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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

GRACE MANOR HEALTH CARE FACILITY: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

10 SYMPHONY CIRCLE

BUFFALO NY

TELEPHONE: 7168847223

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 167 / 92

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 06/25/08 , 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
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NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 10/15/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
Keep all essential equipment working safely. D
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. E
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. E
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. G
Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion. G
Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. D
Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. G
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
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. D
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
04/02/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
06/20/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
06/20/2005 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
08/15/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
02/27/2007 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
02/27/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
02/27/2007 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
02/27/2007 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
03/26/2007 Keep each resident free from drugs that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. D
03/26/2007 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. B
03/26/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
03/26/2007 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
03/26/2007 Make sure that each resident gets help to keep vision and hearing. D
03/26/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
04/20/2007 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
04/20/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
04/20/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. K
04/20/2007 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. K
03/28/2008 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
03/28/2008 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
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