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General Information: AURORA CARE CENTER
Nursing home name	AURORA CARE CENTER
Address	10201 EAST THIRD AVENUE AURORA, CO 80010
Phone number	(303) 364-3364
Located within a hospital	No
Type of ownership	For profit - Corporation
Owner operates multiple homes	Yes
Accept Medicare or Medicaid	Medicare and Medicaid
Continue Care Retirement Community	No
Resident and family councils	RESIDENT
Certified number of beds	108
Total number of residents	96
Perc of occupied beds	89
Sprinkler status	fully sprinklered
Last health survey date	01/22/2009
Fire survey date:	02/18/2009

Ratings Summary: AURORA CARE CENTER
Overall rating	3 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing	4 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only	3 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections	2 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures	4 out of 5 stars

Nursing Home Staffing Info: AURORA CARE CENTER
	National Average	AURORA CARE CENTER
Overall staff rating	Not Available.	4 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only rating	Not Available	3 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents	94.2	96
Total Number of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day	1.4 hours	1.27 hours
Registered Nurses Hours per Residents per Day	0.6 hours	0.43 hours
Licensed Practical or Vacation Nurses Hours per Resident per Day	0.8 hours	0.84 hours
Certified Nursing Assistants Hours per Residents per Day	0.6 hours	0.43 hours

Health Inpections: AURORA CARE CENTER
Inspection Results: 01/22/2009
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
02/24/2009	Administration Deficiencies	Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	D
02/24/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	E
02/24/2009	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	D
02/24/2009	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
02/24/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	G
02/24/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	D
02/24/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	E
03/19/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress.	B
02/24/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	E
02/24/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	D
02/24/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	D
03/19/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months.	E
03/19/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Do an assessment of the resident every year.	D
03/19/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner.	E
02/24/2009	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.	E
02/24/2009	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Tell the resident completely about his or her health status.	D
Inspection Results: 12/06/2007
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
01/14/2008	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	E
01/14/2008	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	E
01/14/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care.	D
01/14/2008	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
01/14/2008	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	E
01/14/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	D
01/14/2008	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
01/14/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	D
01/14/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.	E
01/14/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	G
01/14/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	D
01/14/2008	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	D
01/14/2008	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
01/14/2008	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
01/14/2008	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health.	D
01/14/2008	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions.	D
01/14/2008	Mistreatment Deficiencies	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.	D
01/14/2008	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents.	B
Inspection Results: 01/04/2007
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations.	E
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care.	D
02/06/2007	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	D
03/26/2007	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
03/26/2007	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	G
03/26/2007	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.	G
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	D
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided.	D
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	D
02/06/2007	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Screen residents when they are first admitted to send them to an area with special care for people with developmental disabilities or mental illness, if needed.	E
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	D
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	D
03/26/2007	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	D
03/26/2007	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
02/06/2007	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.	E
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	D
02/06/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	G
02/06/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	D
02/06/2007	Mistreatment Deficiencies	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.	D
02/06/2007	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	D
02/06/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Have a private telephone available for use.	E
02/06/2007	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Give the resident's legal representative the same rights as the resident.	D

Fire Safety Inpections: AURORA CARE CENTER
Inspection Results: 02/18/2009
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
03/02/2009	Electrical Deficiencies	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	D
03/02/2009	Exits and Egress Deficiencies	exits that are accessible at all times.	D
Inspection Results: 01/04/2008
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
02/13/2008	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	E
02/13/2008	Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies	proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen.	E
03/12/2008	Electrical Deficiencies	weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	E
02/13/2008	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	properly working alarms on sprinkler valves.	E
02/13/2008	Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies	emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	E
02/13/2008	Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies	proper backup exit lighting.	D
02/13/2008	Exits and Egress Deficiencies	exits that are accessible at all times.	D
Inspection Results: 01/31/2007
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
03/05/2007	Electrical Deficiencies	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	E
03/05/2007	Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies	proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen.	D
03/05/2007	Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies	exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	D
03/05/2007	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	E
03/05/2007	Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	D
03/05/2007	Exits and Egress Deficiencies	exits that are accessible at all times.	E
03/05/2007	Hazardous Area Deficiencies	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	D
03/05/2007	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	E
03/05/2007	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	E
03/05/2007	Building Construction Deficiencies	approved construction type or materials.	E

Resident Complaints: AURORA CARE CENTER
Date Complaint Substantiated: 11/19/2009
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
12/23/2009	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.	D
12/23/2009	Mistreatment Deficiencies	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.	D
Date Complaint Substantiated: 08/09/2007
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
09/12/2007	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Screen residents when they are first admitted to send them to an area with special care for people with developmental disabilities or mental illness, if needed.	D
09/12/2007	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

Quality Measures: AURORA CARE CENTER
Quality Measures	National Average	AURORA CARE CENTER
Overall quality rating	Not Available	4 out of 5 stars
Long-Stay Residents
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	14%	18%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	3%	2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse	11%	12%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination	89%	81%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	5%	4%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair	4%	2%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores	11%	5%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores	2%	0%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious	14%	12%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection	9%	5%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season	91%	81%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8%	6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain	3%	2%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder	50%	51%
Short-Stay Residents
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium	2%	3%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination	83%	68%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season	83%	65%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain	19%	11%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores	13%	10%

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