Western Convalescent Hospital Review Nursing Home Los Angeles, CA

Western Convalescent Hospital
Category: Nursing Home
2190 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90018

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

This residential neighborhood looks a bit rough around the edges. During our visit, some stripped cars were parked across the street and graffiti marked the bus stop benches. The building's pink exterior is bordered by mint green trim and dark rose flourishes. In the front of the building, a large tree sways in welcome and a walkway leads past outdoor plants to the entryway. The lobby is characterized by its tasteful mahogany furniture. Seasonal and therefore ever-changing décor fills the building. During our tour, a beautiful bouquet sat atop one of the glass and wood tables. Pink valances with matching curtains mark the entrance door. A similar theme carries on throughout the facility: pink dominates, although the white tile floors have a pink and baby blue pattern. There are paintings of flowers throughout the facility. Residents' medium-sized rooms allow for ample personal space. Some rooms are decorated by pink dividers and sheets, whereas others sport mint green color schemes. All are exceptionally clean. Tiny gold chandeliers hang down into the first-floor dining room. From the green-cushioned chairs, residents can enjoy the large floral painting. The hanging mirror serves to open up the room. The dining room on the second floor looks out onto Adams Boulevard. A piano and big-screen TV wait in the wings. The small patio is made from brown granite-like material, and the benches are constructed from a similar material. There is a larger patio as well, with a few plants. Big bulletin boards in front of the nurses' station announce activities and news. Mornings usually see exercise programs, trivia games and current events discussions, whereas afternoon activities include bingo, watching movies and various classes. Weekly religious services see to residents' spiritual needs. Residents seemed to run across a continuum of activity levels. We watched as an activity director played the piano and some residents sat and sang along in energetic bursts of notes; others just watched and listened to the musical mayhem intently. Some residents watched TV in their rooms. We witnessed a caregiver encouraging one resident to join others in the dining area rather than staying in his room. One of the highlights of our tour was meeting a jovial 112-year-old resident who has numerous plaques and awards honoring her as the oldest California resident! Staff development training is conducted monthly.

Details

Year Built:	1969
Year Remodeled:	2000
Current Mgmt. Since:	1981
No. of Floors:	2
Resident Capacity:	129
Facility Type:	Long-term Care, Short-term Rehab, Ventilator Unit

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:	Korean, Spanish, Tagalog

Facility Features

Activities/Recreation
Beauty/Barber Shop
Chapel Services
Outside Patio/Gardens
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:	$155/day
Respite Stays:
Shared Room (Respite):	$155/day
Rate Increase:	Annually; usually 3%
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, Private, VA

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.

08/10/2007 Fire Safety Survey for Western Convalescent Hospital

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an automatic smoke detection system in all hallways.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Isolated	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

08/04/2007 Health Survey for Western Convalescent Hospital

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Isolated	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
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
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
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident has the right to join in social, religious, and community activities.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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

05/22/2006 Fire Safety Survey for Western Convalescent Hospital

Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
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

05/11/2006 Health Survey for Western Convalescent Hospital

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Potential for minimal 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
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/27/2005 Fire Safety Survey for Western Convalescent Hospital

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
no-smoking signs where oxygen is used.	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
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.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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

04/12/2005 Health Survey for Western Convalescent Hospital

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	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
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
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
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
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm