Inspection Reports for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center

6101 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506, United States, NE, 68506

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Deficiencies (last 10 years)

Deficiencies (over 10 years) 7.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

88% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

24 18 12 6 0
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Census

Latest occupancy rate 61 residents

Based on a February 2019 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

0 30 60 90 120 Feb 2011 Nov 2012 Jan 2015 Jun 2015 Apr 2018 Feb 2019
Inspection Report Renewal Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 31, 2025
Visit Reason
The document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and related renewal certification for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center, verifying the facility's license renewal through the indicated date.
Findings
The documents confirm the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal and include ownership information, certification of compliance, and an occupancy permit indicating a maximum capacity of 97 beds.
Report Facts
Number of beds to be relicensed: 97 Maximum Occupancy: 97
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Peggy RatzlaffAdministratorNamed on Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application
Jessica HernandezDirector of NursingNamed on Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application
Notice Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 18, 2023
Visit Reason
This document package serves as a renewal application for the nursing home license of Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center, including certification of licensure and occupancy permit.
Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership information, and occupancy permit approval with a maximum capacity of 97 beds.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 97 License number: 504005 Renewal application date: Mar 31, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LaVonne HarromAdministratorNamed as Administrator on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and Officers & Directors page
Olga SokolovaDirector of NursingNamed as Director of Nursing on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application
George J PerlebachPresidentNamed as President and authorized representative on the renewal application and Officers & Directors page
John PerlebachSecretary/TreasurerNamed as Secretary/Treasurer and authorized representative on the renewal application and Officers & Directors page
Anja ZannDirector/Board MemberNamed as Director/Board Member on the Officers & Directors page
Susen LindnerDeputy State Fire MarshalInspected the facility and approved the occupancy permit
Notice Deficiencies: 0 Mar 26, 2019
Visit Reason
The notice was issued to inform Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center of disciplinary action placing their license on probation for 90 days starting March 26, 2019, due to violations related to failure to assess and implement interventions to prevent resident falls.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure an assessment was completed and interventions were implemented for the use of an electric recliner to prevent falls with injury, violating licensure regulations and posing risks to resident health and safety.
Report Facts
Probation period (days): 90 Report due date: Apr 5, 2019
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Connie VogtRN, BSN, Program ManagerContact for submission of required reports and descriptions related to the disciplinary action
Bo BotelhoInterim DirectorSigned the Notice of Disciplinary Action
Becky WisellAdministratorLicensure Unit Administrator mentioned in the notice
Linda StenversStaff Assistant IICertified mailing of the Notice of Disciplinary Action
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 61 Deficiencies: 1 Feb 26, 2019
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to use appropriate interventions to prevent injuries.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure an assessment was completed and interventions were implemented for the use of an electric recliner to prevent falls, resulting in multiple falls and an acute right knee fracture for one resident. The facility lacked documentation of recliner assessments, risk/benefit analysis, and family education related to recliner use.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility failed to use appropriate interventions to prevent injuries. The investigation confirmed this failure, citing the facility at Federal Tag F689 and State Licensure 12-006.09D7b.
Severity Breakdown
SS=G: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure an assessment was completed and interventions were implemented for the use of an electric recliner to prevent a fall with fracture for one resident.SS=G
Report Facts
Facility census: 61 Falls documented: 2 Plan of correction completion date: 2019
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Connie VogtProgram ManagerSigned the complaint investigation letter
Lavonne HarromAdministratorInterviewed during investigation; confirmed lack of documentation and family education
LPN BLicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding post-fall procedures
DONDirector of NursesInterviewed; confirmed findings and lack of recliner assessment
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Jan 16, 2019
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint that the facility fails to answer call notification systems promptly.
Findings
The facility ensured the call notification system was answered promptly, with records and observations confirming timely responses and functional call lights. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility failed to answer call notification systems promptly. The investigation found the allegation unsubstantiated as the system was answered promptly and staff responded quickly.
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Connie VogtProgram ManagerSigned the report as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health
Inspection Report Routine Census: 61 Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 11 Apr 30, 2018
Visit Reason
Routine state licensure and certification inspection of Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center to assess compliance with Nebraska Administrative Code and federal regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to environmental cleanliness, infection control, life safety code compliance, fire safety, electrical safety, and emergency preparedness. Deficiencies included dirty exhaust vents, inadequate hand washing practices, missing exit signage, overdue fire suppression system inspections, sprinkler system maintenance issues, incomplete fire watch policy, incomplete fire evacuation plan, missing electrical outlet cover plate, improper use of extension cords, lack of power strip testing, and improper oxygen cylinder storage.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 3 SS=F: 6 SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (11)
DescriptionSeverity
Exhaust vents in resident restrooms were covered with a fuzzy gray substance.SS=E
Staff failed to perform hand washing for the recommended 20 seconds.SS=F
Missing exit sign for the second required exit in Garden Walk smoke compartment.SS=E
Kitchen range hood fire suppression system was not inspected every six months.SS=F
Fire sprinklers in kitchen and laundry rooms were covered in foreign materials and internal inspection overdue.SS=F
Incomplete fire watch policy regarding sprinkler system impairment procedures.SS=F
Incomplete fire evacuation plan lacking smoke compartment evacuation procedures.SS=F
Electrical outlet in Social Service office missing cover plate.SS=D
Extension cords used improperly in Resident Room 15 and on medication cart computer.SS=F
Facility failed to assess integrity, resistance, leakage current, and UL listing of power strips throughout the facility.SS=F
Empty oxygen cylinders were stored together with full cylinders in the oxygen storage room.SS=E
Report Facts
Facility census: 61 Total licensed capacity: 97 Number of residents affected by exhaust vent deficiency: 10 Number of residents affected by oxygen cylinder storage deficiency: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance Manager AConfirmed deficiencies related to exhaust vents, exit signage, fire sprinkler maintenance, electrical outlet cover plate, extension cords, power strips, and oxygen cylinder storage.
Director of NursingDONConfirmed hand washing standards and participated in corrective actions for infection control and oxygen cylinder storage.
Maintenance DirectorResponsible for corrective actions and monitoring related to exhaust vents, fire suppression system, sprinkler system, exit signage, and power strip inspections.
Inspection Report Renewal Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 1, 2018
Visit Reason
This document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and related licensing and certification documents for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center, verifying the renewal of the facility's SNF/NF dual certification and licensure.
Findings
The documents confirm that Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center meets statutory requirements for licensure and certification as a skilled nursing and nursing facility with a licensed capacity of 97 beds. The renewal application and related permits indicate compliance with state regulations.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 97 Renewal fee: 1750
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LaVonne HarromAdministratorNamed as facility administrator on renewal application and correspondence
Ruth GajardoDirector of NursingNamed as director of nursing on renewal application
George J. PerlebachPresidentNamed as officer and director of the owning company
John PerlebachSecretary/TreasurerNamed as officer and director of the owning company
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Jun 6, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint that the facility fails to put interventions into place to prevent injuries.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility is in compliance with regulatory requirements regarding fall interventions to prevent injuries. Reviews of records, observations, and interviews confirmed appropriate fall prevention measures were in place.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility failed to put interventions into place to prevent injuries. The investigation found the facility compliant with regulations.
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned the report as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 63 Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 10 Apr 5, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center on April 5, 2017-April 18, 2017, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Findings
The facility was found to have failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse and failed to submit an investigation within 5 working days for one sampled resident. Other complaint allegations such as resident grooming, sufficient staffing, dignity and respect, housekeeping, pest control, and equipment maintenance were found to be in compliance. The facility census was 63.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that the facility failed to ensure residents are free from abuse, failed to immediately report allegations of abuse, failed to submit investigations within 5 working days, failed to ensure clean and groomed residents, failed to ensure sufficient staffing, failed to provide services to maintain residents' highest level of well-being, failed to answer call notification systems promptly, failed to have effective housekeeping and maintenance programs, failed to ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect, failed to ensure appropriate hand sanitation, failed to address grievances, failed to change fall interventions, failed to maintain pest control, failed to maintain housekeeping, and failed to maintain essential equipment. The facility was substantiated to have failed to immediately report abuse and submit investigations timely for one resident (Resident 90). Other allegations were not substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1 SS=F: 7 SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse and failed to submit documentation of the investigation into allegations of abuse for one sampled resident.SS=D
Failed to test battery operated emergency lights monthly and annually as required, risking loss of emergency lighting during power outage.SS=F
Failed to implement a program to inspect and test all fire rated doors annually to ensure proper operation.SS=F
Failed to separate hazardous areas from the rest of the building by smoke resistive partitions and self-closing doors in 3 of 4 smoke compartments.SS=F
Obstruction of corridor doors by wheelchair, risking smoke and fire migration into exit corridor.SS=E
Failed to implement a testing and inspection program for smoke barrier doors to ensure proper operation.SS=F
Used corridors as return air plenums for heating system, risking spread of smoke, fire and gases throughout exit corridors.SS=F
Failed to hold fire drills under varied conditions during 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts for four of five quarters reviewed.SS=F
Flexible electrical cords were run through doorways, increasing risk of electrical fire.SS=E
Used extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring in resident areas, increasing risk of electrical fire.SS=F
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 15 Facility census: 63 Total licensed beds: 97
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lavonne HarromAdministratorNamed in complaint investigation letter and plan of correction
Eve LewisRNC, Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHSSigned complaint investigation letter
Social Services DirectorInterviewed regarding abuse reporting and investigation documentation
Maintenance Staff AInterviewed regarding emergency lighting, fire door inspections, smoke door inspections, HVAC system, fire drills, electrical cord issues, and extension cords
Administrator AInterviewed regarding fire safety deficiencies
Inspection Report Renewal Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 26, 2016
Visit Reason
The document is a nursing home licensure renewal application and related materials for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center, submitted to renew the facility's nursing home license.
Findings
The documents confirm that Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal as a skilled nursing facility with 97 licensed beds. The renewal application includes ownership information, certification details, and occupancy permits.
Report Facts
Number of beds to be relicensed: 97 Maximum occupancy: 97 Renewal fee: 1750 Certified beds: 97
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LaVonne HarromAdministratorNamed as facility administrator on renewal application and correspondence
Ruth GajardoDirector of NursingNamed on renewal application
Eve LewisProgram ManagerOffice of Long Term Care Facilities, Department of Health and Human Services, signed correspondence
Danny VanourneyProgram SpecialistDHHS Medicaid & Long-Term Care, signed letter regarding Medicaid bed changes
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 54 Deficiencies: 13 Jan 26, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with federal and state regulations governing skilled nursing facilities, including resident care, safety, and facility operations.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide individualized activity programs for residents, inadequate provision of medically-related social services, failure to complete significant change assessments, incomplete care plans, failure to prevent contractures, lack of timely physician visits, inadequate fire drill practices, improper HVAC system design affecting smoke compartments, lack of semiannual hood inspections, improper oxygen storage and signage, incomplete emergency generator maintenance documentation, and unsafe electrical wiring practices.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 6 SS=G: 1 SS=F: 3 SS=E: 4
Deficiencies (13)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide an activity program based on assessed preferences for Resident 47 and failure to reassess needs of Resident 18 with decline in condition.SS=D
Failure to provide medically-related social services to Resident 65 with depression, weight loss, and isolation.SS=G
Failure to complete a Significant Change Status Assessment for Resident 4 after significant decline.SS=D
Failure to develop individualized activity care plans for Residents 47 and 18 based on assessed preferences.SS=D
Failure to implement care plan interventions to prevent increased contracture for Resident 47.SS=D
Failure to ensure Resident 47 was seen by a physician every 30 days for the first 90 days after admission.SS=D
Failure to hold fire drills at random times under varied conditions for four of five quarters reviewed.SS=F
Use of corridors as return air plenum for heating system, spreading smoke, fire, and gases throughout exiting corridors.SS=F
Failure to verify semiannual inspection of kitchen hood suppression system.SS=F
Failure to properly store and label oxygen cylinders; one unrestrained cylinder found.SS=E
Failure to post oxygen warning signs on resident rooms where oxygen was used.SS=E
Failure to maintain emergency generator inspection and testing documentation in accordance with NFPA 110.SS=E
Use of extension cords beyond temporary installation as substitute for permanent wiring.SS=E
Report Facts
Facility census: 54 Resident 47 small group attendance: 30 Resident 47 small group attendance: 21 Resident 47 small group attendance: 7 Resident 65 weight loss: 15.5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Restorative Aide CConfirmed rolled washcloth to be placed in Resident 47's left hand
Activity DirectorProvided information on Resident 47's activity participation and use of interest forms
Assistant Director of NursingConfirmed significant change assessment not completed for Resident 4 and lack of physician visits for Resident 47
Medication Aide FReported Resident 65's depression and refusal to eat or attend activities
Nursing Assistant DReported Resident 47 did not attend activities and was sleeping
Maintenance AConfirmed fire drill findings, HVAC system design, hood inspection records, oxygen storage issues, and generator maintenance documentation
Administration AConfirmed oxygen storage and signage deficiencies and extension cord use
MDS CoordinatorNoted decline in Resident 4's condition and lack of significant change assessment
Social WorkerConfirmed lack of ongoing social service interventions for Resident 65
Occupational Therapist Registered/LicensedDiscussed use of rolled washcloth to prevent contracture for Resident 47
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 55 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 9, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent falls.
Findings
The facility did implement interventions to prevent falls, and no violation was found related to this issue. Incident/accident logs, resident records, observations, and interviews with residents, family, and staff revealed no concerns.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to implement interventions to prevent falls. The allegation was not substantiated as the facility had appropriate interventions in place.
Report Facts
Census: 55
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rebecca YoungRegistered NurseConducted the complaint investigation
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned the inspection report
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 56 Deficiencies: 1 May 13, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to implement or follow the plan of care and failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls.
Findings
The investigation found no violation related to failure to implement or follow the plan of care, and the facility did change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk. However, the facility failed to ensure bedside stands and dressers were in sturdy condition in 7 of 9 rooms observed, posing accident hazards.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation regarding failure to implement or follow the plan of care and failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls. Both allegations were found unsubstantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure resident use bedside stands and dressers were in sturdy condition in 7 of 9 rooms observed, leading to accident hazards.SS=E
Report Facts
Census: 56 Rooms with unsteady furniture: 7 Rooms observed: 9
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Victoria SmithRegistered NurseInvestigator conducting complaint investigation
Rebecca YoungRegistered NurseInvestigator conducting complaint investigation
Lavonne HarromAdministratorAdministrator interviewed regarding furniture safety and findings
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned letter communicating investigation results
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 50 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 2, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate complaints regarding pain management, identification of change in condition, staffing sufficiency, call notification response, and fluid consistency at Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center.
Findings
The facility was found to be compliant with all allegations investigated, including pain management, change in condition identification, staffing sufficiency, call notification response, and ensuring appropriate consistency of fluids. No violations were identified.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints alleging failure to assist residents with pain management, failure to identify changes in condition, insufficient staffing, failure to answer call notifications promptly, and failure to ensure appropriate consistency of fluids. All allegations were found to have no violations.
Report Facts
Facility census: 50
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rebecca YoungRegistered NurseRepresentative of the Department of Health and Human Services who conducted the investigation
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned the correspondence from the Office of LTC Facilities, Licensure Unit
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 25 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 21 Jan 8, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center on January 5-8, 2015.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with medication administration, staffing, resident property protection, and accident prevention. Deficiencies were identified related to resident rights during dining service, access to personal funds, bathing frequency choices, housekeeping and maintenance, food service hand hygiene, infection control during medication administration, and multiple life safety code violations including fire safety, door and corridor issues, emergency lighting, exit signage, fire drills, sprinkler system maintenance, HVAC system, cooking facilities, egress path maintenance, oxygen signage, generator testing, and gas supply security.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations related to medication administration, staffing sufficiency, resident property misappropriation, and accident prevention. The facility was found compliant with all complaint allegations.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 11 SS=E: 6
Deficiencies (21)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure residents at the same table were served at the same time to preserve dignity during dining.
Facility failed to allow residents access to personal funds on evenings or weekends.
Facility failed to provide choices and honor preferences related to bathing frequency for seven residents.
Facility failed to provide maintenance services for peeling paint, hole in door, gouges and dings on walls, and loose floor tile in multiple rooms.
Facility staff failed to perform hand hygiene for the required 20 seconds during meal preparation and service.
Facility failed to ensure medication administration via gastrostomy tube prevented cross contamination.
Wooden folding room divider in chapel was not treated with flame resistant finish.SS=F
Corridor door to Physical Therapy was blocked open by a wheelchair.SS=E
Smoke doors to Service Corridor had gaps greater than 1/8 inch and were not smoke tight.SS=E
Door to Dirty Dish room failed to close and latch properly.SS=E
Exit illumination from Dining Room exit to public way was inadequate.SS=E
Emergency lighting in Dining Room was inadequate, leaving areas in darkness.SS=F
Dining Room lacked sufficient exit signage visible from all areas.SS=F
Fire drills were not conducted at random times on each shift.SS=F
Sprinkler system obstructions and unsealed penetrations were found in closets.SS=E
Corridors were used as return air plenums for heating system, spreading smoke and fire.SS=F
Gas burner on stove failed to ignite.SS=F
Snow obstructed egress path at Garden Walk west exit.SS=F
Oxygen in use signs were missing in rooms where oxygen was used.SS=E
Generator was not run monthly under required 30 percent load.SS=F
Gas supply shut-off valve to generator was not secured to prevent unauthorized shut-off.SS=F
Report Facts
Facility census: 25 Facility total capacity: 108 Deficiency count: 21 Residents affected by bathing deficiency: 7 Residents affected by flame resistant finish deficiency: 96 Residents affected by Physical Therapy door obstruction: 13 Residents affected by Dirty Dish door latch deficiency: 108 Residents affected by Dining Room exit illumination deficiency: 108 Residents affected by Dining Room exit signage deficiency: 108 Residents affected by fire drill deficiency: 52 Residents affected by sprinkler obstruction: 39 Residents affected by HVAC plenum deficiency: 52 Residents affected by gas burner deficiency: 108 Residents affected by snow obstruction: 28 Residents affected by missing oxygen signage: 28 Residents affected by generator testing deficiency: 52 Residents affected by unsecured gas supply valve: 52
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Vicky Jones-GocAdministratorNamed in complaint investigation and plan of correction
Eve LewisRNC, Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHSSigned complaint investigation letter
Gerald NevinsRegistered NurseSurveyor for complaint and annual survey
Sherri LovelaceRegistered NurseSurveyor for complaint and annual survey
Victoria SmithRegistered NurseSurveyor for complaint and annual survey
Rebecca YoungRegistered NurseSurveyor for complaint and annual survey
Maintenance AInterviewed regarding multiple life safety deficiencies and maintenance issues
LPN FLicensed Practical NurseObserved and interviewed regarding medication administration via gastrostomy tube
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 54 Deficiencies: 1 Jun 16, 2014
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center on June 16, 2014, focusing on multiple allegations regarding resident care and facility practices.
Findings
The investigation found no violations related to fall interventions, skin breakdown prevention, dignity and respect, privacy, supplement orders, treatment completion, grievance resolution, notification of condition changes, food/fluid assistance, bowel elimination care, and medication administration. One deficiency was noted regarding inadequate equipment for one resident, but the physician placed the treatment on hold and referred the resident to a wound clinic.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed multiple allegations including failure to change fall interventions, prevent skin breakdown, treat residents with dignity and respect, maintain privacy, have adequate equipment, have practitioner's orders for supplements, complete treatments as ordered, resolve grievances, notify healthcare practitioners of condition changes, identify changes in condition, provide staff assistance for food/fluid intake, provide care for bowel elimination, and administer medications according to orders. Most allegations were found unsubstantiated except for the equipment adequacy issue.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
The facility failed to have adequate equipment to meet the needs of one resident.
Report Facts
Census: 54
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kathleen PhilippiRegistered NurseConducted the complaint investigation
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned the report as representative of the Office of Long Term Care Facilities
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 25 Deficiencies: 7 Feb 19, 2014
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Holmes Lake Manor on February 12, 2014-February 19, 2014, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Findings
The facility was found to have no violations related to abuse, plan of care development, or medical record dating. However, deficiencies were identified related to pressure ulcer prevention, food sanitation practices, infection control including hand hygiene and medication administration, and life safety code compliance including fire drills, smoke detectors, kitchen hood ventilation, and electrical safety.
Complaint Details
The complaint allegations included failure to protect residents from abuse, failure to develop a plan of care to address identified needs, and failure to ensure information in the medical record is dated. The facility was found compliant with these allegations.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2 SS=E: 3 SS=F: 2
Deficiencies (7)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to have a system in place to determine the cause of facility acquired pressure ulcers for one resident (Resident 52).SS=D
Facility failed to ensure food was served in a manner to prevent food borne illness by improper glove use contaminating utensils and food.SS=E
Facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene properly and medication administration prevented cross contamination for two residents (Resident 31 and Resident 26).SS=D
Facility failed to conduct fire drills at unexpected times affecting staff preparedness and resident safety.SS=F
Facility failed to maintain single station smoke detectors in resident rooms; detectors needed replacement.SS=F
Facility failed to provide a kitchen range hood that captures and removes all grease-laden cooking vapors.SS=E
Facility failed to use electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with NFPA 70; broken GFCI outlet and unapproved surge protector found.SS=E
Report Facts
Facility census: 25 Facility census: 54 Pressure ulcer measurements: 4 Pressure ulcer measurements: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Victoria SmithRegistered NurseInvestigator during complaint and annual survey
Rebecca YoungRegistered NurseInvestigator during complaint and annual survey
Eve LewisProgram Manager, Office of Long Term Care FacilitiesSigned letter regarding complaint and annual survey findings
Vicky Jones-GocAdministratorFacility administrator named in complaint letter
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding pressure ulcer prevention and infection control
Dietary Aide AObserved contaminating food serving utensils with gloves
Dietary Aide DObserved contaminating food serving utensils with gloves
Medication Aide BObserved improper medication administration and cross contamination
Nursing Assistant CObserved inadequate hand hygiene
Maintenance AVerified fire drill and life safety code deficiencies
Craig QuickMaintenanceContact for waiver request
Inspection Report Routine Census: 24 Deficiencies: 3 Nov 8, 2012
Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Holmes Lake Manor to assess compliance with Nebraska Administrative Code and Life Safety Code standards, including review of resident care and facility safety.
Findings
The facility failed to report a resident fall with injury, failed to implement care ordered for a resident with NPO status, and failed to maintain fire safety doors to the soiled laundry hazardous area. Deficiencies were identified in abuse/neglect policies, resident care, and life safety code compliance.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to report a resident fall with injury for one sampled resident (Resident 11).SS=D
Failed to implement care ordered to prevent complications for one resident (Resident 29) with NPO status, including allowing access to water and food contrary to orders.SS=D
Failed to maintain the doors to Soiled Laundry hazardous area; door did not close and latch properly.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 24 Stage 2 sample census: 20 Facility census: 63 Resident fall date: Oct 23, 2012 Resident admission date: Sep 21, 2012 Resident re-admission date: Sep 18, 2012 Sutures placed: 7 Water pitcher size: 12 Fluids consumed: 18 Emesis volume: 240
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 61 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 18, 2012
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the 2000 Edition of the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association, specifically related to electrical wiring and equipment standards.
Findings
The facility failed to prohibit the use of extension cords as a substitute for adequate wiring or to use them properly, evidenced by a microwave plugged into an extension cord in the employees' break room. The extension cord was used because the microwave cord was too short to reach the outlet.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Use of extension cords as a substitute for fixed wiring, violating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Standard and NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 61
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance Staff AInterviewed regarding the use of the extension cord in the employees' break room
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 72 Deficiencies: 1 May 2, 2011
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint regarding the facility's failure to ensure timely availability of pain medication for residents following admission.
Findings
The facility failed to provide pain medication to Resident 2 in a timely manner after admission, with the PRN medication not delivered until several hours after it was due. The Emergency Drug Box did not contain the required Hydrocodone medication, and pharmacy delivery schedules limited timely access to pain medications on weekends.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related concerning delayed availability of pain medication for Resident 2. The complaint was substantiated based on record review and staff interviews.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure pain medication was available for residents following admission before the next dose was due.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 72 Skilled Care census: 9 Pain rating: 10 Medication delivery time delay: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN AInterviewed regarding medication delivery timing
RN BInterviewed regarding pharmacy delivery schedules and medication availability
AdministratorInterviewed regarding staff ability to obtain medications from local pharmacy
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 25 Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 9 Feb 28, 2011
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for Holmes Lake Manor, a skilled nursing facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies related to dignity and respect of residents, comprehensive care plans, catheter care, infection control, food storage, and life safety code standards. Corrective actions and plans of correction were submitted to address these issues.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 6 SS=E: 3
Deficiencies (9)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to be respectful of a resident related to medication administration.SS=D
Facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for a resident related to anti-anxiety medication.SS=D
Resident care plan lacked information related to problem and treatment of dysphagia.SS=D
Facility failed to update care plan regarding fall interventions for a resident.SS=D
Facility failed to provide Foley catheter care and secure catheter tubing for residents.SS=D
Facility failed to ensure resident environment free of accident hazards and provide adequate supervision/devices.SS=D
Facility failed to ensure all products stored for resident use were not expired.SS=E
Facility failed to maintain infection control standards related to linen handling and catheter care.SS=E
Facility failed to maintain filters in automatic hood system of kitchen per life safety code standards.SS=E
Report Facts
Facility census: 25 Facility capacity: 97 Sample size: 23 Deficiencies cited: 9
Document Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 APP2017
Visit Reason
The documents pertain to the renewal of the nursing home license, ownership and control disclosure, occupancy permit issuance, and Medicaid bed certification updates for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center.
Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal application for 97 beds, ownership details, occupancy permit approval for 97 beds, and Medicaid certification of all 97 beds as Medicare/Medicaid dual certified.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 97 Renewal fee: 1750 Medicare/Medicaid certified beds: 97
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LaVonne HarromAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in renewal application and correspondence.
Ruth GajardoDirector of NursingNamed as Director of Nursing in renewal application.
Danny VanoumeyProgram Specialist, MDS/OASIS Automation CoordinatorSigned Medicaid bed certification letter.
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned letter amending Health Insurance Benefits Agreement.
Notice Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 APP2019
Visit Reason
This document serves to verify the renewal of the Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility dual certification license for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center through the indicated expiration date.
Findings
The document confirms the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership information, and occupancy permit details, including maximum licensed capacity and certification status.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 97 License expiration date: License expires on 2020-03-31 as shown on renewal card
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LaVonne HarromAdministratorNamed as facility administrator on licensure renewal application and ownership documents
Ruth GajardoDirector of NursingNamed as director of nursing on licensure renewal application
George J. PerlebachPresidentOfficer and director of owning company
John PerlebachSecretary/TreasurerOfficer and director of owning company
Roman MartinezBilling ServicesNamed in ownership/officer information
Document Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 APP2020
Visit Reason
The documents pertain to the renewal of the nursing home license for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center and include certification of licensure, renewal application, ownership information, and occupancy permit.
Findings
The documents certify that the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal, provide ownership and administrative details, and confirm the facility's maximum occupancy of 97 beds as per the occupancy permit.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 97 License expiration date: License expires on 2021-03-31 as shown on renewal card.
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LaVonne HarromAdministratorNamed as Administrator on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and in ownership information.
Ruth GajardoDirector of NursingNamed as Director of Nursing on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.
George J PerlebachAuthorized Representative and PresidentSigned renewal application and listed as President of Mid America Holding Company, Inc.
John PerlebachAuthorized Representative and Secretary/TreasurerSigned renewal application and listed as Secretary/Treasurer of Mid America Holding Company, Inc.
Anja ZannDirector/Board MemberListed as Director/Board Member of Mid America Holding Company, Inc.
Notice Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 APP2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center, including renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification and occupancy permit.
Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership information, and maximum occupancy as certified by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 97
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
George J PerlebachPresidentNamed as authorized representative and officer/director of the facility ownership.
John PerlebachSecretary/TreasurerNamed as authorized representative and officer/director of the facility ownership.
Anja ZannDirector/Board MemberNamed as officer/director of the facility ownership.
LaVonne HarromAdministratorNamed as facility administrator on licensure application.
Olga SokolovaDirector of NursingNamed on licensure application.
Notice Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 APP2022
Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal application for the nursing home license of Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center and includes certification of licensure and occupancy permit information.
Findings
The documents certify that Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal and holds an occupancy permit for 97 beds as of the latest issuance date.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 97 Renewal license fees: 1550 Renewal license fees: 1750 Renewal license fees: 1950
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LaVonne HarromAdministratorNamed as administrator on the renewal application and in officers & directors list.
George J PerlebachPresidentNamed as authorized representative and president of the holding company.
John PerlebachSecretary/TreasurerNamed as authorized representative and secretary/treasurer of the holding company.
Anja ZannDirector/Board MemberNamed as director/board member of the holding company.
Document Capacity: 97 Deficiencies: 0 APP2024
Visit Reason
This document set includes a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center, along with licensing and occupancy permits.
Findings
The documents verify the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership information, and occupancy permit with a maximum capacity of 97 beds.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 97 Renewal licensure fee: 1550
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
George PerlebachAdministratorNamed as administrator on renewal application
Olga SokolovaDirector of NursingNamed as director of nursing on renewal application
John PerlebachAuthorized representative signing renewal application
Notice Deficiencies: 0 DAN020116
Visit Reason
The notice serves to inform Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center of disciplinary action placing their license on probation for 90 days starting March 3, 2016, due to violations related to failure to provide adequate social services to a resident with depression.
Findings
The facility was found in violation of licensure regulations pertaining to social service support, resulting in harm to a resident. Specific violations include failure to provide social services and deficiencies in care planning and staffing related to resident activities and psychosocial interventions.
Report Facts
Probation period length: 90 Report submission frequency: 7 Notice finalization period: 15
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eve LewisRNC, Program ManagerContact for submission of reports and correspondence related to disciplinary action
Courtney N. PhillipsChief Executive OfficerSigned the Notice of Disciplinary Action
Becky WisellAdministrator, Licensure UnitSigned the Notice of Disciplinary Action
Linda StenversStaff Assistant IICertified mailing of the Notice of Disciplinary Action
Lavonne HarromAdministratorFacility administrator addressed in the follow-up letter terminating probation

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