 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes
Hours per resident (RNs only) 2 hours 6 minute 49 minutes 44 minutes
Hours per resident (LPNs, LVNs) 1 hour 5 minutes 56 minutes 50 minutes
Hours per resident (CNAs) 3 hours 26 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 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% 86% 90%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 81% 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 NA 10% 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 1% 3% 3%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 4% 11% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores NA 2% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0% 5% 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 5% 9% 14%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder NA 57% 51%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1% 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 NA 9% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 2% 7% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2% 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 NA 82% 84%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination NA 81% 82%

Short-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium NA 0% 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 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:
5
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)
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. 1/12/2011 2/2/2011

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. 1/12/2011 2/2/2011

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. 1/12/2011 2/2/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 1/12/2011 2/2/2011

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. 1/12/2011 2/2/2011

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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