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Wedgewood Healthcare Center

Contact Information:
1010 Carpenter's Way  
Lakeland, Florida 33809  
Phone Number: (863) 815-0488  

Wedgewood Healthcare Center Facility Information

Number of Certified Beds 120 Sprinkler Systems Fully Sprinklered
Total Residents 114 Part of a Chain Yes
Precent of Beds Occupied 95% Located Within Hospital No
Resident and Family Conseling Resident Counseling Company Type For profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
 

Wedgewood Healthcare Center Nursing Home Staff

Average number of registered nurse (rn) hours per day per resident. 0.6
Average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per day per nursing home resident. 0.72
Total number of hours worked by nursing staff for each resident in the nursing home. 1.32
Average number of certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours worked each week per resident. 2.64

Wedgewood Healthcare Center Resident Information

Percent of High Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 18%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 89%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 8%
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: 9%
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: 3%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 89%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 12%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 27%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 22%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 4%
Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: Not Available - This facility has too few residents at the moment to give an accurate report. Please contact the nursing home directly to obtain current information.
Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 58%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 73%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 30%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 85%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Delirium: 1%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Pressure Sores: 18%


Nursing Home Violations by Wedgewood Healthcare Center
Health Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Administration Deficiencies 10/29/2004 Follow all laws and professional standards. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 10/29/2004 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Quality Care Deficiencies 10/29/2004 Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 10/29/2004 Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 04/29/2005 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies 04/29/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 04/29/2005 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/29/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/29/2005 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 04/29/2005 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 04/29/2005 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 04/29/2005 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 04/29/2005 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 04/29/2005 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
Mistreatment Deficiencies 05/04/2006 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
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 05/04/2006 Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 05/04/2006 Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 05/04/2006 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
Fire Safety Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Exits and Egress Deficiencies 10/26/2004 exits that are accessible at all times. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings Deficiencies 10/26/2004 exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies 04/29/2005 an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical Deficiencies 04/29/2005 properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies 04/29/2005 record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies 04/29/2005 emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Widespread Potential for minimal harm