Lake Charles Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF760Sep 8, 2022

  Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to discontinue a resident's medications upon readmission to the facility; and administering those medications which caused a significant medication error for one (#1) out of 5 (#1-#5) sampled residents. This deficient practice resulted in an actual harm for Resident #1 on 7/26/2022, when Resident #1 experienced a syncopal episode, was slumped over in the wheelchair, was non-responsive and clammy with a blood pressure of 121/45 and a heartrate of 35. Resident #1 was administered two different diuretic medications, which were supposed to be discontinued, for 5 days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803May 8, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the recipe in order to meet the nutritional needs of the residents as evidenced by kitchen staff failing to: 1) Use the appropriate recipe to prepare a pureed food item 2) Ensure the appropriate sized scoops were used to serve pureed and non-mechanically altered foods. This deficient practice had the potential to contribute to an unpleasant dining experience, decreased intake, altered nutritional needs and weight loss for the 15 residents who consumed pureed diets and the 113 residents that consumed non mechanically altered meals from the kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jun 10, 2026

  Based on record review, observations, and interviews the provider failed to store all drugs and biologicals under proper temperature controls. This had the potential to affect the census of 14 residents who resided on the Memory Care Unit.Findings:Record review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Labeling and Storage read in part, The Facility stores all medications and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature, humidity and light controls. A review of the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) temperatures revealed medications should be stored in temperatures between 68 - 77 degrees.On 06/09/2026 at 5:10 p.m., an observation with S13LPN of the Memory Care Unit's medication storage room revealed a 3 tier shelf with containers of medication on each shelf. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Jun 10, 2026

  Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for 5 (#11, #12, #24, #29, #50) of 5 (#11, #12, #24, #29, #50) residents reviewed with catheters out of a sample of 36 residents. Findings: A review of the facility's policy titled, Charting and Documentation that was revised on 3/2025, read in part, All services provided to the resident, progress toward the care plan goals. shall be documented in the resident's medical record. The record shall facilitate communications between the interdisciplinary team regarding the resident .condition and response to care .Examples of what may be documented in resident's record: a. objective observations .c. treatment or services performed .3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803May 14, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and recipe review, the facility failed to follow the recipe in order to meet the nutritional needs of the residents as evidenced by kitchen staff failing to use the appropriate recipe to prepare pureed food items. This deficient practice had the potential to contribute to decreased intake, altered nutritional needs, and weight loss for the 14 residents who consumed pureed diets. Findings: A review of the facility's policy Preparation of Puree Food, with a last review date of 03/13/2025, revealed in part: Policy Statement: To ensure all residents requiring a puree texture diet receive meals that are safe, nutritious, palatable, and meet individual dietary needs. Preparation: 2. Use standardized recipes to ensure nutritional adequacy. […]