A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Westlake. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-17 | 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 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-17 | 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 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-17 | 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 | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-19 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-24 | 2022-01-27 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-27 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-27 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-27 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-05 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-05 | 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 | 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-05 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-14 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-14 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-14 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-09 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-09 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-25 | 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 | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-06 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-06 | 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 | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-06 | 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 | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-06 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-06 | N |
| Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-06 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-06 | N |
