Deficiency Records for Lexington Health Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lexington Health Care Center. 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?
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2023-11-21 2023-12-08 Y
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2023-02-21 2023-03-17 Y
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 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 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 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 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 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 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 Y
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 2022-10-14 2022-11-18 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-10-14 2022-10-14 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-10-14 2022-06-15 Y
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-02-08 2022-03-04 N
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Health 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 Y
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 Y
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 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-01-10 2022-02-14 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 2019-12-30 2020-02-12 N
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-02-12 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-02-12 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-02-12 N
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 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-01-18 2019-02-22 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 2019-01-18 2019-02-22 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-01-18 2019-02-22 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-01-18 2019-02-22 N