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ST. THOMAS MORE
4922 LA SALLE RD
HYATTSVILLE, MD  20782

(301) 864-2333

Size (date of last inspection: 20060516)
220 total beds available
214 current residents
97% occupied

Staff Presence
4.13 nurse hours per resident per day
0.39 with Registered Nurses
1.5 with Licensed Practical Nurses
2.24 with Certified Nurse Assistants

Medicare and Medicaid
Yes participant in Medicare
Yes participant in Medicaid

Administration Details
  • This home is owned by a non-profit corporation
  • This home is not located within a hospital
  • The owner does not own other homes
  • This home has resident and family councils

    Resident Details (survey date: 20060516)
    7%Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious
    1%Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
    2%Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain
    54%Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder
    19%Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores
    1%Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
    3%Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
    5%Percent of Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
    1%Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair
    9%Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased
    2%Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium
    2%Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
    10%Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse
    23%Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
    3%Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain

    Deficiencies Found in Home Inspections
    5
    1...12
    Resident Rights: 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.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040720
    5
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040708
    5
    1...12
    Environmental: Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20050520Corrected By: 20050705
    5
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040730
    5
    1...12
    Environmental: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040901
    5
    1...12
    Nutrition and Diet: 1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040702
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050520Corrected By: 20050705
    4
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050520Corrected By: 20050705
    4
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060516Corrected By: 20060630
    4
    1...12
    Environmental: Have enough outside airflow.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060516Corrected By: 20060630
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050520Corrected By: 20050705
    4
    1...12
    Resident Assessment: Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050520Corrected By: 20050705
    4
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040728
    4
    1...12
    Administration: Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040712
    4
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040729
    2
    1...12
    Environmental: Have enough backup water supply for important areas of the nursing home.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060516Corrected By: 20060630
    2
    1...12
    Environmental: Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040901
    2
    1...12
    Environmental: Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060516Corrected By: 20060630
    2
    1...12
    Environmental: Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060516Corrected By: 20060630
    2
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060516Corrected By: 20060525
    2
    1...12
    Administration: Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040601Corrected By: 20040702
    2
    1...12
    Environmental: Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060516Corrected By: 20060630


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