Our Island Home

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
Our Island Home was recognized and ceritified in 2007 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Our Island Home which is located in East Creek Road Nantucket, 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. Our Island Home is being offered ceritified services and products in Massachusetts.
Address:   East Creek Road
       Nantucket, MA 02554

Phone:   (508) 228-0462

County: Nantucket
Federal Provider Number: 225772
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Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 (17 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Town Of Nantucket
Ownership Type: Government - City/county
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationTown Of Nantucket5% Or More Ownership Interest
OrganizationTown Of NantucketOperational/managerial Control
PersonPamela MeriamW-2 Managing Employee
PersonPamela MeriamOperational/managerial Control
PersonC. Elizabeth GibsonOperational/managerial Control
PersonGail EllisW-2 Managing Employee
PersonRachel ChretienOperational/managerial Control
PersonSusan BalesterW-2 Managing Employee

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 45
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 38 (85% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Both
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0018 (Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 2, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0027 (Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 2, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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, June 2, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 2, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
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: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 9, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0325 (Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 9, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
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: Monday, June 9, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 9, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0466 (Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 9, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 9, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, February 25, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0068 (An externally vented heating system.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, February 25, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, February 25, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0144 (Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 1, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 15, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 15, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0157 (Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decl)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0242 (Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care a)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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: 1
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 1,950


Date of inspection that triggered the penalty: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Penalty Type: Fine
Fine Amount: 1,950
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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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