Landmark of Lake Charles

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF692Oct 26, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status by failing to have a functional system to assess significant weight changes. The facility failed to assess weights and intervene when significant and severe weight loss occurred for 5 (#4, #36, #40, #59, #74) of 5 (#4, #36, #40, #59, #74) residents investigated for nutritional status. This deficient practice has the likelihood for the facility's 94 residents, who require weekly and/or monthly weights, to experience undetected, significant weight loss. Findings: Record review of the facility's Policy titled Weight Evaluation read in part, Accurate .weights are determined for all residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 10, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 88 residents who ate out of the kitchen. The facility's census was 97.Findings:Review of the facility's policy, Sanitary Conditions of the Food Service Department, with a last review date of 01/15/2025, revealed the following in part: Policy: Facilities and equipment used in the preparation and serving of food provided to residents are safe and sanitary. h. Cleaning and Sanitizing: a. Food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed and sanitized: i. After each use, iv. At four hour intervals while the kitchen is in use; 2. Cleaning Program, a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF644Jul 1, 2025

  Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to refer a resident with a diagnosed mental disorder to the appropriate state-designated authority for Level II PASARR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) evaluation and determination for 2 ( #2, #3) of 6 (#1, #2, #3, #R1, #R2, #R3) residents investigated for PASARR in a final sample of 6 residents. Findings: Review of Resident #2's electronic medical record (EMR) revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included in part, major depressive disorder with severe psychotic symptoms, mood disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF850Jul 1, 2025

  Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure it employed a qualified social worker (SW) on a full-time basis. The facility had 130 licensed beds. Findings: On 06/30/2025 at 10:00 a.m., during an interview with S1ADM (Administrator), a request was made for the facility SW's credentials. On 06/30/2025 at 12:30 p.m., an interview was conducted with S3SS (Social Services). She confirmed she was SW for the facility. She stated she had a bachelor's degree in social work. At that time, a request for her credentials was made. She stated she would have to look for her diploma. S3SS stated she could provide her unofficial transcript. On 07/01/2025 at 8:50 a.m., during an interview with S3SS, she confirmed she did not have a copy of her diploma. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 25, 2024

  Based on observations, and interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service, and ensure sanitary conditions were maintained in the kitchen as evidenced by: 1. a thick layer of debris on the deep fryer cooking oil collection area; 2. expired foods from the kitchen walk in cooler, and dry storage area; 3. opened food items not labeled with the date and time; and 4. sticky residue with food debris on the cart used to bring food items from one part of the kitchen to another. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 87 residents who consumed food from the kitchen. […]