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Longhouse-Northshire
711 West 11Th Street, Spencer, IA 51301
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Longhouse-Northshire Description
Welcome to the Longhouse-Northshire website! We hope you will take a moment to look around and become acquainted with our facility and staff. We offer professional skilled nursing services in a rich comfortable environment built around compassion, smiles, strength, & support. We care for you like family because after all, you are.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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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: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 18, 2002
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 82
Total current residents: 56
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: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $61497
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-12 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-11 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-11 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-10 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2021-02-08 | 2021-03-10 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-06 | 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. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-06 | 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. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-06 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-06 | 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. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-06 | 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. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-06 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-06 | E | 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. |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-15 | K | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-23 | 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. |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-23 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | D | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-02-04 | $3,250 |
| 2021-07-12 | $650 |
| 2021-09-14 | $47,847 |
| 2022-04-07 | $15,000 |
| 2022-04-07 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Spencer which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 11,212 (small town).
- The average income is $67,409, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 18
- Average Temperature: 48.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 110 days of rain, 56 days of snow and 197 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.34 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.7 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.36 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.13 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.05 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
0.5 miles awayFareway
0.7 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.6 miles awaySunshine Foods
12.6 miles awayFareway Grocery
19.0 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
United Community Bank
12.1 miles awayNorthwest Bank
12.6 miles awayFarmer's Savings Bank
12.9 miles awayLiberty National Bank
16.8 miles awayState Bank & Insurance
18.5 miles awayHospitals
Spencer Hospital
0.6 miles awayLakes Regional Healthcare
18.5 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayHy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
12.2 miles awayMed-Equip Pharmacy
16.4 miles awayDentists
Drs. Fox, Boyd, Sailer, and Shriver DDS
0.5 miles awayGreat Lakes Dental Center
19.0 miles awaySpirit Lake Dental
19.1 miles awayFamily Dentistry Center
19.1 miles awayGraettinger Dental Clinic
21.4 miles awayParks
Westview Park
0.2 miles awaySunset Park
0.4 miles awayNorth School Park
0.4 miles awayC Earl Page Park
0.4 miles awaySpencer
0.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Southpark Mall
1.4 miles awayGreat Lakes Mall
18.9 miles awayCulture
Okoboji Summer Theatre
16.9 miles awayPearson Lakes Art Center
17.0 miles awayRestaurants
Spencer Golf and Country Club
1.1 miles awayMill Creek Restaurant and Lounge
12.1 miles awayGodfather's Pizza
13.1 miles awayPerkins
13.1 miles awayTaco House
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