The Vinton Lutheran Home
Grade D — 68/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
61
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Total Fines
$3,250
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
CAMPBELL, CHARLES
DEVRIES, KEVIN
HESSON, ASHLEY
KLOPPENBORG, DAN
NEWTON, DANIEL
PAYNE, SUSAN
WEGENER, JAMES
WOLTEMATH, DOUGLAS
WOOD, DOROTHEA
CAMPBELL, CHARLES
LINDSTROM, JERRY
WOOD, DOROTHEA
BUCHTELA, RONDA
GLOEDE, DIANE
WOOD, DOUGLAS
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2023 | Fine | — | $3,250 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (21)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for The Vinton Lutheran Home?
The Vinton Lutheran Home in Vinton, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 67.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for The Vinton Lutheran Home?
The Vinton Lutheran Home has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does The Vinton Lutheran Home have?
The Vinton Lutheran Home has 21 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has The Vinton Lutheran Home been fined?
Yes. The Vinton Lutheran Home has $3,250 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does The Vinton Lutheran Home have?
The Vinton Lutheran Home has 61 certified beds with approximately 50 current residents (82% occupancy). The facility is located at 1301 Second Avenue South, Vinton, Iowa 52349. It is a non profit - corporation facility.
Data Disclaimer
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