LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE

Category: Nursing Home

1526 LOMBARD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

Medicare, Medicaid, LTCI, HMO, Private, SSI, VA

Capacity: 150 beds

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LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE Description

Liberty Court, Genesis Eldercare Details

Year Built:	1895
Year Remodeled:	1999
Current Mgmt. Since:	1996
No. of Floors:	4
Resident Capacity:	150
Facility Type:	Long-term Care, Short-term Rehab

Liberty Court, Genesis Eldercare Special

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

Liberty Court, Genesis Eldercare 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:	Italian, Mandarin, Spanish

Liberty Court, Genesis Eldercare Features

Facility Features:	Activities/Recreation, Beauty/Barber Shop ($), Chapel Services, Facility Parking, Guest Meals, Private Visiting Room, Private Dining Room, Separate Therapy Room, 24-hour Security, Whirlpool Baths
Room Features:	Cable TV Ready, Telephone Ready ($)

Liberty Court, Genesis Eldercare Costs

Shared Room:	$292/day
Private Room:	$292/day
Shared Respite Room:	$292/day
Private Respite Room:	$292/day
Rate Increase:	Annually; usually 3-5%
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid, LTCI, HMO, Private, SSI, VA

CMS Inspection Results for LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE

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.

03/16/2009 Fire Safety Survey for LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Building Contruction
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
approved construction type or materials.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Pattern	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
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	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
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper backup exit lighting.	Isolated	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
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Isolated	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

03/05/2009 Health Survey for LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
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
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

03/31/2008 Fire Safety Survey for LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly maintained smoke detectors.	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	Potential for minimal 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

03/13/2008 Health Survey for LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
post nurse staffing information.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Get rid of garbage properly.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	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
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 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 professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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
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 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
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

04/12/2007 Health Survey for LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Follow all laws and professional standards.	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	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	Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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

03/14/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIBERTY COURT, GENESIS ELDERCARE

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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 constructed linen or trash chutes.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
exits that are accessible 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.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm