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Estes Nursing Facility Northway

Contact Information:
1424 North 25th Street  
Birmingham, Alabama 35234  
Phone Number: (205) 328-5870  

Estes Nursing Facility Northway Facility Information

Number of Certified Beds 113 Sprinkler Systems Partially Sprinklered
Total Residents 106 Part of a Chain Yes
Precent of Beds Occupied 94% Located Within Hospital No
Resident and Family Conseling Resident Counseling Company Type For profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
 

Estes Nursing Facility Northway Nursing Home Staff

Average number of registered nurse (rn) hours per day per resident. 0.22
Average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per day per nursing home resident. 1.05
Total number of hours worked by nursing staff for each resident in the nursing home. 1.27
Average number of certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours worked each week per resident. 2.52

Estes Nursing Facility Northway Resident Information

Percent of High Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 12%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 90+%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 2%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 1%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 2%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight: 8%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 7%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 90+%
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: 5%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 10%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 5%
Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 0%
Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 46%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 90+%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 19%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 90+%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Delirium: 7%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Pressure Sores: 11%


Nursing Home Violations by Estes Nursing Facility Northway
Health Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Environmental Deficiencies 07/10/2003 Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 07/10/2003 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 07/10/2003 Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 07/10/2003 Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/10/2003 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/10/2003 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/10/2003 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 07/10/2003 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
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 07/10/2003 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 07/10/2003 Have a private telephone available for use. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 07/10/2003 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 06/17/2004 Get rid of garbage properly. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 06/17/2004 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 06/17/2004 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 06/17/2004 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 06/17/2004 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 06/17/2004 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 06/17/2004 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 Assessment Deficiencies 06/17/2004 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. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 06/17/2004 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. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 06/17/2004 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 01/26/2006 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Safety Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies 02/01/2006 an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies 02/01/2006 properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies 02/01/2006 automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies 02/01/2006 properly protected cooking facilities. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies 02/01/2006 corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical Deficiencies 02/01/2006 properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies 02/01/2006 record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Exits and Egress Deficiencies 02/01/2006 exits that are accessible at all times. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress Deficiencies 02/01/2006 proper exit design. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies 02/01/2006 an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area Deficiencies 02/01/2006 construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies 02/01/2006 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 02/01/2006 smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings Deficiencies 02/01/2006 protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

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