Highland Park Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Highland Park Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 13, 2023

  Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11E Based on observation and interview the facility failed to label and date opened food items and failed to maintain cleanliness of ceiling vents to prevent the potential for food borne illness. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 54. Findings are: A. Kitchen observation upon entry on 07/10/2023 at 8:30 AM revealed 1 open bag of pepperoni and 1 open bag of hashbrowns in the upright freezer were not labeled with an open date. One jar of sweet relish, 2 gallons of whole milk, 1 bottle of Thousand Island dressing in the upright refrigerator were not labeled with an open date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 5, 2022

  Licensure Reference Number: 175 NAC 12-006.11E Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that staff 1) performed hand hygiene for at least 20 seconds when indicated during meal service in the MSU (Memory Support Unit), 2) did not handle drinking glasses by the rims and the top of drinking straws in the MSU, 3) did not touch the inside of the silicone covers while placing them on the top of water and juice glasses in the MSU, 4) did not place a used food thermometer inside the pureed meat container without cleaning it in the MSU and 5) cleaned the kitchen floor to reduce the risk of cross contamination. The facility census was 50 with the potential to affect all of the residents. Findings are: A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 21, 2024

  License Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18 Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to handle contaminated linens for all residents who were residing within the facility in a way that prevented the potential for cross contamination. The facility census was 53. Findings: A. A record review of facility policy US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning in Global Healthcare Facilities with Limited Resources, Appendix D, Linen and laundry management, dated March 19, 2024, revealed the direction, Never carry soiled linen against the body. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 13, 2023

  Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.17 Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to disinfect reusable resident care equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and facility policies to prevent the potential spread of infection. The sample size was 17 and the facility census was 56. Findings are: A. Review of the undated facility Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines for the facility Blood Glucose Test Meter used to test facility resident's blood glucose levels, revealed cleaning and disinfection were to be completed using a commercially available Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-disinfectant detergent or germicidal wipe. B. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF552Aug 19, 2026

  Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(E) Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure they obtained informed consent prior to the use of psychotropic medications for 1 (Resident 4) of 5 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 60.Findings Are: A record review of the facility policy Psychoactive Medication and Medication Regimen Review Standard dated 6/2026 revealed the consent for use of psychoactive medication form must be completed prior to initiating and with the increase of any psychoactive medication. […]