Center For Extended Care At Amherst

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
Center For Extended Care At Amherst was recognized and ceritified in 1990 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Center For Extended Care At Amherst which is located in 150 University Drive Amherst, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Center For Extended Care At Amherst is being offered ceritified services and products in Massachusetts.
Address:   150 University Drive
       Amherst, MA 01002

Phone:   (413) 256-8185

County: Hampshire
Federal Provider Number: 225420
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Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Sunday, July 1, 1990 (35 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Amherst Nursing Home, Inc
Ownership Type: For Profit - Corporation
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
PersonSharon Meyers5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonSteven Kravetz5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonBettie Kravetz5% Or More Ownership Interest

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 134
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 121 (91% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0056 (An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 1, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0028 (Doors of sufficient width and proper construction in smoke barriers.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, October 31, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0050 (Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 1, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0315 (Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, un)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, November 17, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0282 (Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, November 17, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, November 17, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, November 17, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0144 (Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, December 31, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0050 (Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, December 31, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0492 (Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0054 (Properly maintained smoke detectors.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, January 27, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0144 (Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, April 30, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0067 (Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's in)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 29, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0062 (Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0052 (An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0076 (Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0143 (Proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0221 (Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 15, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0272 (Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 15, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, December 15, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 0
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
5%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
2%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
14%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
18%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
4%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
6%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
21%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
52%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
85%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
2%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
88%
84%

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