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Virginia Gay Hospital

502 North Ninth Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349

Nursing Home
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,415

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,363
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Virginia Gay Hospital Description

    Virginia Gay Hospital is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the small town of Vinton, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 4 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

    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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    Community Reviews

    6.7
    Virginia Gay Hospital
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 60 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 4 communities in Vinton
  • Ranking in State: 488 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers appreciate the fast, compassionate care received, highlighting the professionalism and friendliness of the staff.
    • Specific instances of excellent care include prompt and caring treatment in the ER for a broken wrist, and exceptional care following a motorcycle accident.
    • Some reviewers commend the hospital for its great service, staff, and the availability of many services.
    • A few reviews specifically mention doctors and nurses by their roles, noting their professionalism, skill, and compassionate care.
    • One reviewer, a previous employee, praises the hospital for its exceptional care and management, expressing a willingness to return as both an employee and a patient.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviewers express dissatisfaction with the level of care and professionalism, citing instances of rudeness, unprofessional behavior, and lack of concern for patients' time.
    • Complaints include poor organization, especially noted during COVID testing, and a lack of proper hygiene practices by some staff members.
    • Some reviewers report negative experiences with the staff, including being treated with indifference or judgment, and experiencing communication issues.
    • There are reports of medical oversights, such as missed diagnoses and inappropriate handling of medical equipment.
    • A few reviews mention dissatisfaction with the administrative aspects, including employment processes and the overall management of patient care.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviewers highlight the compassionate and professional care they received, others criticize the hospital for inconsistencies in care and communication.
    • The quality of care seems to vary significantly between departments and individual staff members, with some providing exceptional service and others falling short of expectations.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 31, 1974
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 40
    Total current residents: 30
    Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    Health 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
    2022-03-16 2022-03-17 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-03-16 2022-03-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-02-24 2020-02-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-02-14 2019-02-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-03-15 2022-03-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-03-15 2022-03-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Vinton which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 5,148 (very small town).
    • The average income is $65,500, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 50.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 199 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 0.12 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.02 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.08 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.02 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.77 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway Meat & Grocery
    0.9 miles away
    Fareway
    18.2 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    18.9 miles away
    Aldi
    19.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    19.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    6th Street SW/Wilson Avenue SW
    22.8 miles away

    Banks

    Walker State Bank
    14.2 miles away
    Atkins Savings Bank
    14.5 miles away
    Worth Investments
    18.6 miles away
    Hills Bank and Trust Company
    18.8 miles away
    Bank of the West
    18.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Independence Mental Health Institute
    19.7 miles away
    Buchanan County Health Center
    21.5 miles away
    Saint Luke's Hospital
    22.1 miles away
    Mercy Medical Center
    22.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    18.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    20.5 miles away
    Clark's Pharmacy & Gifts
    20.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    20.7 miles away
    Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic
    21.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Tyler Link & Barnes
    18.6 miles away
    Morgan Morio Oral & Maxofacial Surgery
    18.8 miles away
    Blair Ridge Dental
    18.9 miles away
    Glass Road Family Dentistry
    19.3 miles away
    Advanced Dental Care
    19.7 miles away

    Parks

    Riverside Park
    0.1 miles away
    Cedar Bend Park
    0.1 miles away
    Vinton
    0.3 miles away
    Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area
    0.5 miles away
    Cumberland's Recreation Area
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Mother Mosque of America
    21.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Lindale Mall
    22.2 miles away
    Twixt Town Shopping Center
    22.3 miles away

    Culture

    Riverwalk Parks Community Bandshell
    21.5 miles away
    Theatre Cedar Rapids
    22.2 miles away
    Paramount Theatre
    22.4 miles away
    Dows Fine Arts Center
    22.4 miles away
    Sinclair Auditorium
    22.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Dog House
    11.7 miles away
    Haddy's
    11.7 miles away
    Pappy's Sportsbar & Grill
    11.9 miles away
    Klouda's Cruise Inn
    11.9 miles away
    Joensy's Restaurant
    12.0 miles away

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