MOUNT CARMEL BLUFFS Nursing Home


MOUNT CARMEL BLUFFS (CCN: 165792) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in DUBUQUE, IA (52003). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. It offers 60 certified beds and maintains an average of 42.4 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.68322 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since August 31, 2021 and the last listed health inspection was on December 29, 2022, The facility is located in Dubuque county and provides senior and nursing home care.

MOUNT CARMEL BLUFFS Summary


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Provider Name: MOUNT CARMEL BLUFFS

Address: 1160 CARMEL DRIVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52003

Phone: (563) 556-5474

County: Dubuque (300)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 60

Average Residents Per Day: 42.4 ()

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

Legal Business Name: BVM-PHS SENIOR HOUSING INC

First Approved Date: August 31, 2021

Affiliated Entity: PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES (412)

Retirement Community: Y, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 1 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.03288, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.2776, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3727, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.6503

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.68322

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.01216, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.8718

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.3135

Nurse Staff Turnover: 43.3, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 35.7, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9478, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.5845, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2533

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.17204, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.3505, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 2.0414

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 5.29899

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.53969

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2022-12-29 (Score: 0), Cycle 2: 2021-07-22 (Score: 24), Cycle 3: (Score: .)

Total Weighted Health Score: 9.600

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 0

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 0, Total Fines in Dollars: 0.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 0

Location and GPS: 1160 CARMEL DRIVE,DUBUQUE,IA,52003 (42.4752, -90.656)

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 2021-07-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-21

Citation on 2021-07-22

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 2021-08-21

Citation on 2021-07-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

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 2021-08-21

Citation on 2021-07-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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 2021-08-21

Citation on 2021-07-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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 2021-08-21


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 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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 2023-01-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

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 2023-01-31

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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 2023-01-20

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0325, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

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 2023-01-05

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm 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 2023-01-12

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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 2023-01-12

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New

Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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 2023-01-12

Citation on 2023-01-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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 2023-01-31

Citation on 2021-07-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0131, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

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 2021-08-26

Citation on 2021-07-26

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 2021-08-26

Citation on 2021-07-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0354, Version: New

Description: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

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 2021-08-26

Citation on 2021-07-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New

Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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 2021-08-26

Citation on 2021-07-26

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 2021-08-26

Citation on 2021-07-26

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 2021-08-26

Citation on 2021-07-26

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 2021-08-26

Citation on 2021-07-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0922, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical 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 2021-08-26