Provider Name: THE PINES AT BLUE HILL
Address: 414 NORTH WILLSON STREET, BLUE HILL, NE 68930
Phone: (402) 756-2080
County: Webster (900)
Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds: 62
Average Residents Per Day: 33.4 ()
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No
Legal Business Name: PINES AT BLUE HILL LLC
First Approved Date: June 1, 1994
Affiliated Entity: ()
Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:
Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: Y
Resident Family Council: Resident
Sprinkler System Status: Yes
Overall Rating: 1 ()
Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()
QM Rating: 1 ()
Long Stay QM Rating: 1 ()
Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()
Staffing Rating: 3 ()
Staffing Report Note:
PT Staffing Note:
Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.45856, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8100, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5709, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3810
Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.83956
Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.30677, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4788
PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0193
Nurse Staff Turnover: 66.7, Nurse Turnover Note:
RN Turnover: , RN Turnover Note: 6
Admin Left Number: 2, Admin Turnover Note:
Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9950, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6687, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3037
Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.51053, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8938, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.7082
Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.07818
Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.51228
Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-05-03 (Score: 80), Cycle 2: 2021-11-23 (Score: 84), Cycle 3: 2020-08-20 (Score: 40)
Total Weighted Health Score: 74.667
Reported Incidents: 2, Substantiated Complaints: 4
Infection Control Citations:
Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 3, Total Fines in Dollars: 40400.75, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 3
Location and GPS: 414 NORTH WILLSON STREET,BLUE HILL,NE,68930 (40.3351, -98.444)
Process Date: 2024-03-01
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:
Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
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
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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 2023-04-21
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 2023-04-21
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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 2023-06-13
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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 2023-06-13
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: 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 2023-06-13
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: 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 2023-06-13
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 2023-06-13
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 2023-06-13
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 2023-06-13
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 2023-06-13
Type: Health, Deficiency: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
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 2023-06-13
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 2022-11-04
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
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 2022-11-04
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 2022-11-04
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-04
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 2022-11-04
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: 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 2021-12-31
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 2021-12-31
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 2021-12-31
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 2021-12-31
Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with 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 2021-12-31
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 2021-12-31
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 2020-10-02
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 2020-10-02
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 2020-10-02
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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 2020-10-02
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 2020-10-02
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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 2020-10-02
Type: Health, Deficiency: Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
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 2020-10-02
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:
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New
Description: Implement emergency and standby power 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 2023-06-10
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New
Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
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 2023-06-10
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 2023-06-10
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 2023-06-10
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 2023-06-10
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New
Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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 2023-06-10
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 2023-06-10
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: 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 2021-12-31
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 2021-12-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0751, Version: New
Description: Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
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 2021-12-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0919, Version: New
Description: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
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 2021-12-31
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 2021-12-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New
Description: Implement emergency and standby power 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 2020-10-02
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0291, Version: New
Description: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
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 2020-10-02
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0331, Version: New
Description: Construct fire resistant interior walls.
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 2020-10-02
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 2020-10-02
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0374, Version: New
Description: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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 2020-10-02
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 2020-10-02
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 2020-10-02
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0914, Version: New
Description: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
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 2020-10-02
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 2020-10-02