VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER Review Nursing Home BILLINGS, MT

VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER
Category: Nursing Home
1807 24TH ST W
BILLINGS, MT 59102

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851321095

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Resident Capacity:

138

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PRICES MAY INCREASE. PLEASE CALL FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid

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.

11/29/2007 Health Survey for VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
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
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

10/04/2006 Health Survey for VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
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
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
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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

08/16/2005 Fire Safety Survey for VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly protected cooking facilities.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Exit and Exit Access
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
large enough exits.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
properly spaced exits.	Widespread	Potential for minimal 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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Pattern	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

07/29/2005 Health Survey for VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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 Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that all needed doctor visits are made personally by a doctor, as required.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
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
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