| West Side House Ltc Facility | |
| 35 Fruit Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609 | |
| (978) 361-5032 | |
| Name | West Side House Ltc Facility |
|---|---|
| Location | 35 Fruit Street, Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 91 |
| Occupancy Rate | 55.93% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 225500 |
| Legal Business Name | West Side Corporation |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Corporation |
| Chain | Elder Services (6 nursing homes) |
| Chain Average Overall Rating | 2.2 out of 5 |
| NPI Number | 1013984871 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | West Side Corporation |
| Doing Business As | West Side House |
| Address | 35 Fruit St, Worcester, MA 01609 |
| Phone Number | 508-752-6763 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.26 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.47 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.84 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.79 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 70% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Jan 24, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 24, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 24, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Minimal harm potential, pattern | Corrected by Jan 24, 2025 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 4, 2024 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Oct 4, 2023 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Sep 29, 2023 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Sep 29, 2023 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 29, 2023 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 29, 2023 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 29, 2023 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 29, 2023 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 29, 2023 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.59 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.5 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.32 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.94 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.92 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.48 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.93 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.86 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Not Available | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Not Available | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.98 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 35.32 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Not Available | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.5 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 10.57 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 65.35 | 15.38 |
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