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Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia
Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia, 831 N. Batavia Avenue, Batavia, Illinois 60510
Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia is located in Batavia, Illinois, a western suburb to the City of Chicago located approximately 44.6 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. The overall rating for this facility is much above average. It has 99 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia is within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. A Continuing Care Retirement Community offers multiple housing options for different levels of nursing needs and care. Residents are allowed to move from one level to another based on particular needs and still remain in the facility. The ownership of Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia is a non-profit church-related organization.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The health inspection rating for Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia is average. The last full report for a health inspection was completed on March 22, 2018 resulting in 5 citations. The previous standard health inspection was done on February 24, 2017 resulting in 6 citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8.
In addition to the regularly scheduled health inspections, complaint inspections can be conducted when a complaint is filed by a resident or a loved one of a resident. Between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018, there were 3 such full reports for complaint inspections. The total number of complaints in the past 3 years that resulted in a citation were 9.
The staffing rating at Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia is above average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia is 1 hour and 25 minutes. The Illinois average is the same at 1 hour and 25 minutes, with the national average being 1 hour and 33 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia is 1 hour and 18 minutes compared to 47 minutes for the Illinois average and 40 for the national average. The physical therapist staff hours per resident per day is 9 minutes. The Illinois is 6 minutes, with the national average being 7 minutes. The registered nurse staffing rating for Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia is much above average.
16.2% of Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia’s short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit compared to 12.5% for the Illinois average and 12.3% for the national average. 59.4% of Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia’s short-stay residents were successfully discharged to the community. The Illinois average is 53.4%, with the national average being 56.4%.
2.2% of Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia’s long-stay residents experienced one or more falls with major injury. The Illinois and national averages in this category are both 3.4%. 1.4% of Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia’s long-stay residents reported moderate to severe pain. The Illinois average is 4.1%, with the national average being 5.6%. 51.5% of Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia’s long-stay low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder. The Illinois average is 45.2%, with the national average being 48.1%. 12.2% of Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia’s long-stay residents had an increased need for help with daily activities. The Illinois average in this category is 14%, with the national average being 15%. 97% of the facility’s long-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average is 90.3% with the national average being 94%.
Covenant Health Care Center-Batavia did receive a nursing home fine on May 11, 2017 for $6,500. There are no other federal fines nor Illinois state fines during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:99 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Much Above Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks |  | Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident | | Much Above Average |
| RN Staffing | | Much Above Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | | Much Above Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Michaelsen Health Center | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 0.4% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 1.4% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 70.4% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 99.1% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 0.5% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Michaelsen Health Center | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 58.0% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 27.4% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 13.0% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 92.9% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 99.6% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 14.6% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:03/22/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:5
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
