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Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Elkhorn
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Elkhorn. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Elkhorn. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | Y |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | Y |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-08 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-07 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-07 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-08 | 2026-01-07 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-11-06 | 2025-12-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-11-06 | 2025-12-04 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-11-06 | 2025-12-04 | Y |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | 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 | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-08-13 | 2024-09-09 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-14 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-18 | N |