LIVING CENTER WEST Nursing Home


LIVING CENTER WEST (CCN: 165278) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (52403). The facility has an overall rating of 4/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. It offers 100 certified beds and maintains an average of 79.8 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.05957 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since May 1, 1996 and the last listed health inspection was on May 25, 2022, The facility is located in Linn county and provides senior and nursing home care.

LIVING CENTER WEST Summary


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Provider Name: LIVING CENTER WEST

Address: 1050 4TH AVENUE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403

Phone: (319) 366-8714

County: Linn (560)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 100

Average Residents Per Day: 79.8 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: S.T.L. CARE COMPANY

First Approved Date: May 1, 1996

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: None

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 4 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.94646, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5791, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5339, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1131

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.05957

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.46751, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.5786

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0201

Nurse Staff Turnover: 55.1, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 58.8, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.7835, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6230, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2777

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.22329, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6859, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.7243

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.59253

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.89733

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2022-05-25 (Score: 48), Cycle 2: 2021-03-18 (Score: 8), Cycle 3: 2019-05-02 (Score: 20)

Total Weighted Health Score: 30.000

Reported Incidents: 2, Substantiated Complaints: 5

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 5, Total Fines in Dollars: 6575.34, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 5

Location and GPS: 1050 4TH AVENUE SE,CEDAR RAPIDS,IA,52403 (41.9815, -91.657)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2024-01-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-26

Citation on 2023-10-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-16

Citation on 2023-10-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-16

Citation on 2022-05-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-25

Citation on 2021-03-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-03-31

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-11

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-11

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-11

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-11


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2022-06-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0232, Version: New

Description: Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-07

Citation on 2022-06-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-09

Citation on 2022-06-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-14

Citation on 2022-06-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-25

Citation on 2022-06-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0921, Version: New

Description: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-14

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New

Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2021-04-23

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-03-29

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-03-22

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-03-29

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-03-29

Citation on 2019-05-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New

Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-20

Citation on 2019-05-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-23