adams house healthcare 80 fern dr. torrington, ct 06790 - Bernan

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THE CONNECTICUT NURSING HOME DIRECTORY (BERNAN PRESS)
ADAMS HOUSE HEALTHCARE
80 FERN DR.
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
(860) 482-7668
PROFILE:
● 90 Certified Beds
● 70 Residents in Certified
Beds
● 78% of Certified Beds
Occupied
● Medicare Certified
● Medicaid Certified
● Type of Ownership:
For profit - Corporation
● Not located in a Hospital
● A Multi-Nursing Home
(chain) Ownership
● Both Resident and Family
Councils
Quality measures
Percentage for
State National
ADAMS HOUSE
average average
HEALTHCARE
Residents in physical restraints 1% 10% 9%
Residents with infections 19% 15%
Not
Available
Residents with loss of ability in basic
daily tasks
27% 16% 16%
Residents with pain 6% 6% 9%
Residents with pressure sores 17% 8% 8%
Residents with pressure sores (with an
additional level of risk adjustment)
20% 8% 9%
Short stay residents who walk as well
or better
10% 35% 30%
Short stay residents with delirium 0% 4% 3%
Short stay residents with delirium (with
an additional level of risk adjustment)
0% 4% 3%
Short stay residents with pain 47% 23% 25%
Inspection Results
Range of health deficiencies in Connecticut: 0–38
Average number of health deficiencies in Connecticut: 9
Average number of health deficiencies in the United States: 7
Date of last inspection: 1/31/2003
Complaint investigations during: 3/1/2002–5/31/2003
Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home: 13
Quality Care Deficiencies
Date of Level of Residents
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to correction harm * affected
1. Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest
quality of life possible. 9/17/2002 2 Few
(7/1/2002)
2. Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent
dehydration. 9/17/2002 3 Few
(7/1/2002)
3. Give professional services that meet a professional standard of
quality. 9/17/2002 2 Few
(7/1/2002)

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4. Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest
quality of life possible. 12/30/2002 2 Few
(11/20/2002)
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Date of Level of Residents
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to correction harm * affected
5. a) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident’s
admission; b) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the
primary nurse, doctor, resident, or resident’s family, or representative; or 12/30/2002 2 Few
c) check and update the care plan.
(11/20/2002)
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Date of Level of Residents
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to correction harm * affected
6. Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the
resident is injured, there is a major change in resident’s physical/mental
health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident 12/30/2002 2 Few
must be transferred or discharged.
(11/20/2002)
7. Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident’s dignity and
self respect. 12/30/2002 2 Few
(11/20/2002)
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Date of Level of Residents
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to correction harm * affected
8. Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident.
(7/1/2002)
9/17/2002 2 Some
Environmental Deficiencies
Date of Level of Residents
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to correction harm * affected
9. Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause
accidents. 12/30/2002 3 Few
(11/20/2002)
10. Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.
(1/31/2003)
3/31/2003 2 Few
Administration Deficiencies
Date of Level of Residents
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to correction harm * affected
11. Follow all laws and professional standards.
(7/1/2002)
12. Give or get x-rays and other tests to meet the needs of residents.
(11/20/2002)
13. Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.
(11/20/2002)
9/17/2002 2 Few
12/30/2002 2 Few
12/30/2002 2 Few
* 1–4 indicates least to most.