Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, patternF744Nov 4, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide dementia care and services to support psychosocial well-being for 5 of 25 residents that resided on the secured memory care unit. (Residents B, C, D, E, and F) Findings include: On [DATE] at 10:56 A.M., during an initial tour of the secured memory care unit, 6 residents were observed seated at a table working on crafts. 1 resident was seated in a corner of the room with her empty breakfast tray on an overbed table in front of her. 2 residents sat in wheelchairs at another table eating a breakfast of eggs and bacon. 2 residents sat in wheelchairs at a table without meal trays or activity. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF726Jun 1, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one Qualified Medical Assistant had a current license. Medications were distributed to 69 of 69 residents lived in the facility. Findings include:A record review was completed on [DATE] at 10:08 AM. The facility schedule, dated [DATE]- [DATE], indicated QMA 3 was scheduled to distribute medications and had worked as a QMA on [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], and [DATE]. QMA 3 had worked in 3 of 3 resident units from April to [DATE].The facility Employee Certification and Licensure binder indicated QMA 3's license expired on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 1, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food and steam table pan storage practices. Food prepared in the facility kitchen was consumed by 69 of 69 residents who lived in the facility. Findings include:On 5/26/26 at 9:15 AM, a drink cart was observed in the dining room. A pitcher of apple juice was observed to be labeled with an expiration date of 5/23/26. A pitcher of chocolate milk was observed to be without a label.During a tour of the facility kitchen with the Dietary Manager, (DM) beginning on 5/26/26 at 9:18 AM, moisture was observed between 3 of 5 steam table pans viewed. The DM indicated the steam pans had probably just came out of the dishwasher.Cook 2 was observed placing the drink cart into the walk-in cooler. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Jun 1, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitation of the outside trash storage area for 2 of 2 trash bin outside the facilityFindings include: During a tour of the facility kitchen with the Dietary Manager, (DM) beginning on 5/26/26 at 9:18 AM, 2 outside dumpsters were observed. On the ground under the left dumpster, there was a wet, soiled disposable brief, eggshells too numerous to count and piles of brown, dry debris too numerous to count. On the ground under the right dumpster, there was an empty hand sanitizer container and piles of brown, dry debris too numerous to count.In an interview, on 5/26/26 at 9:26 AM, the DM indicated they were unaware of which department was responsible for the cleanliness of the outside dumpster area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 30, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure cleanliness of the kitchen floor, walls, surfaces, and the outside dumpster area. 66 of 66 residents who resided at the facility ate food prepared in the facility. Findings include: During a tour of the kitchen with the Food Service Director on 5/23/23 at 9:12 AM, the exterior of the handwashing sink and the faucets were covered with a grey feathery matter and debris. The wall behind the handwashing sink was soiled. There was a stack of folded washcloths on top of the faucets. The dishwasher was leaking into a basin on the floor. The basin contained approximately 1 gallon of water. The floor surrounding the dishwasher was wet and sticky. […]