Deficiency Records for Thrive of Lake County

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Thrive of Lake County. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-12-23 2023-12-30 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-23 2023-12-30 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-11-20 2023-11-28 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-11-20 2023-11-28 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-10-04 2023-10-11 Y
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-07-31 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2023-07-17 2023-07-25 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-07-17 2023-07-25 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-06-06 2023-06-14 Y
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-05-05 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-05-05 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-05-05 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-04-26 2023-05-01 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-04-10 2023-04-19 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-03-29 2023-04-15 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-17 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-02-12 2023-02-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-02-12 2023-02-14 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-02-12 2023-02-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-14 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-14 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-14 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-01-17 2023-02-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-01-17 2023-02-14 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-01-17 2023-02-14 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-01-09 2023-02-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-01-09 2023-02-14 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-01-09 2023-02-14 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2023-02-01 2023-02-08 Y
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-02 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-02 Y
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-02 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-02 Y
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-02 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-02 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-01-20 2023-02-02 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-01-17 2023-01-27 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-01-17 2023-01-27 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2023-01-17 2023-01-27 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-01-17 2023-01-27 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-01-09 2023-01-27 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-01-09 2023-01-27 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2023-01-09 2023-01-27 Y
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2023-01-20 2023-01-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-01-09 2023-01-18 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-01-09 2023-01-18 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-12-29 2023-01-04 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-12-06 2022-12-16 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-03 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-03 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-03 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-10-25 2022-10-31 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-10-25 2022-10-31 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-07-29 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-07-29 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-09 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-09 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-09 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-09 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-09 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-09 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-05-16 2022-05-27 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-03-09 2022-03-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-03-09 2022-03-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-03-09 2022-03-18 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-01-25 2022-02-04 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-11-29 2021-12-10 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-08-03 2021-08-13 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-07-27 2021-08-05 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-07-27 2021-08-05 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Y
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-04-28 2021-05-19 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-05-13 2021-05-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-04-23 2021-05-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-04-23 2021-05-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-18 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-18 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-18 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-18 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-18 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-04-23 2021-04-30 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-03-01 2021-03-22 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-03-01 2021-03-22 Y