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Waldon Health Care Center
2401 Idaho Street, Kenner, LA 70062
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Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Jan. 20, 2024. Here's what we learned:
Facility Overview
The senior living community in question is a nursing home that provides care for its residents. It does not currently have a waitlist, indicating availability for new residents. However, pets are not allowed within the facility.
Dining Experience
The dining experience offered is either cafeteria or restaurant-style, providing meals to the residents within the community.
Staff and Medical Care
The facility is staffed with a range of healthcare professionals including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and therapists to cater to the various needs of the residents.
Safety Measures
Regarding safety, the facility does not require residents to wear life alert pendants or similar devices. This suggests that the staff may conduct frequent check-ins to ensure the well-being of the residents.
Addressing Complaints
If residents have complaints or concerns, they are encouraged to speak with the social worker on staff to address their issues.
Activities and Social Engagement
An activities director is responsible for organizing events and activities, and a calendar is maintained to keep residents informed of upcoming events. This ensures that residents have opportunities for social engagement and entertainment.
Short-Term Stays
The facility offers short-term stays for individuals who may be recovering from hospitalization, although the minimum duration of stay is not specified.
Assistance with Moving In
While the facility does not directly refer a moving company for new residents moving in, they may provide guidance or assistance as needed.
Transportation Services
Transportation is available for residents who need to travel to doctor appointments or the hospital, ensuring they have access to necessary medical care outside the facility.
Medical Oversight
Doctors are available to the facility, though not present 24 hours a day. They are likely on call to provide medical oversight and attend to residents' healthcare needs.
Online Presence and Communication
The facility's online presence, such as a Facebook page or website, is not confirmed, but they do have methods of communicating events and activities to residents and their families.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- One reviewer expressed satisfaction with their 9-month stay, highlighting the kind staff, good meals, and overall positive experience compared to other nursing homes in the area.
- Another reviewer praised the facility for its variety of activities, efficiency, and cleanliness, noting it never had the unpleasant odors common in other senior living places.
Negative Reviews:
- Several reviewers strongly advised against sending loved ones to the facility, citing neglect, horrific conditions, and instances where residents' health deteriorated or they passed away due to poor care.
- Complaints about the staff were frequent, including descriptions of rudeness, unprofessional behavior, and neglect in attending to residents' needs. Specific issues mentioned include verbal abuse, inattentiveness, and a lack of proper nutrition care.
- The cleanliness and maintenance of the facility were criticized, with reports of high grass in sitting areas, dirty and smelly conditions, and a filthy kitchen.
- One reviewer shared a personal story of their sister's decline in mobility and subsequent death from a lung disease believed to be contracted during her stay at the facility, emphasizing the lack of adequate rehab and medical attention.
- Another reviewer recounted an experience of trying to donate supplies but being rudely denied access, highlighting issues with staff attitude and responsiveness.
Summary:
While there are a couple of positive reviews appreciating the staff's kindness and the facility's cleanliness and activities, the overwhelming majority of feedback is highly critical. Major concerns include neglect, poor staff behavior, unsanitary conditions, and serious health risks to residents. Prospective clients are urged to consider these reviews carefully when making decisions about senior care.
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Health
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Aug. 16, 1986
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 205
Total current residents: 70
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: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $11768
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-25 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-25 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-27 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-27 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-27 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-10-27 | 2020-10-10 | J | 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. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | 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. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | 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. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | 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. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | E | 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. |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-25 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-27 | $11,768 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Kenner which is 0.4 miles away and has a population of 67,091 (large town).
- The average income is $36,869, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 55
- Average Temperature: 72.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 196 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 167 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.6 inches a year
- The median age is 36.9 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 3.7% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 18.41% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 20% Black or African-American, 21% Hispanic or Latino, and 54% White.
- The crime rate is 5.99 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.15 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.34 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.67 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Winn-Dixie
0.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.6 miles awaySave-A-Lot
1.2 miles awayRouses
1.3 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
1.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
1000
0.4 miles away1021
0.6 miles away1053
0.8 miles away1052
0.9 miles away958
1.0 miles awayBanks
Capital One
0.1 miles awayFicohsa Express
0.4 miles awayHancock Whitney
0.6 miles awayChase
0.8 miles awayFirst American Bank and Trust
0.9 miles awayHospitals
Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner
2.4 miles awayTulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children
3.1 miles awayRiver Oaks Hospital
3.3 miles awayEast Jefferson General Hospital
3.5 miles awayOchsner Health Center - Elmwood
4.1 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.2 miles awayEast Jefferson Medical Pharmacy
0.9 miles awayWalgreens
1.3 miles awayComeaux Pharmacy
1.3 miles awayKenner Discount Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayDentists
Just Kids Dental
0.1 miles awayAspen Dental
0.5 miles awayAffordable Dentures & Implants
1.0 miles awayLouisiana Dental Center
1.0 miles awaySilver Lining Dentistry
1.3 miles awayParks
Veterans Memorial Park
0.6 miles awayLions Playground
0.8 miles awayButch Duhe Playground
1.2 miles awayHighway Park
1.2 miles awayDelta Park
1.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France
10.9 miles awayShopping
The Esplanade
1.1 miles awayClearview Mall
3.3 miles awayShops of Upper Pontalba
10.9 miles awayShops at Canal Place
11.0 miles awayThe Marketplace at Jackson Brewery
11.0 miles awayCulture
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
2.7 miles awayKen Hollis Theater
2.7 miles awayJ&S Gallery
5.1 miles awayArt Egg Studios
9.1 miles awayJoy Theater
10.4 miles awayRestaurants
La Vela Restaurante & Bar
0.0 miles awayFalafel King
0.0 miles awayBig Ez
0.1 miles awayWaffle House
0.1 miles awayGerald's Donuts and Restaurant
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