7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Nespelem, WA
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,173 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1 Convalescent Center Blvd, Nespelem, WA
(509) 634-2878
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
44
Certified beds
Average residents
35
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.17
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.4
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
96.0%
4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.8%
6.2 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.9% |
2.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.0% |
16.3%
14.3 pts better
|
11.4%
9.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.0% |
5.8%
1.8 pts better
|
5.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.0% |
12.1%
4.1 pts better
|
19.6%
11.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.3% |
15.9%
7.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.4% |
20.0%
7.6 pts better
|
16.3%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.9% |
15.8%
1.9 pts better
|
14.9%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.2%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 7.9% |
1.7%
6.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
6.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.1% |
23.5%
0.4 pts better
|
19.8%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.9% |
4.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.0% |
87.7%
7.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-26
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-26
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-05-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-05-30
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Inspection history
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-10
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,173
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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