Luling Living Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF678Mar 25, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure licensed nursing staff provided basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation [(CPR) chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygen to vital organs], in accordance with the resident's physician orders and American Heart Association for 1 (Resident #54) of 1 sampled residents reviewed who had expired in the facility in a total sample of 19 residents. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation on [DATE] at 12:49PM when Resident #54 was found unresponsive, without a pulse and not breathing by S4Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and S5LPN The Immediate Jeopardy situation continued on [DATE] at 1:19PM when Resident #54 was pronounced deceased by his… […]

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF835Mar 25, 2026

  I.Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to be administered in a manner that enabled it to use its resources effectively and efficiently to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical well-being of each resident by failing to implement and maintain an adequate system to ensure administrative staff identified deficient practices, implemented corrective actions, and ensured licensed nursing staff were trained and competent in verifying residents' code status, initiating and continuing CPR until emergency medical services arrived.This deficient practice was identified for 1 (Resident #54) of 1 sampled residents reviewed who had expired in the facility in a total sample of 19 residents.This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Mar 25, 2026

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered by the physician for 1 (Resident #47) of 2 sampled residents reviewed, in accordance with professional standards of nursing practice. Findings:In accordance with the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act (La. R.S. 37:913), nursing practice includes executing medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician or authorized prescriber; therefore, medications must be administered as ordered. Review of the facility's policy titled Physician Orders Policy and Procedure, revised 09/12/2025, revealed Licensed Practical Nurses are required to follow physician orders as prescribed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF686Mar 25, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide pressure ulcer treatments as ordered by the physician for 3 (Resident #7, Resident #16, Resident #44) of 3 sampled residents investigated for pressure ulcers. Findings:Review of the facility's Wound Care Protocol, dated 2026, revealed, in part, residents with wounds will have wound care provided to them as ordered by the physician. Resident #7 Review of Resident #7's March 2026 Physician's Orders revealed, in part, cleanse sacral pressure ulcer with wound cleanser, pat dry, loosely fill cavity with gauze soaked in Dakin's solution (an antiseptic used to clean infected skin and tissues, treat wounds, and manage odors), apply Santyl ointment (a prescription medicine used to remove dead tissue from chronic… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF790Mar 25, 2026

  Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident received dental services as required for 1 (Resident #47) of 1 sampled residents investigated for dental services. Findings:Review of the facility's Dental Services policy and procedure, last revised 08/2006, revealed, in part, social services personnel will be responsible for assisting the resident in making dental appointments and transportation arrangements as necessary. Review of Resident #47's physician's progress noted dated 01/29/2026 revealed, in part, Resident #47 was seen by the facility's contracted dental company with a chief complaint of a lower left broken tooth. […]