Lofland Park Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801May 10, 2023

  Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a qualified person in charge of the kitchen was present during all hours of operation. Findings include: 5/4/23 10:37 AM - During an interview, E17 (Kitchen Supervisor) and E18 (Cook) disclosed that no members in the facility's food service department possessed valid Food Protection Manager certificates from an Accredited Food Safety Program.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 28, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to consistently monitor food temperatures in accordance with professional standards for food safety for cooking/reheating food items, ensure sanitary storage of food, protect quality of food, maintain consistent food temperature logs, provide timely disposal of pest remains, provide a required waste disposal receptacle at or near a hand washing sink, ensure staff were practicing appropriate hand hygiene, maintain labels and dates for refrigerated food, and dispose of expired food. Findings include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Jun 30, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that for four (R5, R26, R38, and R86) out of four residents reviewed for respiratory care the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment for R5, and R86 were stored in plastic bagging when not in use, in addition, the facility failed to clean R26 and R38's oxygen concentrator filters weekly as ordered. Findings include:1. R26's clinical record revealed: 9/22/22 – R26 was admitted to the facility. 4/14/26 1:11 PM - A physician's order for R26 documented Clean external filter on oxygen concentrator as needed. 4/15/26 11:00 PM - A physician's order for R26 documented Clean external concentrator filter every night shift on Wednesday. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 30, 2026

  Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served in a manner that prevents food borne illness to the residents. Findings include: 6/23/26 9:08 AM - During the initial kitchen tour, an observation of an open bag of cheese cubes with no open date or discard date. Additionally, an observation of a container of thickened juice with no open date or discard date noted. 6/23/26 9:20 AM - During an interview, E7 (Cook) confirmed the aforementioned items were not dated or labeled. E7 discarded those items in the trash during the interview. 6/30/25 12:00 PM - Findings were reviewed with E1 (NHA), E2 (DON) and E3 (ADON) during the exit conference.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Jul 2, 2024

  Based on record review and interview, it was determined that for four (R2, R11, R76 and R100) out of thirty-two residents reviewed for care plans, the facility failed to meet professional standards of the Delaware Board of Nursing Scope of Practice by having LPN's and a SW complete the admission assessments. Findings include: Delaware State Board of Nursing - RN, LPN and NA/UAP Duties 2023 . Admission Assessments * - RN . *= Once a care plan is established, the LPN may do assessments . 1. […]