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KINGSTON COMMONS
615 WYOMING AVENUE
KINGSTON, PA  18704

(717) 288-5496

Size (date of last inspection: 20060120)
151 total beds available
131 current residents
87% occupied

Staff Presence
3.06 nurse hours per resident per day
0.44 with Registered Nurses
0.97 with Licensed Practical Nurses
1.65 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 own other homes
  • This home has resident and family councils

    Resident Details (survey date: 20060120)
    11%Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
    54%Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder
    6%Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
    16%Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse
    10%Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain
    13%Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious
    12%Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
    10%Percent of Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
    6%Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
    7%Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain
    5%Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair
    26%Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased
    0%Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
    0%Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium
    18%Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores

    Deficiencies Found in Home Inspections
    6
    1...12
    Administration: Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Widespread
    Survey Date: 20040319Corrected By: 20040510
    5
    1...12
    Administration: Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060120Corrected By: 20060228
    5
    1...12
    Mistreatment: Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060120Corrected By: 20060228
    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: 20050215Corrected By: 20050324
    5
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040319Corrected By: 20040510
    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: 20040319Corrected By: 20040510
    4
    1...12
    Environmental: Have a program to keep infection from spreading.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20040319Corrected By: 20040510
    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: 20050215Corrected By: 20050324
    4
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Make sure that residents who have not taken antipsychotic drugs are not given these drugs, unless they are used to treat a problem that is diagnosed and noted in the medical record.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050215Corrected By: 20050324
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060120Corrected By: 20060228
    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: 20040319Corrected By: 20040510
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060120Corrected By: 20060228
    3
    1...12
    Nutrition and Diet: Make sure that residents are well nourished.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Widespread
    Survey Date: 20060120Corrected By: 20060228
    3
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Widespread
    Survey Date: 20060120Corrected By: 20060228
    2
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20050215Corrected By: 20050324
    2
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040319Corrected By: 20040510


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