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Whitesburg Gardens Health Care

Contact Information:
105 Teakwood Drive  
Huntsville, Alabama 35801  
Phone Number: (256) 881-5000  

Whitesburg Gardens Health Care Facility Information

Number of Certified Beds 159 Sprinkler Systems Fully Sprinklered
Total Residents 148 Part of a Chain Yes
Precent of Beds Occupied 93% Located Within Hospital No
Resident and Family Conseling Resident Counseling Company Type For profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
 

Whitesburg Gardens Health Care Nursing Home Staff

Average number of registered nurse (rn) hours per day per resident. 0.31
Average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per day per nursing home resident. 0.86
Total number of hours worked by nursing staff for each resident in the nursing home. 1.17
Average number of certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours worked each week per resident. 1.95

Whitesburg Gardens Health Care Resident Information

Percent of High Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 19%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 44%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 10%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 2%
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: 5%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 8%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 8%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 1%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 11%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 26%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 15%
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: 49%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 9%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 11%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 3%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Delirium: 0%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Pressure Sores: 22%


Nursing Home Violations by Whitesburg Gardens Health Care
Health Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Administration Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment Deficiencies 09/20/2003 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 09/20/2003 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
Quality Care Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 09/20/2003 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 09/20/2003 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
Quality Care Deficiencies 09/20/2003 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 09/20/2003 Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 09/20/2003 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 09/20/2003 Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 09/20/2003 Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 11/11/2004 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 11/11/2004 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment Deficiencies 11/11/2004 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 11/11/2004 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 11/11/2004 Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 11/11/2004 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 11/11/2004 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 11/11/2004 Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 05/25/2006 Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 05/25/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 05/25/2006 Hire a qualified dietician. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 05/25/2006 Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 05/25/2006 1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 05/25/2006 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 05/25/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 05/25/2006 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 Rights Deficiencies 05/25/2006 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 05/25/2006 Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Fire Safety Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies 09/25/2003 corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress Deficiencies 09/25/2003 exits that are accessible at all times. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area Deficiencies 09/25/2003 construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 09/25/2003 fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies 11/16/2004 corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress Deficiencies 11/16/2004 exits that are accessible at all times. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies 11/16/2004 an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies 11/16/2004 properly maintained smoke detectors. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Building Contruction Deficiencies 06/01/2006 approved construction type or materials. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies 06/01/2006 an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Pattern Potential for minimal harm