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Alabaster Health Care Center

Contact Information:
850 Northwest Ninth Street  
Alabaster, Alabama 35007  
Phone Number: (205) 663-3859  

Alabaster Health Care Center Facility Information

Number of Certified Beds 230 Sprinkler Systems Partially Sprinklered
Total Residents 203 Part of a Chain Yes
Precent of Beds Occupied 88% Located Within Hospital No
Resident and Family Conseling Resident & Family Counseling Company Type For profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
 

Alabaster Health Care Center Nursing Home Staff

Average number of registered nurse (rn) hours per day per resident. 0.44
Average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per day per nursing home resident. 1.09
Total number of hours worked by nursing staff for each resident in the nursing home. 1.53
Average number of certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours worked each week per resident. 1.98

Alabaster Health Care Center Resident Information

Percent of High Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 23%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 86%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 13%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 12%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 8%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight: 14%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 13%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 0%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 0%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 14%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 18%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 7%
Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 1%
Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 61%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 47%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 46%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 1%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Delirium: 2%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Pressure Sores: 16%


Nursing Home Violations by Alabaster Health Care Center
Health Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Administration Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/31/2003 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 07/31/2003 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 07/31/2003 Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 08/27/2004 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. Isolated Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Environmental Deficiencies 08/27/2004 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Environmental Deficiencies 08/27/2004 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 08/27/2004 Keep all essential equipment working safely. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 08/27/2004 Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 08/27/2004 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Make sure that residents are well nourished. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/14/2006 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 04/14/2006 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Have a private telephone available for use. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 04/14/2006 Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Safety Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Building Contruction Deficiencies 04/18/2006 approved construction type or materials. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical Deficiencies 04/18/2006 properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress Deficiencies 04/18/2006 corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies 04/18/2006 an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies 04/18/2006 properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 04/18/2006 fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies 04/18/2006 walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies 04/18/2006 smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm