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Our Island Home
East Creek Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
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Our Island Home Description
Our Island Home is a community that offers nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Nantucket, 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 8.7 out of 10. You can explore reviews in depth here.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 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
Nursing Home
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Aug. 1, 2007
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 45
Total current residents: 40
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $39221
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-22 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-22 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. |
| 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-22 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-22 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-26 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-24 | 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. |
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-24 | 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. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-07 | 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. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-07 | 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. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-07 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-07 | 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. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-07 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-07 | E | 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. |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-07 | 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. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-19 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-19 | 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. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | 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. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | E | 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. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | 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. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | 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. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | 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. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-10-21 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-19 | F | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. |
| 2019-02-27 | 2019-04-19 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2019-02-27 | 2019-04-19 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| 2019-02-27 | 2019-04-19 | 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. |
| 2019-02-27 | 2019-04-19 | 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. |
| 2019-02-27 | 2019-04-19 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-11-09 | $8,778 |
| 2021-06-28 | $650 |
| 2023-02-06 | $38,571 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Nantucket which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 7,446 (very small town).
- The average income is $122,005, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 71
- Low Temperature: 37
- Average Temperature: 52.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 132 days of rain, 35 days of snow and 196 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.97 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.17 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.07 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.85 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Stop & Shop
0.2 miles awaySconset Market
6.6 miles awayTransportation
Hy-Line Terminal
0.7 miles awayStraight Wharf - Nantucket
0.8 miles awaySteamship Authority Terminal
0.8 miles awayBus Stations
Bayberry Court
0.1 miles awayFairgrounds / New Town Road
0.4 miles awayBroad Street (Whaling Musem)
0.9 miles awaySouth Beach Street/Easton Street
1.0 miles awayNorth Beach Street/Easton Street
1.1 miles awayBanks
Pacific national bank
0.8 miles awayHospitals
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
0.5 miles awayNone Found
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Parks
Consue Springs
0.2 miles awayThe Creeks
0.2 miles awayWater Dept. Land
0.3 miles awayDead Horse Valley
0.5 miles awayMonomoy
0.6 miles awayNone Found
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Culture
White Heron Theatre Company
0.9 miles awayRestaurants
Downyflake
0.2 miles awayCru
0.7 miles awayThe Tavern
0.7 miles awayStraight Wharf
0.7 miles awayThe Club Car
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