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Desert View Care Center Of Buhl
820 Sprague Avenue, Buhl, ID 83316
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Desert View Care Center Of Buhl Description
Desert View Care Center Of Buhl is a community that offers nursing care, respite care and rehabilitation and is about 14.9 miles outside the town of Jerome, Idaho. 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 9.4 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 3 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
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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
High-quality care!
Great place
My best friend was in the care center and was taken care very well at the time she was passing.
The administrator shows favoritism towards certain residents, allowing some to do whatever they want while treating others like second-class citizens.
An employee with nearly 24 years of experience at Desert View Care Center, who grew up in the facility, praises its homelike environment and the care provided to residents, including their own family.
Very welcoming place & a great place to work! Staff are very attentive toward residents, making it feel like home.
Great place to work and a better place for quality care of loved ones. Love is evident on the inside.
Staff really care about the residents, making them feel at home and cared for. The team works together to provide the best care possible.
The nursing staff and therapists are highly praised for being congenial, friendly, and recommended by those who have experienced their care.
Very nice staff
For one employee, working at Desert View Care Center feels like home, with residents and staff forming a close-knit family. It’s a comfortable and enjoyable workplace.
Employees take pride in caring for residents, working as a team to ensure the best possible care.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 1, 1981
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 57
Total current residents: 40
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: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $70389
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-14 | 2016-04-18 | F | Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies | Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. |
| 2016-03-14 | 2016-04-18 | D | Services Deficiencies | Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-24 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-05 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-05 | 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. |
| 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-05 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-05 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | F | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | F | 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. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | 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. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | F | 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. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | 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. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | 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. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | F | 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. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-31 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-06-01 | 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. |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-03 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-06-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-06-01 | 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. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. |
| 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-04 | $70,389 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Jerome which is 14.9 miles away and has a population of 11,184 (small town).
- The average income is $53,337, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 80
- Low Temperature: 28
- Average Temperature: 53.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 69 days of rain, 38 days of snow and 257 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.6 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.71 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.22 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.12 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.03 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.35 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 160.0, Moderate Days 9.0, 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
Asian Food Market
13.6 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
13.7 miles awaySwensen's
14.1 miles awaySmart Foodservice
14.1 miles awaySwensen's Market
14.6 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Idaho Central Credit Union
14.6 miles awayMagic Valley Bank
14.6 miles awayWells Fargo
14.6 miles awayKeyBank
14.6 miles awayD. L. Evans
14.7 miles awayHospitals
St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
12.9 miles awaySt. Luke’s Canyon View Behavioral Health Services
13.8 miles awaySaint Luke's Jerome Medical Center
15.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
13.9 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Eastman Park
0.8 miles awayBuhl
0.9 miles awayNiagara Springs Wildlife Management Area
5.7 miles awayFiler Community Park
7.6 miles awayBox Canyon Springs Preserve
8.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Magic Valley Mall
15.0 miles awayCulture
Roper Auditorium
15.4 miles awayJohn Roper Auditorium
15.4 miles awayRestaurants
Little India
13.6 miles awayPizza Hut
13.9 miles awayBurnt Lemon Grill
14.0 miles awayDenny's
14.1 miles awayNorm's Family Dining
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