Lifequest Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 3, 2025

  Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and equipment under sanitary conditions in the kitchen and on one of four nursing units. (Unit DEF) Findings include: A tour of the main kitchen on April 2, 2025, at 10:27 a.m., revealed the following: There was no hand soap at a handwashing station. There was an uncovered garbage can next to a food preparation surface. Garbage was piled over the top of the garbage can and in contact with the table top can opener. There was an accumulation of dust on the vent cover to the ice machine. There were particles of debris, rust, and water on the top of the ice machine. In dry storage, there was a dented can of pumpkin on the can rack. There was a container of cereal with a use by date of March 22, 2025. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF758May 9, 2024

  Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to document the rationale and justification for the continued use of as needed (PRN) psychotropic medications for four of five residents sampled who had orders for anti-psychotic medications. (Residents 4, 10, 16, 77) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 4 had diagnoses that included dementia and had a physician's order dated October 2, 2023, for staff to administer a psychotropic medication lLorazepam) every four hours PRN for anxiety. The current order for the lorazepam failed to include a time frame for the continued use of the PRN medication. There was no physician documentation that it was appropriate for the order to be extended beyond 14 days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677May 1, 2026

  Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services to maintain activities of daily living (eating) for one of 27 sampled residents. (Resident 35)Findings include:Clinical record review revealed that Resident 35 had diagnoses that included Parkinson's Disease and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed the resident had cognitive impairments and was dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene, dressing, and eating. According to the care plan, the resident had an ADL self-care deficit with an intervention for staff to assist the resident with eating and personal hygiene. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF688May 1, 2026

  Based on clinical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide restorative nursing services to improve or maintain range of motion on a consistent basis for one of 27 sampled residents. (Resident 35) Findings include:Clinical record review revealed that Resident 35 had diagnoses that included Parkinson's Disease, muscle weakness and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed the resident had cognitive impairments and was dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene and eating. According to the care plan, the resident had an ADL self-care deficit with an intervention for staff to assist the resident with ADL's. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689May 1, 2026

  Based on clinical record review and facility documentation review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff provided adequate supervision in order to prevent falls for one of six residents at risk for falls. (Resident 102)Findings include:Clinical record review revealed that Resident 102 had diagnoses that included dementia, weakness, abnormalities of gait and mobility, and repeated falls. The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident was cognitively impaired. A review of the care plan identified that the resident was at risk for falls. Review of the care plan further indicated that Resident 102 had an activities of daily living self care performance deficit with an intervention for staff to assist with ambulation. […]