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Bear Mountain At West Springfield
42 Prospect Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
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Bear Mountain At West Springfield Description
Bear Mountain At West Springfield is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 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.
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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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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1979
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 168
Total current residents: 104
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: 4
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 7
Total cost of fines: $257781
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-13 | 2023-07-07 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-06-13 | 2023-07-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-06-13 | 2023-07-07 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-06-13 | 2023-07-07 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2021-10-06 | 2021-11-05 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-10-06 | 2021-11-05 | F | 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. |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | 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. |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-16 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-11 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-11 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. |
| 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-18 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-26 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-26 | H | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-26 | H | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-26 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-27 | G | 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. |
| 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-27 | 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate foot care. |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | E | 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. |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-07 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | 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. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | E | 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. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | 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. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | B | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-04 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-11-18 | 2020-12-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-27 | G | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-27 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-27 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | E | 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. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | 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. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | B | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-10-11 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-09-07 | $655 |
| 2021-01-11 | $983 |
| 2021-04-12 | $1,310 |
| 2021-07-12 | $58,740 |
| 2021-07-12 | $54,740 |
| 2021-09-30 | $5,000 |
| 2021-09-30 | $3,250 |
| 2023-01-03 | $15,593 |
| 2023-03-08 | $177,250 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Chicopee which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 56,741 (large town).
- The average income is $67,291, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 30
- Average Temperature: 53.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 115 days of rain, 32 days of snow and 217 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.92 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.26 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.78 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.27 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.61 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 25.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Super Stop & Shop
1.8 miles awayCostco
1.9 miles awayAldi
2.1 miles awayStop & Shop
3.1 miles awayBig Y
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Bus Stations
HIGHLAND / PROSPECT
0.1 miles awayRIVERDALE / MARION
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0.2 miles awayRiverdale and Brightside Dr
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0.3 miles awayBanks
TD Bank
2.0 miles awayUnited Bank
2.7 miles awayPeoplesBank (Holyoke)
2.9 miles awayBankESB
3.2 miles awayPeoples Bank Drive-Thru
3.2 miles awayHospitals
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
0.4 miles awayHolyoke Medical Center
2.9 miles awayBaystate Medical Center
2.9 miles awayShriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
3.3 miles awayMercy Medical Center
3.5 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.2 miles awayCVS/pharmacy
1.9 miles awayCVS
3.6 miles awayWalgreens
3.6 miles awayWalgreens Pharmacy
6.4 miles awayDentists
Oakdale Dental Associates, PC
3.0 miles awayAspen Dental
7.1 miles awayHampshire Family Dental
11.1 miles awayNorthampton Implant and Family Dentistry
11.3 miles awayZubkov Dental
11.8 miles awayParks
Connecticut River Access
0.3 miles awaySarah Jane Sherman Park
0.9 miles awayAshley Watershed
1.0 miles awayBear Hole Watershed
1.3 miles awayHolyoke
1.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Church of Christ, Congregational
4.6 miles awayShopping
Holyoke Shopping Center
1.7 miles awayTower Square Mall
4.4 miles awayEastfield Mall
7.6 miles awayThornes Marketplace
11.0 miles awayEnfield Square
11.4 miles awayCulture
Majestic Theatre
3.6 miles awayParamount Theater
4.2 miles awayCityStage Symphony Hall
4.6 miles awayKaren Sprague Cultural Arts Center
5.1 miles awayEsther B. Griswold Theatre
5.1 miles awayRestaurants
Outback Steakhouse
0.9 miles awayPiccadilly Restaurant and Pub
1.0 miles awayRed Robin
1.1 miles awayHooters
1.4 miles awayMunich Haus
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