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BERNARD CARE CENTER	As of 05/17/2004
4335 WEST PINE BLVD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108 (314) 371-0200	Not located within a Hospital Resident Councils Only 139 Certified Beds
Initial Date of Certification: 08/01/1992 Type of Ownership: For profit - Corporation A Multi-Nursing home (chain) Ownership	Medicare Certified Medicaid Certified

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Inspection Results information refers to the regulatory requirement that the nursing home failed to meet but does not reflect the entire inspection report.

Nursing Home Staffing information comes from reports that the nursing home reports to its state survey agency. It contains the nursing staff hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts the reported information into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures	Percentage for BERNARD CARE CENTER	National Average
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased	NOT AVAILABLE	16%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain	NOT AVAILABLE	6%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores	NOT AVAILABLE	14%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores	NOT AVAILABLE	3%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained	7%	8%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious	NOT AVAILABLE	15%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder	NOT AVAILABLE	47%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder	NOT AVAILABLE	6%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair	3%	4%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse	NOT AVAILABLE	13%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection	3%	8%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium	3%	3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain	4%	22%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores	NOT AVAILABLE	21%

Inspection Results

BERNARD CARE CENTER 4335 WEST PINE BLVD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108 (314) 371-0200
Date of this inspection: 05/17/2004 Complaint Investigations During: 04/01/2003 - 06/30/2004 Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home: 18 Average number of Health Deficiencies in : 5 Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States: 7 Range of Health Deficiencies in : 1 - 12 View Previous Inspection Results
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
1. 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. (09/29/2003)	10/17/2003	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
2. Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Quality Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
3. Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. (04/10/2003)	06/10/2003	3 = Actual harm	Few
4. Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. (05/02/2003)	05/06/2003	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
5. Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
6. Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. (05/17/2004)		2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
7. Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	3 = Actual harm	Few
8. Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
9. Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
10. Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
11. Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
12. Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. (05/17/2004)		2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
13. Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Many
14. Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. (05/17/2004)		2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Many
15. Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe. (05/17/2004)		2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
16. Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
17. Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
18. 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides. (05/17/2004)	07/13/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some

Nursing Home Staffing

Nursing Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day
	BERNARD CARE CENTER	State Average in	National Average
Number of Residents	110	42.8	89.2
RN Hours per Resident per Day*	0.29	1.7	0.7
LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day*	0.63	0.7	0.8
CNA Hours per Resident per Day*	2.74	4	2.4
Total Number of Nursing Staff Hours per Resident per Day*	3.66	6.4	3.9

*Hours per resident per day is the average daily work (in hours) given by the entire group of nurses or nursing assistants divided by total number of residents. The amount of care given to each resident varies.

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