Lakewood Health and Rehab, LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lakewood Health and Rehab, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF760Jan 7, 2022

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a physician order [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] Resident (R) #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from an acute care hospital with a diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . a. The Baseline Plan of Care dated 12/22/21 and signed by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 documented, . Medications resident is taking . Insulin . Medication list reconciled by: Resident . b. Hospital Discharge Orders dated 12/22/21 documented, .Medications to be continued at [Facility] . Insulin detemir 20 units at bedtime . Active Outpatient medications: [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Inject 20 units under the skin at bedtime for diabetes . Accu-check [blood glucose test] guide test strip. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 11, 2024

  03508 Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure raw meat was thawed properly to prevent a potential foodborne illness; failed to ensure food stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered, sealed and dated the day received and when opened to assure first in, first out usage to prevent potential for food bone illness, failed to ensure manufacturer specification was followed in order to prevent food spoilage, expired food items were promptly removed from stock in order to reduce the risk of food-borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen, dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen These… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 18, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage area were covered, sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, failed to ensure foods were dated the day received and when opened to assure first in, first out usage to prevent potential for food bone illness, expired food items were promptly removed from stock to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from I of I kitchen, dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, failed to ensure 1 of 2 ice machines and 2 of 2 ice scoop holders… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 26, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure cold beverage was maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit, food items stored in the refrigerator and freezer were covered or sealed, leftover food items were not used to maintain food quality and prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items; the ice machine and ice scoop holder were maintained in a clean condition to prevent the potential contamination of residents' food or beverages; the kitchen was free of pests to prevent the potential to spread illness; and hot foods were maintained at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF847Sep 25, 2025

  Number of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure signing of the facility Arbitration Agreement was not a condition of admission and the agreement contained the stipulation that it could be rescinded within 30 days of being signed for two (Resident #19 and Resident #56) of three residents reviewed. The findings include: Resident #19 Review of an admission Record for Resident #19 indicated the facility admitted the resident on 06/07/2021 with diagnoses which included interrupted blood flow to the brain causing weakness or loss of sensation on one side of the body (stroke with hemiplegia), nerve damage throughout the body (polyneuropathy) and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). […]