Lasalle Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lasalle Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 24, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed a resident's person centered plan of care, by failing to use two person physical assistance when transferring a resident from wheelchair to bed for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4 and Resident #5) sampled residents. This failed practice resulted in an actual harm situation for Resident #1 on 07/25/2023 at 7:25 p.m., when S5 CNA transferred the resident from a chair to bed without assistance of another staff, as indicated on her plan of care. S5 CNA did not review the plan of care for transfer instructions prior to the transfer. Resident #1 sustained a large laceration to her left lower extremity, and was transferred to the ER. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF732Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure nurse staffing data was displayed daily in a prominent location readily accessible to all residents, staff, and visitors for viewing. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 64 residents who resided in the facility. Findings: Observation on 12/08/2025 at 8:35 a.m. of the facility entrance revealed no display of the nurse staffing posting. Observation on 12/09/2025 at 9:29 a.m. of the facility entrance revealed no display of the nurse staffing posting. Observation on 12/09/2025 at 9:27 a.m. revealed the facility nurse staffing posting was displayed at the end of Hall W and then turning right onto 1 (Hall Y) of 5 hallways, in the window of 1 (Nurse Station X) of 3 nurse stations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF758Jul 26, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who use psychotropic drugs received gradual dose reductions for 2 (#46, #49) of 5 (#2, #15, #33, #46, #49) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Findings: Resident #46: A review of Resident #46's medical record revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses that included: Dementia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Dysphagia, and Insomnia. A review of Resident #46's Quarterly MDS with ARD of 06/26/2023 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 99 (indicating the BIMS was unable to be completed). A review of Resident #46's Comprehensive Care Plan revealed the Resident was at risk for side effects of psychotropic drug use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF758Jul 20, 2022

  Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs. The facility failed to evaluate the appropriateness for the continued use of a PRN [CONDITION(S)] medication beyond 14 days for 1 (#32) of 5 (#20, #29, #32, #42, and #54) resident's sampled for unnecessary medications. Findings: Review of the facility's policy titled: Drug Regimen Review Policy and Procedure revealed in part . Clinically significant medication issues may include, but are not limited to: 1. Medication dose, frequency, route or duration not consistent with resident's condition, manufacturer's instructions, or applicable standards of practice. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF760Aug 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents received medications in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and accepted standards of practice for 1 (Resident #2) of 4 residents receiving Fentanyl (a potent opioid) patches.Findings:Accepted standards of practice is defined as guidelines that define the competent level of basic nursing care and ethical behavior.According to Louisiana Administrative Code 46:XLCII.3405 (A), nurses must practice in accordance with the legal standards of nursing practice and must utilize appropriate judgment.Review of Fentanyl manufacturer's recommendations revealed in part.Each Fentanyl transdermal system may be worn continuously for 72 hours. […]