Little Sisters Of The Poor
Grade C — 77/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
73
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Total Fines
$17,584
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
KANNANGARA, DONNA MARIE
100%
DONACIK, RONALD
SHARMA, HIMANSHU
DONACIK, RONALD
Penalties & Fines (3)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | Fine | — | $12,340 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Fine | — | $5,244 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (33)
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Little Sisters Of The Poor?
Little Sisters Of The Poor in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 77 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Little Sisters Of The Poor?
Little Sisters Of The Poor has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Little Sisters Of The Poor have?
Little Sisters Of The Poor has 33 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has Little Sisters Of The Poor been fined?
Yes. Little Sisters Of The Poor has $17,584 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.
How many beds does Little Sisters Of The Poor have?
Little Sisters Of The Poor has 73 certified beds with approximately 31 current residents (42% occupancy). The facility is located at 330 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH, SAINT PAUL, Minnesota 55102. It is a non profit - church related facility.
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