Country Villa Wilshire Review Nursing Home Los Angeles, CA

Country Villa Wilshire
Category: Nursing Home
855 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046

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(Provided by Gilbert Guide's on-site reviewer)

This facility is located on Fairfax Avenue, a busy thoroughfare. The neighborhood is rather plain save for the evergreen trees lining the street. A palm tree stands to one side of the facility, along with some geraniums and a jade tree. The building is beige stucco with a beige canvas awning across the front. Steps lead to the main entrance alongside a ramp for wheelchair users. Inside, the polished wood floor has an embedded star design. The admissions coordinator's office and nurses' station sit on one side of the entrance. A lounge area is sparsely furnished, but does have a big-screen TV. The spacious therapy room is equipped for all kinds of rehabilitation. Another area doubles as an activity and dining room and contains a lovely wooden credenza; the small room is brightened by artificial flowers and has a view onto the outdoor patio. There are two patios, one smaller than the other. Both have a few potted plants and plenty of seating, and some common areas lead directly out to them. Residents' rooms are comfortably sized and have plain, albeit durable, furniture. Some rooms look out onto one of the patios, while others have a less spectacular view of the street or the building side. Some rooms have showers, but all residents use the larger bathing areas down the hall with staff attending to them. Residents range in age from seventy to ninety; most are long-term residents and are for the most part sedentary. Activities, therefore, include card or board games. Driving excursions are commonplace as most residents enjoy a change of scenery now and then. The admission coordinator who guided our tour introduced to all of the staffers we passed. She knew all the residents by name and had a kind word to say to most, beyond simply greeting them. Everyone seemed friendly and cheery. We also noted that staff members were immersed in their work and willing to help in any situation. For safety, doors are locked after visiting hours.

Details

Year Built:	1964
Year Remodeled:	2005
Current Mgmt. Since:	1964
No. of Floors:	1
Resident Capacity:	81
Facility Type:	Long-term Care, Short-term Rehab

Special

Family Included in Care Planning:	Yes
Special Diets Accommodated: Yes
Proximity to Emergency Svcs.:	Under 8 miles
Nearby Shopping and Entertainment:	Yes

Staff

Registered Dietician on Staff:	Yes
Caregiver Training:	Dementia, Ethics, Family Communication, Grief, Pain Management, Patient Transfers, Stress Management, Transition Issues, Universal Precautions, Validation Therapy, Wound Care
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Principal Staff Language(s):	English
Language(s) Spoken:	Spanish, Tagalog

Facility Features

Activities/Recreation
Beauty/Barber Shop
Chapel Services
Facility Parking
Guest Meals ($)
Outside Patio/Gardens
Separate Therapy Room
24-hour Security

Room Features

Cable TV Ready
Space for personal items
Shared Bathrooms
Telephone Ready

Costs

PRICES MAY INCREASE. PLEASE CALL FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
Shared Room:	$167-$173/day
Rate Increase:	Annually
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, Private

CMS Inspection Results

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

05/16/2007 Fire Safety Survey for Country Villa Wilshire

Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/17/2007 Health Survey for Country Villa Wilshire

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

01/13/2006 Fire Safety Survey for Country Villa Wilshire

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly protected cooking facilities.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Interior Finish
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire-resistant room wall surfaces.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
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

01/12/2006 Health Survey for Country Villa Wilshire

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep sound levels comfortable.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
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.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
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
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
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

12/14/2004 Fire Safety Survey for Country Villa Wilshire

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoking Regulations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
posted No-smoking signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

11/30/2004 Health Survey for Country Villa Wilshire

Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
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
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm