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Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BIRMINGHAM, Alabama)

733 MARY VANN LANE, BIRMINGHAM, Alabama 35215

Phone: 2058541361

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
132
Avg Residents/Day
118.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Jefferson
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityAlabama AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.400.66-0.26
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.983.90-0.93
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.7/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover56.1%46.8%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-05-13Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.L – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-05-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-05-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-05-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-05-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-05-13Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-13Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-13Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-04-20Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-04-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-05-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-13Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-13Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-13Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$24,834
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
5
Number of Fines
6
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-05-13Fine$4,017-
2024-05-13Fine$4,017-
2024-05-13Fine$5,600-
2024-05-13Fine$5,600-
2024-05-13Fine$5,600-
2024-05-13Payment Denial-54 days starting 2024-06-12

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