SMITH HEALTH CARE LTD Nursing Home


SMITH HEALTH CARE LTD (CCN: 395716) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in MOUNTAIN TOP, PA (18707). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 37 certified beds and maintains an average of 34.8 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.20303 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since August 1, 1986 and the last listed health inspection was on May 18, 2023, The facility is located in Luzerne county and provides senior and nursing home care.

SMITH HEALTH CARE LTD Summary


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Provider Name: SMITH HEALTH CARE LTD

Address: 453 SOUTH MAIN ROAD, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707

Phone: (570) 868-3664

County: Luzerne (480)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 37

Average Residents Per Day: 34.8 ()

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

Legal Business Name: SMITH HEALTH CARE LTD

First Approved Date: August 1, 1986

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: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.61371, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8104, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.7789, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.5893

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.20303

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.89116, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.6969

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0491

Nurse Staff Turnover: 60.6, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 50.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.3336, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8785, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4901

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.40875, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6807, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.5987

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.72692

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.46140

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-05-18 (Score: 28), Cycle 2: 2022-06-03 (Score: 32), Cycle 3: 2021-08-06 (Score: 28)

Total Weighted Health Score: 29.333

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: 453 SOUTH MAIN ROAD,MOUNTAIN TOP,PA,18707 (41.1252, -75.926)

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 2023-05-18

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 2023-06-30

Citation on 2023-05-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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 2023-06-30

Citation on 2023-05-18

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 2023-06-30

Citation on 2022-06-03

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-30

Citation on 2022-06-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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 2022-07-30

Citation on 2022-06-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

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 2022-07-30

Citation on 2021-08-06

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 2021-09-22

Citation on 2021-08-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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 2021-09-22

Citation on 2021-08-06

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 2021-09-22


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 2023-05-30

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

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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 2023-06-30

Citation on 2023-05-30

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

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-30

Citation on 2022-06-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0133, Version: New

Description: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

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 2022-08-12

Citation on 2022-06-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

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 2022-08-12

Citation on 2022-06-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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 2022-08-12

Citation on 2022-06-13

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 2022-08-12

Citation on 2022-06-13

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

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

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 2022-08-12

Citation on 2022-06-13

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

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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 2022-08-12

Citation on 2022-06-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0371, Version: New

Description: Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

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 2022-08-12

Citation on 2021-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0291, Version: New

Description: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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 2021-09-24

Citation on 2021-08-19

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 2021-09-24

Citation on 2021-08-19

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

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-24

Citation on 2021-08-19

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 2021-09-24

Citation on 2021-08-19

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

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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 2021-09-24