LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON
Grade C — 78/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
77
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Total Fines
$31,272
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
100%
PRESTON, FORREST
100%
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
CROSS, CINDY
THURMOND, JOAN
JOHNSON, BRANDON
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2023 | Fine | — | $31,272 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (23)
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care 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
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control 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
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control 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
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service 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
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON in BURLINGTON, Kansas has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 77.5 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON has 23 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON been fined?
Yes. LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON has $31,272 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON has 77 certified beds with approximately 66 current residents (86% occupancy). The facility is located at 601 CROSS STREET, BURLINGTON, Kansas 66839. It is a for profit - individual facility.
Data Disclaimer
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