MemberoftheFamily.net
Get the nursing home care your loved one deserves.

Home lNursing Home Registry lWatch List lDanger Zone lVeterans  l Quality Indicators l Media  l  History
 

.

NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - SCOTTSBLUFF: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

111 WEST 36TH STREET

SCOTTSBLUFF NE

TELEPHONE: 3086352019

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 160 / 70

.
Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 07/19/09 , this home is listed because in at least one area they caused actual harm to a patient and/or subjected the patients to immediate jeopardy. More recent reports/corrections may be available. Check with the nursing home administrator. Actual harm is indicated by a score of G, H, I, while J, K, L indicate immediate jeopardy. The color coding scheme is below:
RATING DEFINITION
actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L
potential for more than minimal harm: score= D, E, F
potential for minimal harm: score= A, B, C
.
NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 2 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 01/13/2009
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. D
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. E
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. D
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. E
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. F
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
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 pla E
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
03/20/2006 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transf D
03/20/2006 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
03/20/2006 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
03/20/2006 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 th E
03/20/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
03/20/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. E
03/20/2006 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
03/20/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. G
03/20/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
03/20/2006 Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. G
03/20/2006 Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. G
03/20/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
03/20/2006 Provide a tasty and well-balanced diet that meets the nutritional needs of each resident. D
03/20/2006 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
03/20/2006 Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
06/14/2006 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
07/27/2006 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
07/27/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
07/27/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
07/27/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
10/30/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
10/30/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
10/30/2006 Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possibl G
10/30/2006 Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. D
11/20/2006 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. D
12/13/2006 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transf D
12/13/2006 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. D
12/13/2006 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
12/13/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
12/13/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
12/13/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
12/13/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
06/19/2007 Let the resident or the resident's representative look at all records. D
06/19/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transf D
06/19/2007 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. D
06/19/2007 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 th D
06/19/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
06/19/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
06/19/2007 Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. D
06/19/2007 Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. G
08/29/2007 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. D
08/29/2007 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
08/29/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/06/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
11/28/2007 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. E
05/14/2008 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transf D
05/14/2008 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. D
05/14/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
05/14/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
07/29/2008 post nurse staffing information. E
10/15/2008 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
10/15/2008 Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. D
10/15/2008 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
National Watch List: Select a State Home Page U.S. Nursing Home Registry: State Listings Contact Us Quality Indicators/Staffing
 
 

Lists and Advice

Alphabetical List of U.S. Nursing Homes
National Watch List
Nursing Home Honor Roll
State Ombudsmen List
 

Subscription Pages
VHA / VISN Information

Forms
HIPAA Complaint Form
Maryland Deficiency Form 

 


About MemberoftheFamily.net

History
Media Inquiries
Contact Us

 

 

Read Our New Book

 


As seen on NBC's
Today Show


'Danger Zone will provide you with a plan and the tools to get the right care at the right time.' 
 
—Edward C. Watters III, M.D.,
        coauthor of Danger Zone

 

 

 

Danger Zone
Unlock the Secrets of Nursing Home Medical Records and  Protect Your Loved One

Read More about Danger Zone
Purchase Danger Zone 

 

MemberoftheFamily.net
Home  l  Nursing Home Registry Watch List  l  Danger Zone  l  Veterans  l  Quality Indicatorsl Media  l  History  l  Contact Us  l  Privacy
© 2005 Member of the Family LLC