Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF732May 21, 2026

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to post nurse staffing data daily at the beginning of the shift that included the following:- Facility name.-The current date.-The total number and the actual hours worked by the following categories of licensed and unlicensed nursing staff directly responsible for resident care per shift.1. Registered nurse,2. Licensed practical nurse,3. Certified nurse aides,4. Resident census.The deficient practice has the potential to affect all 77 residents as identified by the census provided by the Administrator (ADM) on 05/17/26 and could likely result in residents and visitors not having the staffing information readily available. The findings are:A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761May 21, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to properly store medications and medical supplies located in the facility medication storage room when the staff failed to ensure: -Insulin multidose vials are dated when they are first used and dated 28 days after first use.-Blood collection tubes were not expired.-Lancets (small, sharp, sterile needle used to prick the skin) were not expired.-Hypodermic (under the skin) Injection needles were disposed of after expiration date.-Bluetooth glucose monitoring strips were not expired.-Intravenous (IV; into the vein) catheters were not expired.-Intravenous start kits were not expired.These deficient practices have the potential to affect all 77 residents (as identified by the census provided by the Administrator (ADM) on 05/17/26,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 21, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions when staff failed to ensure:Expired food was disposed of and food items were labeled and dated.Refrigerator temperature logs were not complete.Perform hand hygiene during servingThese deficient practices have the potential to affect all 77 residents as identified by the census provided by the Administrator (ADM) on 05/17/26. If food is not being stored properly and safe food handling practices are not followed then the residents could be at risk of getting foodborne illnesses and becoming ill. The findings are: Expired and unlabeled food stored in the kitchen: A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF909May 21, 2026

  Based on record review and interview the facility failed to conduct regular inspections of all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails, if any, as part of a regular maintenance program to identify areas of possible entrapment. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all 77 residents as identified by the census provided by the Administrator on 05/17/26 and could likely result could likely result in serious injury or death if residents become trapped between the mattress, side rail, footboard and headboard. The findings are: A. Record review of occupational therapy bed inspection form provided by the administrator on 5/20/26 revealed: 1. Inspection of the bed height 2. Inspection of securement of wheelchair cushion. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF924May 21, 2026

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain corridor handrails for one identified location, this deficiency could compromise safe navigation and support for all 77 residents as identified by the census provided by the Administrator (ADM) on 05/17/26 who use handrails.A. On 05/17/26 at 9:48 am during an observation, a rail along the corridor in west hall just past the main entrance could be easily pulled away from the wall.B. On 05/17/26 at 10:05 am, during an interview with Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), she confirmed the rail was loose and was easily pulled away from the wall.C. On 05/21/26 at 10:12 am, during an interview with Director of maintenance, he confirmed the rail was loose and needed to be repaired.