Whispering Pines Health Care Center

3301 N CALUMET AVE
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-0508
General
Ratings
Deficiencies
Resident Stats
Staff Stats
Certified Beds: 146
Number of Residents: 115
Percent of Occupied Beds: 79%
Sprinkler Status: Fully Sprinklered
Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid
Type of Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Located Within a Hospital? No
Multi Nursing Home Ownership? No
Resident and Family Councils? Resident
Continuing Care Retirement Community? No
Quality Indicator Survey? No
Special Focus Facility? No
Overall: 2 Star Overall Rating
Health Inspection: 1 Star Health Inspection Rating
Nurse Staffing: 4 Star Nurse Staffing Rating
Quality Measures: 3 Star Quality Measures Rating
RN Only: 3 Star RN Only Rating
Date Type Category Deficiency Scope Level of Harm Date of Correction
20080523 Health Resident Rights Deficiencies 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 must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080622
20080523 Health Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080622
20080716 Health Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080815
20080716 Health Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080815
20080716 Health Resident Rights Deficiencies 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 must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080815
20080716 Health Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080828
20080729 Health Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080828
20080729 Health Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080828
20080729 Health Quality Care Deficiencies Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20080828
20081114 Health Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Actual harm 20090304
20081114 Health Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20090304
20090805 Health Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20090904
20091020 Health Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20091119
20091020 Health Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm 20091119
20091020 Health Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20091119
20091020 Health Resident Rights Deficiencies 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 must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20091119
20091020 Health Mistreatment Deficiencies Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. Isolated Actual harm 20091119
20100309 Health Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm 20100401
20100309 Health Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 20100401
  Value Notes
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season: 89
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination: 64
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased: 23
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain: 2
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores: 15
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores: 3
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained: 3
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious: 7
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder: 59
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder: 4
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair: 2
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse: 13
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection: 11
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight: 10
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season: 68
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination: 60
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium: 1
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain: 12
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores: 10
# of Residents: 115
# RN Hours per Resident: 0.48
# LPN Hours per Resident: 1.21
# CNA Hours per Resident: 2.19
Total Staff Hours per Resident: 1.69