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80/100

LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BURLINGTON, Kansas)

601 CROSS STREET, BURLINGTON, Kansas 66839

Phone: 6203642117

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
77
Avg Residents/Day
67
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Coffey
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityKansas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.530.73-0.20
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.504.13-0.64
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover47.8%48%-

Health Citation History

21 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-12-11Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Freedom 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
2024-12-11Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2023-01-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

36 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-12-11Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-11Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-31Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesInclude a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesCreate arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-12Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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