Life Care Center of South las Vegas

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684May 27, 2026

  Based on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1) blood glucose (BG) levels were obtained on admission, 2) discharge summary recommendations for diabetes management were discussed or clarified with the attending physician, and orders for BG monitoring and Insulin sliding scale were obtained for a resident with type one diabetes mellitus, 3) BG levels were obtained during a change of condition, and 4) the facility had a clear diabetes management process or protocol for 1 of 40 sampled residents (Resident 161). […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF711May 27, 2026

  Based on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure the attending physician conducted an independent, thorough review of a hospital discharge summary for a resident admitted with Type one diabetes mellitus for 1 of 40 sampled residents (Resident 161). The deficient practice resulted in the resident experiencing diabetic-related complications which required rehospitalization. Findings include:Resident 161 (R161) was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including type one diabetes mellitus, and encounter for surgical amputation of right toe due to gangrene.The hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE], revealed R161 underwent amputation of the right third toe on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 13, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to properly date resident drink containers in 2 of 2 nourishment refrigerators and employee food stored in the resident freezer. This deficient practice has the potential to lead bacterial growth and foodborne illnesses. Findings include: On 06/10/2025 at 8:37 AM, in the nourishment refrigerator located on the 100 and 200 hall there were three containers of juice, which had no start or end dates. On 06/10/1025 at 8:38 AM, the nourishment freezer contained employee personal food items which included a TV dinner, breakfast burrito, yogurt, strawberries, and an ensure. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF849Jun 8, 2023

  Based on observation, interviews, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a physician order was obtained prior to evaluation and admission to hospice, and there was a process in place to ensure communication between the facility and the hospice agency for 2 of 3 hospice residents. The deficient practice had the potential to have adverse effects on the resident's well-being and continuity of care. Findings include: Resident #9 (R9) R9 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including end stage renal disease, dependence of renal dialysis. Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 15/15 indicating R9 was cognitively intact. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF690Dec 20, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a physician's order and indication for the use of a Foley catheter (indwelling urinary catheter) was obtained for 3 of 7 residents with a Foley catheter (Residents #110, #188, and #190). Findings include: 1) Resident #110 (R110) was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . On 12/14/2021 at 9:45 AM, R110 was observed with an indwelling urinary catheter. The medical record lacked documented evidence a physician order was obtained for the use and care of an indwelling urinary catheter. A Physician Order dated 12/03/2021, documented a urine analysis and urine culture were ordered to rule out urinary tract infection due to resident's altered mental status. […]