CHOICE HEALTHCARE AT ABINGDON Nursing Home


CHOICE HEALTHCARE AT ABINGDON (CCN: 495338) is a For profit - Limited Liability company facility located in ABINGDON, VA (24210). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 119 certified beds and maintains an average of 90.8 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 2.95898 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since July 1, 1999 and the last listed health inspection was on October 28, 2021, The facility is located in Washington county and provides senior and nursing home care.

CHOICE HEALTHCARE AT ABINGDON Summary


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Provider Name: CHOICE HEALTHCARE AT ABINGDON

Address: 600 WALDEN ROAD, ABINGDON, VA 24210

Phone: (276) 628-5137

County: Washington (950)

Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company

Certified Beds: 119

Average Residents Per Day: 90.8 ()

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

Legal Business Name: 600 WALDEN OPCO LLC

First Approved Date: July 1, 1999

Affiliated Entity: CHOICE HEALTHCARE (588)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 1 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.50175, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.0555, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.4017, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.4572

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.95898

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.51735, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2320

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0229

Nurse Staff Turnover: 37.3, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 22.2, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.2989, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8754, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.5106

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.33079, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8897, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.2964

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.53102

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.15326

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2021-10-28 (Score: 36), Cycle 2: 2019-05-02 (Score: 80), Cycle 3: 2018-02-08 (Score: 64)

Total Weighted Health Score: 55.333

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 2

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: 600 WALDEN ROAD,ABINGDON,VA,24210 (36.7200, -81.960)

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 2021-10-28

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 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-10-28

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 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-10-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

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 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-10-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or obtain dental services for each 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 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-10-28

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 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-10-28

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 2021-12-03

Citation on 2022-06-23

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 2022-07-20

Citation on 2022-06-23

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 2022-07-20

Citation on 2022-06-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled 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 2022-07-20

Citation on 2022-06-23

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 2022-07-20

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each 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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

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: 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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

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: 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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2019-05-02

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 2019-06-13

Citation on 2018-02-08

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled 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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted 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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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 2018-03-14

Citation on 2018-02-08

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 2018-03-14


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 2021-11-05

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

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

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 2022-01-07

Citation on 2021-11-05

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

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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 2022-01-07

Citation on 2021-11-05

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 2022-01-07

Citation on 2021-11-05

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 2022-01-07

Citation on 2021-11-05

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

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2022-02-25

Citation on 2021-11-05

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 2022-02-25

Citation on 2021-11-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas 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 2022-02-25

Citation on 2021-11-05

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: 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 2022-01-07

Citation on 2021-11-05

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

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

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 2022-01-07

Citation on 2018-04-30

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

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

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2018-07-30

Citation on 2018-04-30

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: 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 2018-06-21

Citation on 2018-04-30

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 2018-06-21

Citation on 2018-04-30

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 2018-06-21