CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER Nursing Home


CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER (CCN: 505406) is a Non profit - Other facility located in LYNDEN, WA (98264). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 142 certified beds and maintains an average of 89.6 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.17429 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since January 1, 1992 and the last listed health inspection was on April 13, 2023, The facility is located in Whatcom county and provides senior and nursing home care.

CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER

Address: 855 AARON DRIVE, LYNDEN, WA 98264

Phone: (360) 354-4434

County: Whatcom (360)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Other

Certified Beds: 142

Average Residents Per Day: 89.6 ()

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

Legal Business Name: CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER

First Approved Date: January 1, 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: 4 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

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: 2.53126, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.7206, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.9223, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.6430

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.17429

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.66990, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.7130

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0545

Nurse Staff Turnover: 38.8, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 40.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.4824, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7873, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3952

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.07732, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6754, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.8793

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.59001

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.15622

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-04-13 (Score: 4), Cycle 2: 2019-06-07 (Score: 96), Cycle 3: 2018-03-08 (Score: 277)

Total Weighted Health Score: 80.167

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 8

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 96739.50, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 855 AARON DRIVE,LYNDEN,WA,98264 (48.9625, -122.439)

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 2023-04-13

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 2023-05-08

Citation on 2022-11-10

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 2022-12-14

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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: 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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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: 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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2019-06-07

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 2019-07-05

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-02

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-02

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

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 2022-01-02

Citation on 2021-03-15

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 2021-03-30

Citation on 2021-03-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate foot care.

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 2021-03-30

Citation on 2018-03-08

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

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: 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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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 2018-04-15

Citation on 2018-03-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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 2018-04-15


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 2023-04-12

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0031, Version: New

Description: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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 2023-05-01

Citation on 2023-04-12

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0036, Version: New

Description: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

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 2023-05-01

Citation on 2023-04-12

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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 2023-05-01

Citation on 2023-04-12

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 2023-05-01

Citation on 2023-04-12

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 2023-05-01

Citation on 2019-05-29

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

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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 2019-06-18

Citation on 2019-05-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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 2019-06-18

Citation on 2019-05-29

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 2019-06-18

Citation on 2018-03-05

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: 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 2018-03-05

Citation on 2018-03-05

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 2018-04-04

Citation on 2018-03-05

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 2018-03-21

Citation on 2018-03-05

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 2018-04-04