INDEPENDENCE HOUSE Nursing Home


INDEPENDENCE HOUSE (CCN: 365860) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in FOSTORIA, OH (44830). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 5/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 50 certified beds and maintains an average of 36.6 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.79175 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since February 10, 1992 and the last listed health inspection was on February 10, 2022, The facility is located in Hancock county and provides senior and nursing home care.

INDEPENDENCE HOUSE Summary


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Provider Name: INDEPENDENCE HOUSE

Address: 1000 INDEPENDENCE RD, FOSTORIA, OH 44830

Phone: (419) 435-8505

County: Hancock (330)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 50

Average Residents Per Day: 36.6 ()

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

Legal Business Name: BLANCHARD VALLEY CONTINUING CARE SERVICES

First Approved Date: February 10, 1992

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 5 ()

QM Rating: 4 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.36553, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6841, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.7420, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.4262

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.79175

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.36980, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4050

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0256

Nurse Staff Turnover: 37.8, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 37.5, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1268, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7330, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3437

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.26590, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6886, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.8135

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.73068

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.31552

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2022-02-10 (Score: 0), Cycle 2: 2019-06-13 (Score: 32), Cycle 3: 2018-05-31 (Score: 0)

Total Weighted Health Score: 10.667

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 0

Infection Control Citations: 0

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

Location and GPS: 1000 INDEPENDENCE RD,FOSTORIA,OH,44830 (41.1465, -83.429)

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 2019-06-13

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2019-06-13

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2019-06-13

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2019-06-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2019-06-13

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 2019-07-22


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 2019-06-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2019-06-13

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2019-06-13

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2019-06-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0753, Version: New

Description: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2019-06-13

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

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

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 2019-07-22

Citation on 2018-05-30

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 2018-07-02

Citation on 2018-05-30

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 2018-07-02