Hudson Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Ratings

Ratings

Overall 1 Star

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

Health Inspections 1 Star

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:
21
Average number of health deficiencies (New York):
7
Average number of health deficiencies (U.S.):
8
Range of health deficiencies (New York):
1-40

Administration Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Post nurse staffing information. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

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 there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. 12/10/2010 2/1/2011
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 6/21/2011 7/6/2011
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 6/21/2011 7/6/2011
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011
Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

Mistreatment Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
1) Hire only people who have 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. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011

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. 12/10/2010 2/1/2011
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 3/28/2011 4/13/2011
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

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)
Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011

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)
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

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 2 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 2 out of 5 stars NA NA
Number of residents 184 170 88
Hours per resident (all nurses) 1 hour 26 minutes 1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes
Hours per resident (RNs only) 30 minutes 40 minutes 44 minutes
Hours per resident (LPNs, LVNs) 56 minutes 49 minutes 50 minutes
Hours per resident (CNAs) 2 hours 9 minutes 2 hours 20 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 4 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% 91% 90%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90 - 100% 92% 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 16% 13% 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 0% 2% 3%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 14% 12% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 4% 1% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 1% 2% 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 4% 13% 14%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 39% 52% 51%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 6% 4% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 0% 1% 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 7% 12% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 9% 7% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9% 7% 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 82% 86% 84%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 89% 86% 82%

Short-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 2% 0% 1%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 14% 14% 19%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 12% 15% 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:
11
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (New York):
3
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (U.S.):
4
Range of fire safety deficiencies (New York):
1-25

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. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

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)
Properly protected cooking facilities. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011

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. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

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. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

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)
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011

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)
Walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

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. 1/28/2011 3/21/2011
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

Vertical Openings Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. 9/22/2011 11/7/2011

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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