7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Nome, AK
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1100 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK
(907) 443-3311
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
18
Certified beds
Average residents
18
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
2.76
Registered nurse staffing · state 2.15 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.83
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.86 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
5.03
Nurse aide staffing · state 4.17 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
8.61
All reported nurse hours · state 7.00 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
3.58
RN + LPN hours · state 2.83 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
6.94
Weekend nurse staffing · state 6.21 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
2.19
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 1.62 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
3.47
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
10.86
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.08
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 15.38% |
8.2%
7.2 pts better
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 26 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 100% |
42%
58 pts better
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 42 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.8%
6.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.8% |
5.3%
0.5 pts better
|
11.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.9% |
4.9%
2 pts better
|
5.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.7% |
14.3%
8.6 pts better
|
19.6%
13.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 34.4% |
18.4%
16 pts worse
|
16.7%
17.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 34.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.1% |
19.9%
13.8 pts better
|
16.3%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.3% |
16.3%
5 pts better
|
14.9%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.3% |
3.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.2% |
19.9%
6.7 pts better
|
19.8%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
7.8%
7.8 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2022-09-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-08-29
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-08-29
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-08-19
Inspection history
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-11-18
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 2024-11-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Ensure each resident room has a window to the outside that meets requirements
Corrected 2024-11-18
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 2023-07-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-09-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-09-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-09-29
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-09-29
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-09-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-29
Penalties and ownership
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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