LifeQuest Nursing Center Review Nursing Home Quakertown, PA

LifeQuest Nursing Center
Category: Nursing Home
2450 John Fries Highway
Quakertown, PA 18951

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

When visiting LifeQuest Nursing Center, we felt as if we'd stepped on to a nature preserve. Situated on twenty acres of wooded grassy land, the grounds of this facility are awash in flowers, bushes and walkways. Deer roam freely in an expanse of greenery surrounding a delightful gazebo and walking path, all beautifully tended to and visible from most rooms in the facility. A road winds through rolling hills leading to a petunia-covered canopy covering the facility's patio entrance. A lobby with a friendly receptionist, vibrant aquarium and lots of comfortable seating welcomes visitors. Large potted plants soak in lots of sun from a skylight overhead. Large windows provide rooms with a view of lawns, gardens or woods, much to the delight of resident nature lovers. Residents are encouraged to bring personal items to decorate their own space. Corner rooms, available for higher risk patients, each have a window facing a nurses' station. Breakfast is served in the bedrooms, while lunch and dinner are enjoyed in the spacious dining room, a bright area that boasts fantastic views of the grounds. The large adjoining activity room hosts pastimes including sing-alongs, manicures, arts and crafts, bible study and socials. Comfy sitting areas dot brightly lit hallways, all looking out to beautiful, wide-open land.

Details

Year Built:	1986
Year Remodeled:	Ongoing
Current Mgmt. Since:	1986
No. of Floors:	1
Resident Capacity:	140
Facility Type:	Long-term Care

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

Facility Features

Activities/Recreation
Beauty/Barber Shop ($)
Chapel Services
Facility Parking
Guest Meals ($)
Outside Patio/Gardens
Private Visiting Room
Private Dining Room
Separate Therapy Room
24-hour Security
Wanderguard
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:	$220/day
Private Room:	$235/day
Rate Increase:	Periodically; usually 3-5%
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid, LTCI, HMO, Private, SSI

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.

03/28/2008 Health Survey for LifeQuest Nursing Center

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
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.	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
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Honor all of the resident's rights as a resident of the nursing home and as a citizen or resident of the United States.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

02/23/2007 Health Survey for LifeQuest Nursing Center

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and 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
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
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.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

01/19/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LifeQuest Nursing Center

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
portable fire extinguishers.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Building Contruction
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
approved construction type or materials.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly constructed piped-in oxygen systems.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
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.	Pattern	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.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

02/03/2006 Health Survey for LifeQuest Nursing Center

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual 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 who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	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 with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm