Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF585Mar 11, 2026

  Based on interview and record review conducted during a survey, the facility did make prompt efforts to resolve grievances for two (2) (Residents #5 and #6) of two (2) residents reviewed for missing property. Specifically, there was lack of follow-through and resolution for Resident #5 and Resident #6's reports of missing property. The findings are: The policy titled Resident Personal Property and Inventory, last reviewed on 08/04/2025 and approved by the Administrator 1/26 documented the facility shall maintain a system to inventory, label, and safeguard resident property to minimize the risk of loss, theft, or damage. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF700Mar 11, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a survey, the facility did not ensure residents were assessed for risk of entrapment from bed rails prior to installation, risks and benefits of bed rails were reviewed with the resident or resident representative, and informed consent was obtained prior to the installation of bed rails for one (1) (Resident #87) of three (3) residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #87's bed rail was loose and not secure to the bedframe and the resident was not assessed for risk of entrapment from the bed rails. Additionally, the risks and benefits of bed rail use were not reviewed with the resident or their representative and consent was not obtained prior to bed rail use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF812Mar 11, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview conducted during the survey, the facility did not store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, one (1) (West Wing Unit) of two (2) unit nourishment refrigerators contained unlabeled, out of date food and drink items, and personal food was stored with residents' food. The finding is: The policy titled Dietary Sanitation revised 02/26, documented its purpose was to prevent the incidence of food borne illness through safe food handling procedures. Stored foods to be held or leftovers should not exceed a 72-hour period in refrigeration. Leftovers should be covered, labeled and dated, put in the freezer right away or if put in refrigerator, use within 72 hours (3 days) or discard. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF909Mar 11, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a survey, the facility did not ensure regular inspections of all bed frames, mattresses, and rails were conducted as part of a regular maintenance program to identify areas of possible entrapment (when a person is trapped in a hospital bed's rails, mattress or frame, preventing them from moving) for two (2) (Residents #1 and #71) of three (3) residents reviewed for side rail use. Specifically, Residents #1 and #71's bed rails were checked for possible zones of entrapment using a bed system measurement device that lacked a measurement component per the manufacturer's specifications. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF561Jun 4, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview conducted during the Standard survey completed on 6/4/24 the facility did not ensure residents had the right to choose activities, schedules, and health care consistent with their interests, assessments, and plan of care for one (Resident #9) of two residents reviewed for choices. Specifically, Resident #9 was provided with a shower once a week in the evening instead of twice a week during the day as care planned and preferred. The finding is: The policy and procedure titled Resident Rights reviewed 5/24 documented each resident was ensured the right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside and outside the facility. […]