General Information: AVALON VILLAGE
Nursing home name AVALON VILLAGE
Address200 KINGSTON CIR
LIGONIER, IN 46767
Phone number (260) 894-7131
Located within a hospital No
Type of ownership For profit - Corporation
Owner operates multiple homesYes
Accept Medicare or Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid
Continue Care Retirement CommunityNo
Resident and family councils RESIDENT
Certified number of beds 67
Total number of residents 54
Perc of occupied beds 81
Sprinkler status fully sprinklered
Last health survey date 10/30/2009
Fire survey date: 11/09/2009
Ratings Summary: AVALON VILLAGE
Overall rating 2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing 1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only 1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing Info: AVALON VILLAGE
National AverageAVALON VILLAGE
Overall staff rating Not Available. 1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only rating Not Available 1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 94.2 54
Total Number of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day 1.4 hours 1.5 hours
Registered Nurses Hours per Residents per Day 0.6 hours 0.39 hours
Licensed Practical or Vacation Nurses Hours per Resident per Day 0.8 hours 1.11 hours
Certified Nursing Assistants Hours per Residents per Day 0.6 hours 0.39 hours
Health Inpections: AVALON VILLAGE
Inspection Results: 10/30/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
11/17/2009Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
11/05/2009Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
11/05/2009Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
11/05/2009Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
11/05/2009Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. D
11/19/2009Environmental Deficiencies Get rid of garbage properly. D
11/23/2009Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that residents are well nourished. E
11/05/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. D
11/05/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. D
11/23/2009Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
11/23/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. E
11/05/2009Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
11/05/2009Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
Inspection Results: 10/06/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
10/20/2008Administration Deficiencies Keep clinical information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person. D
10/20/2008Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
10/20/2008Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
10/20/2008Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely. E
10/20/2008Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
10/20/2008Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. D
10/20/2008Administration Deficiencies post nurse staffing information. C
10/20/2008Resident Rights Deficiencies Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death. B
10/20/2008Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
Inspection Results: 09/21/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
10/21/2007Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
10/21/2007Administration Deficiencies Keep complete, dated lab records in the resident's file. D
10/21/2007Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
10/21/2007Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
10/21/2007Environmental Deficiencies Keep sound levels comfortable. D

Fire Safety Inpections: AVALON VILLAGE
Inspection Results: 11/09/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
12/09/2009Electrical Deficiencies properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. D
12/09/2009Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. F
12/09/2009Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. F
12/09/2009Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. F
12/09/2009Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. E
Inspection Results: 10/08/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
11/07/2008Miscellaneous Deficiencies fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. E
11/07/2008Electrical Deficiencies weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. F
11/07/2008Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen. E
11/07/2008Electrical Deficiencies properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. D
11/07/2008Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. E
11/07/2008Exits and Egress Deficiencies exits that are accessible at all times. E
11/07/2008Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. E
11/07/2008Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. E
11/07/2008Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. E
Inspection Results: 09/21/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
10/21/2007Miscellaneous Deficiencies fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. F
10/21/2007Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. D
09/25/2007Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies properly maintained smoke detectors. F

Resident Complaints: AVALON VILLAGE
Not available

Quality Measures: AVALON VILLAGE
Quality MeasuresNational AverageAVALON VILLAGE
Overall quality rating Not Available 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Long-Stay Residents
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 2% Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 50% 57%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5% 7%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 3% 0%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 14% 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8% 15%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 91% 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 9% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 4% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 11% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 89% 90%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14% 14%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 11% 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 3% 8%
Short-Stay Residents
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 19% 42%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 13% 11%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 83% 84%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 2% 0%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 83% 80%
Severity Codes Explanation. Note: The higher the letter, the higher the severity.
AIsolated /Potential for minimal harm
BPattern /Potential for minimal harm
CWidespread /Potential for minimal harm
DIsolated /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
EPattern /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
FWidespread /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
GIsolated /Actual harm
HPattern /Actual harm
IWidespread /Actual harm
JIsolated /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
KPattern /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
LWidespread /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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