BUCKINGHAM'S CHOICE Nursing Home


BUCKINGHAM'S CHOICE (CCN: 215329) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in ADAMSTOWN, MD (21710). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. It offers 42 certified beds and maintains an average of 22.9 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.82663 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since March 18, 2000 and the last listed health inspection was on August 19, 2019, The facility is located in Frederick county and provides senior and nursing home care.

BUCKINGHAM'S CHOICE Summary


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Provider Name: BUCKINGHAM'S CHOICE

Address: 3200 BAKER CIRCLE, ADAMSTOWN, MD 21710

Phone: (301) 644-1636

County: Frederick (100)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 42

Average Residents Per Day: 22.9 ()

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

Legal Business Name: INTEGRACE INC

First Approved Date: March 18, 2000

Affiliated Entity: ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES (9)

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: 3 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.48518, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5723, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.7691, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 2.3414

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.82663

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.15385, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 1.3225

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.2082

Nurse Staff Turnover: 16.7, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 22.2, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1224, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6901, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3029

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.38547, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6119, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 2.2004

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.88320

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.20253

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2019-08-19 (Score: 64), Cycle 2: 2018-06-22 (Score: 28), Cycle 3: 2017-03-10 (Score: 32)

Total Weighted Health Score: 46.667

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 0

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 650.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 3200 BAKER CIRCLE,ADAMSTOWN,MD,21710 (39.3209, -77.426)

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 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

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

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2019-08-19

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 2019-10-17

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

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

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-08-31

Citation on 2018-06-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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 2018-08-31

Citation on 2017-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

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 2017-05-15

Citation on 2017-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.

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 2017-05-15

Citation on 2017-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

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 2017-05-15

Citation on 2017-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

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 2017-05-15

Citation on 2017-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

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 2017-05-15

Citation on 2017-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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 2017-05-15


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 2019-08-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New

Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-30

Citation on 2019-08-15

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: 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 2019-09-30

Citation on 2019-08-15

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

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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 2019-09-30

Citation on 2018-06-25

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: 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 2018-07-30

Citation on 2018-06-25

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

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

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 2018-08-09

Citation on 2018-06-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-07-30

Citation on 2017-03-15

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 2017-05-15

Citation on 2017-03-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0916, Version: New

Description: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

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 2017-05-15

Citation on 2017-03-15

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

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

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 2017-05-15