US Nursing Home Finder: ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER LOS ALAMITOS CA

General Information: ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Nursing home name	ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Address	3902 KATELLA AVENUE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Phone number	(562) 596-5561
Located within a hospital	No
Type of ownership	For profit - Partnership
Owner operates multiple homes	No
Accept Medicare or Medicaid	Medicare and Medicaid
Continue Care Retirement Community	No
Resident and family councils	RESIDENT
Certified number of beds	194
Total number of residents	164
Perc of occupied beds	85
Sprinkler status	fully sprinklered
Last health survey date	11/20/2008
Fire survey date:	12/02/2008

Ratings Summary: ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Overall rating	1 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing	2 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only	2 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections	1 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures	2 out of 5 stars

Nursing Home Staffing Info: ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
	National Average	ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Overall staff rating	Not Available.	2 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only rating	Not Available	2 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents	94.2	164
Total Number of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day	1.4 hours	1.43 hours
Registered Nurses Hours per Residents per Day	0.6 hours	0.53 hours
Licensed Practical or Vacation Nurses Hours per Resident per Day	0.8 hours	0.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistants Hours per Residents per Day	0.6 hours	0.53 hours

Health Inpections: ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Inspection Results: 11/20/2008
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
03/25/2009	Administration Deficiencies	Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards.	E
03/25/2009	Administration Deficiencies	Follow all laws and professional standards.	E
01/15/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	E
03/25/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	D
01/15/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread.	E
01/15/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	D
03/25/2009	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	E
01/15/2009	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	D
03/25/2009	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	D
01/15/2009	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	E
01/15/2009	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets.	D
01/15/2009	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	B
03/25/2009	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Make sure that residents are well nourished.	E
03/25/2009	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	D
03/25/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	D
03/25/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	D
03/25/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	E
01/15/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	D
01/15/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	D
01/15/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	D
03/25/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	D
01/15/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.	D
11/20/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	G
03/25/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	D
04/07/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	E
01/15/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	B
04/07/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	E
01/15/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe.	D
03/25/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	D
04/07/2009	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	D
01/15/2009	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	D
01/15/2009	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	D
03/25/2009	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	D
01/15/2009	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	D
03/25/2009	Resident Rights Deficiencies	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.	D
Inspection Results: 10/18/2007
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
12/01/2007	Administration Deficiencies	Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.	B
12/01/2007	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	B
12/01/2007	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	D
12/01/2007	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	D
12/01/2007	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	E
12/01/2007	Environmental Deficiencies	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	D
12/01/2007	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	B
12/01/2007	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	C
12/01/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	D
12/01/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	D
12/01/2007	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	D
12/01/2007	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep sound levels comfortable.	B
12/01/2007	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	B
12/01/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	E
12/01/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	E
12/01/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents.	B
12/01/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.	B
12/01/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	B
12/01/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help.	B
Inspection Results: 08/17/2006
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
09/30/2006	Administration Deficiencies	Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.	B
09/30/2006	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	D
09/30/2006	Administration Deficiencies	Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.	D
09/30/2006	Environmental Deficiencies	Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public.	B
09/30/2006	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	D
09/30/2006	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	D
09/30/2006	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	C
09/30/2006	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	D
09/30/2006	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	D
09/30/2006	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	D
09/30/2006	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	D
09/30/2006	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	D
09/30/2006	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	D
09/30/2006	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	D
09/30/2006	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	B
09/30/2006	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	B
09/30/2006	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	D
09/30/2006	Resident Rights Deficiencies	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.	D

Fire Safety Inpections: ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Inspection Results: 12/02/2008
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
12/23/2008	Building Service Equipment Deficiencies	an elevator that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.	C
12/23/2008	Electrical Deficiencies	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	E
12/23/2008	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage.	F
12/23/2008	Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies	proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	D
12/23/2008	Building Service Equipment Deficiencies	properly protected cooking facilities.	C
12/23/2008	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	E
12/23/2008	Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	D
12/23/2008	Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies	record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	C
12/23/2008	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	E
12/23/2008	Vertical Openings Deficiencies	proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.	D
12/23/2008	Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	D
12/23/2008	Building Construction Deficiencies	approved construction type or materials.	E
Inspection Results: 11/01/2007
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
11/21/2007	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage.	C
11/21/2007	Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies	did not have a written emergency evacuation plan.	E
11/21/2007	Hazardous Area Deficiencies	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	E
11/21/2007	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	D
11/21/2007	Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	E
11/21/2007	Interior Finish Deficiencies	fire-resistant interior walls.	D
Inspection Results: 08/31/2006
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
09/30/2006	Electrical Deficiencies	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	C
09/30/2006	Electrical Deficiencies	weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	B
09/30/2006	Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies	exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	C
09/30/2006	Building Service Equipment Deficiencies	properly protected cooking facilities.	B
09/30/2006	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	C
09/30/2006	Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	properly maintained smoke detectors.	C
09/30/2006	Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	B

Resident Complaints: ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Not available

Quality Measures: ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Quality Measures	National Average	ALAMITOS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Overall quality rating	Not Available	2 out of 5 stars
Long-Stay Residents
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8%	4%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	3%	14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	5%	6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain	3%	3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse	11%	7%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores	2%	3%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair	4%	4%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder	50%	76%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious	14%	10%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection	9%	12%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season	91%	21%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	14%	6%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores	11%	20%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination	89%	32%
Short-Stay Residents
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination	83%	37%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores	13%	38%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium	2%	0%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain	19%	29%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season	83%	36%

Severity Codes Explanation. Note: The higher the letter, the higher the severity.
A	Isolated /Potential for minimal harm
B	Pattern /Potential for minimal harm
C	Widespread /Potential for minimal harm
D	Isolated /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
E	Pattern /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
F	Widespread /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
G	Isolated /Actual harm
H	Pattern /Actual harm
I	Widespread /Actual harm
J	Isolated /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
K	Pattern /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
L	Widespread /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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