Life Care Center of las Vegas

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of las Vegas, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 6, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1) expired items were discarded, 2) opened food item was labeled and dated, 3) cleanliness of the kitchen equipment, and 4) walk-in freezer was free from ice build-up, leaked water, and in working condition. The failure to discard expired items, label, and date food item, maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, and ensure the freezer was in working condition had the potential to serve foods to the residents at an increased risk of food safety. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Dec 6, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure the walk-in freezer was operating at the proper temperature. The failure to have the walk-in freezer operating at the proper temperature could cause foods stored in the freezer to be in the temperature danger zone and cause food-borne illness. Findings include: On 11/29/2022 at 10:28 AM, during the initial kitchen tour of the kitchen the walk-in freezer had boxes of food items such as frozen meat, pastry, seafood, desserts, and vegetables stored on the wire racks towards the entrance of the freezer. The walk-in freezer had ice build-up under the motor fan area and had water dripping from the bottom of the motor fan area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF886Jan 13, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct testing using a polymerase chain reaction molecular assay test (PCR) to confirm or rule out results of COVID-19 [MEDICATION NAME] testing. Findings include: The Manufacturer's instructions for the(NAME)Binax NOW documented the following: - Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease. - Negative results from residents with symptoms onset beyond seven days, should be treated as presumptive and confirmation with a molecular assay may be performed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF600May 14, 2026

  Based on interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to protect residents from ongoing and repeated sexual and/or physical contact by a cognitively impaired resident with a history of continued repeated behaviors for 1 of 6 sampled residents (Resident 2) and 3 of 3 unsampled residents (Resident 7, 8, and 9). The deficient practice placed the residents at risk for continued nonconsensual physical contact and potential psychosocial distress.Findings include:Resident 2 (R2) was admitted [DATE], with diagnosis including dementia unspecified severity with anxiety/psychotic disturbance, depression, and adult failure to thrive.On 05/13/2026 at 1:17 PM, R2 was observed in the hallway seated in a wheelchair holding a stuffed animal. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Nov 22, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure stored foods were stored properly and ice machines were properly cleaned for 3 of 5 ice makers in the facility. This deficient practice posed a potential risk to safety and health standards which could lead to contamination and place residents at risk of foodborne illness. Findings include: On 11/19/2024 in the morning, there was an open bottle containing blackberry sauce in the dry food storage area with an expiration date of June 10, 2024. The Dietary Director explained the blackberry sauce should have been discarded. […]