View Park Convalescent Hospital Review Nursing Home Los Angeles, CA

View Park Convalescent Hospital
Category: Nursing Home
3737 Don Felipe Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008

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

View Park Convalescent Hospital sits on the lower end of a hilly residential street, just a quarter mile from Crenshaw Boulevard, a busy thoroughfare. Churches, residences and other senior facilities compose the surrounding area. Although the street is rather quiet, it sees its fair share of traffic. Meticulously maintained plantings cover some of the front lawn, which spans to the sidewalk. The sidewalk is bordered by a grassy section where mature trees stretch their limbs. A dark mansard roof contrasts the building's beige exterior. The vast entry hall, with a high ceiling, an asphalt tile floor and chairs, has windows on either side of the wood-faced double doors. Underneath a large mantelpiece, a painted wood fire "crackles" in silent stillness, a pretty replacement for the real deal. Resident rooms start just beyond the nurses' station. We found them to be homey, with floral quilts, small writing desks and wood cabinets. Shared rooms overlook the concrete center patio, which is dotted with potted plants, umbrella-topped tables and chairs. Some rooms have sliding-glass doors for direct access. Two bright dining rooms also accommodate activities, including exercise, arts and crafts, bingo, music appreciation classes and live entertainment. Groups are separated based on level of awareness and functioning. The larger dining room also overlooks the concrete patio. The smaller dining room in the back of the building is ideally situated for admiring the views of downtown LA and Hollywood. When family comes to visit, they often use one of the dining rooms for private time with their loved one. Residents range in age from mid-50s to 104, and the majority stay long-term. Even the residents in wheelchairs appeared lively, pleasantly interacting with staff members. The administrator, who led our tour, told us he'd only been on the job for a month. We were delighted to note that he was still able to greet all the residents we encountered by name.

Details

Year Built:	1964
Year Remodeled:	2002
Current Mgmt. Since:	1986
No. of Floors:	1
Resident Capacity:	99
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, Universal Precautions, 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
Guest Meals
Outside Patio/Gardens
Private Visiting Room
Private Dining Room
Separate Therapy Room
24-hour Security
Whirlpool Baths

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:	$165/day
Private Room:	$205/day
Rate Increase:	Annually; usually 6-8%
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.

11/15/2007 Fire Safety Survey for View Park Convalescent Hospital

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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

10/21/2007 Health Survey for View Park Convalescent Hospital

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
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
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
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.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

08/24/2006 Fire Safety Survey for View Park Convalescent Hospital

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
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

08/22/2006 Health Survey for View Park Convalescent Hospital

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
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
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

07/26/2005 Fire Safety Survey for View Park Convalescent Hospital

Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

06/08/2005 Health Survey for View Park Convalescent Hospital

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
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.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm