Forest Street Compassionate Care Center Ratings

Ratings

Overall 4 Stars

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

Health Inspections 3 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:
9
Average number of health deficiencies (Colorado):
11
Average number of health deficiencies (U.S.):
8
Range of health deficiencies (Colorado):
1-47

Administration Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 9/14/2011 10/6/2011

Environmental Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 5/9/2011 6/7/2011
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 9/14/2011 10/6/2011
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 9/14/2011 10/6/2011

Mistreatment Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. 5/9/2011 6/7/2011

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)
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 9/14/2011 10/6/2011

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 each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 5/9/2011 6/7/2011

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)
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. 5/9/2011 6/7/2011
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. 9/14/2011 10/6/2011

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 53 76 88
Hours per resident (all nurses) 1 hour 16 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes
Hours per resident (RNs only) 1 hour 5 minutes 56 minutes 44 minutes
Hours per resident (LPNs, LVNs) 11 minutes 45 minutes 50 minutes
Hours per resident (CNAs) 2 hours 31 minutes 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 3 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 90% 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 22% 14% 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 11% 9% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 3% 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 12% 15% 14%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 53% 48% 51%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 4% 7% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 3% 2% 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 19% 11% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 12% 8% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8% 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 83% 78% 82%

Short-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 0% 1% 1%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 3% 22% 19%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 9% 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:
6
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

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. 10/13/2011 N/A

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. 10/13/2011 N/A

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. 10/13/2011 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. 10/13/2011 N/A

Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. 10/13/2011 N/A

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. 10/13/2011 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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