Lakeside Generations Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lakeside Generations Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF760Feb 12, 2026

  Based on interview and record review the facility failed to transcribe and administer a diuretic medication for 1 of 3 residents (R1) who had a diagnosis of heart failure that required medication management to prevent fluid related complications. The facility's failures resulted in actual harm for R1 when R1 was not administered 13 doses of Furosemide (diuretic) which contributed rapid weight gain, worsening respiratory status, and hospitalization for acute chronic congestive heart failure and hypoxia. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 6, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to date frozen items when the original packaging was opened. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain food in the original packaging to assure the packaging date remained on food items. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 43 residents who ate food prepared from the kitchen. Findings include: During the initial kitchen tour on 12/02/24, at 1:15 p.m. , a tour was completed, accompanied by the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)-A, and the Director of Food and Nutrition Services (DFN)-A. The following was noted: -One bag of precooked chicken, which measured approximately 12 inches by 14 inches, was not in the original packaging and lacked a date on the bag to indicate packaging date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Feb 28, 2024

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to submit accurate and/or complete data for staffing information based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data during 1 of 1 quarter reviewed (Quarter 4), to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to specifications established by CMS. Findings include: Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) [NAME] Report 1705D for FY (Fiscal Year) Quarter 4 2023 (July 1-September 30) identified the Metric of Excessively Low Weekend Staffing triggered. Daily staff schedules for weekend hours staffed during the reporting period were reviewed and compared to the facility simple PB&J spreadsheet. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 12, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to check the temperature of hot holding foods prior to serving to residents, provide for proper storage for opened food items, ensure foods were not expired, and ensure proper personal protective equipment was worn by kitchen staff. This had the potential to affect 44 of 46 residents. Further, the facility failed to have a system in place to monitor and record refrigerator/freezer temperatures for resident personal food items. This had the potential to affect 2 of 2 residents. Findings include: During an observation and interview on [DATE], at 4:47 p.m. dietary aide (DA)-A failed to check the temperature of the food prior to serving it from the steam table. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF757Feb 28, 2024

  Based on document review and interview, the facility failed to identify diagnosis for use of medications for 4 of 6 residents (R4, R6, R16, and R34) reviewed for unnecessary medications and antibiotics. Findings include: R6's face sheet identified diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction (weakness and loss of movement following a stroke) on the left side, myocardial infarction (heart attack), diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high fats in the blood), chronic pain, constipation, and muscle weakness. […]