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Alamo Nursing Home
8290 W C Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Alamo Nursing Home Description
Alamo Nursing Home is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 7.3 miles outside the small town of Westwood, Michigan. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Overall Experience: Alamo Nursing Home receives high praise from both staff and families of residents for its exceptional care, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and clean facilities. Many reviewers highlight the compassionate and family-like treatment of residents, emphasizing the dedication to keeping residents active and involved in various activities.
Staff and Management: The staff at Alamo Nursing Home are commended for their kindness, honesty, and professionalism. Management is described as understanding and fair, with a strong emphasis on providing high-quality care. Nurses are noted for their knowledge, and the caregiving team is appreciated for their gentleness and respect towards residents.
Resident Satisfaction: Residents and their families express great satisfaction with the level of care provided. Activities are plentiful, ensuring that residents are engaged and happy. The social atmosphere is highlighted as a positive aspect, with staff going above and beyond to facilitate communication between residents and their families.
Facility: Though not the newest building, the facility is described as clean, cheerful, and bustling with energy. Its country setting is appreciated, and the environment is noted for its spirit of love and caring.
Rehabilitation Services: Positive feedback is given for the rehabilitation services, with mentions of excellent physical therapy staff and good food during recovery periods.
Recommendations: Many reviewers recommend Alamo Nursing Home as the best option for both short-term rehab and long-term care, citing their personal experiences or observations of the high-quality care provided. It is also noted as a desirable workplace for its family-oriented approach and flexibility.
Criticism: There is a singular negative comment regarding the motivation of the CNA staff, suggesting they are there more for a paycheck than genuine care for residents. However, this view is not echoed by other reviews.
Conclusion: Alamo Nursing Home stands out for its exceptional care, compassionate staff, and active engagement of residents. It is highly recommended by both staff and families for anyone seeking a caring and professional nursing home environment.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 17, 1976
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 100
Total current residents: 72
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 2
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $334420
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-12 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-12-11 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2020-09-15 | 2021-01-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2020-09-15 | 2021-01-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2020-09-15 | 2021-01-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-09-15 | 2021-01-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2020-09-15 | 2021-01-05 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-09-15 | 2021-01-05 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2020-09-15 | 2021-01-05 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-08 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-03-21 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-03-21 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-14 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-12-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-12-11 | L | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-10-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-12-11 | L | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-10-30 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-09-23 | $309,505 |
| 2020-09-23 | $309,504 |
| 2021-12-09 | $37,320 |
| 2021-12-09 | $24,258 |
| 2022-01-24 | $658 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2020-09-23 | 74 |
| 2021-12-09 | 69 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Westwood which is 7.3 miles away and has a population of 8,653 (very small town).
- The average income is $86,969, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 26
- Average Temperature: 50.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 164 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 141 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The median age is 26.4 years old, very low compared to other cities.
- 4.01% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 4.58% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 22% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 68% White.
- The crime rate is 12.7 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 4.46 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 6.15 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.96 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.93 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 118.0, Moderate Days 51.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
4.5 miles awayAldi
4.7 miles awayMeijer
5.1 miles awayHarding's Market
5.1 miles awayGFS Marketplace
7.1 miles awayTransportation
Kalamazoo
9.3 miles awayBangor
21.0 miles awayBus Stations
Metro/Bronco - Valley Dining
8.6 miles awayBus Loading Zone
8.8 miles awayMetro/Bronco - Western View
9.0 miles awayMetro/Bronco - W. MIchigan Ave
9.0 miles awayMMC Chemistry
9.0 miles awayBanks
Fifth Third Bank
4.7 miles awayHonor Credit Union
4.8 miles awayPNC Bank
5.2 miles awayConsumers Credit Union
6.8 miles awayFirst National Bank
7.2 miles awayHospitals
Borgess-Pipp Hospital
4.9 miles awayKalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
9.5 miles awayBorgess Medical Center
9.6 miles awayBronson Methodist Hospital
9.8 miles awayAllegan General Hospital
11.4 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
4.8 miles awayMeijer Pharmacy
5.1 miles awayChemist Warehouse
13.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
13.5 miles awayRite Aid
14.0 miles awayDentists
David T Brown, DDS PC
9.3 miles awayAspen Dental
13.4 miles awayParks
Allegan State Game Area
3.4 miles awayOtsego Memorial Park
4.2 miles awayBrookside Park
4.7 miles awayHicks Park
5.1 miles awayDarrow Park
5.1 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Campus Pointe Mall
8.8 miles awayBronco Mall
9.0 miles awayMall Plaza
9.6 miles awayThe Crossroads Mall
13.1 miles awayCulture
Plainwell Performing Arts Center
4.4 miles awayDesign Street Plainwell
5.2 miles awayLight Fine Arts Building
9.0 miles awayNelda K. Balch Playhouse
9.0 miles awayDalton Theatre
9.0 miles awayRestaurants
Salvino's
4.7 miles awayPizza Hut
4.9 miles awayApplebee's
4.9 miles awayMannie's Pizza
4.9 miles awayJudy's Restaurant
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