Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Mar 24, 2022

  Based on observations, record reviews, interviews, pharmacy labeling, manufacturer labeling, manufacturer package inserts and facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly stored and/or secured in 4 of 4 medication carts, 1 of 2 treatment carts, and 1 of 2 medication rooms. The facility further failed to ensure a medication cart on [MEDICATION(S)] Hall 2 was locked and medications that were in medication cups and ready to administer were secured before leaving the medication cart and going into resident rooms during one random observation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF806Mar 24, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, review of facility policy and procedure, and dietary contract the facility failed to ensure 80 of 81 residents were offered options of similar nutritive value to residents who choose not to eat food that is initially served or who request a different meal choice. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure alternative meals were not sandwiches and soups offered on a daily basis if a meal is refused. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Menus revised date 08/01/20 revealed Menus will be planned to meet the nutritional needs and preferences of the patients or residents and are in accordance with the recommended dietary allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences 8. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 24, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policy and procedure the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 three door refrigerator and 2 of 2 freezer temperatures were checked twice a day, a temperature log was maintained for 1 of 1 white stand alone freezer, and expired supplements were removed from the kitchen area. Specifically, the facility failed to check the temperature log sheets for the refrigerators and freezers twice a day, maintain a temperature log sheet for a freezer, and discard expired supplements. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Food Safety In Receiving And Storage revised date [DATE] revealed .3. Check and record refrigerator temperatures at least 2 times per day (Refer to Refrigerator/Freezer Temperature Log). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Mar 24, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper dispose of refuse for 1 of 2 grease collection sites. Specifically, the facility failed to properly dispose of used fryer kitchen grease post accumulation and maintain a clean area around the collection site. Findings include: A facility policy and procedure was requested with none provided prior to exit. A copy of the last grease disposal pick up by the local company was requested with none provided prior to exit. An observation on 03/22/22 at 09:45 AM revealed a 25 (twenty-five) gallon black metal drum cans sitting next to the wall of the facility. Spilled black grease consistency substance running on the ground around the can, on top of the can and black stains on the wall of the facility behind the can. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF585Jul 22, 2026

  Based on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances voiced through Resident Council, and for two (Resident R76 and R3) of 31 residents in the sample. The facility failed to document, track, investigate, and communicate resolutions for residents' grievances in accordance with its policy. This failure had the potential to delay facility oversight and intervention when residents expressed concerns related to unmet needs and staff responsiveness. Review of the facility's policy titled Patient/Resident Council or Group revised 11/04/24 revealed, The staff liaison will attempt to follow up on and provide feedback on the Council's/Group concerns and recommendations. […]