Inspection Reports for
Life Care Center of La Center
252 W. 5TH ST., LA CENTER, KY, 42056
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
36% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 14, 2024
Visit Reason
Annual survey inspection of the nursing home facility to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Dec 18, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care, including resident rights, care planning, and activity programming.
Findings
The facility failed to notify residents or their representatives in writing about the bed hold policy during hospital transfers for two residents. Additionally, the care plan for one resident was not updated timely after a change in code status. The facility also did not provide sufficient weekend activities to meet the needs of one resident.
Deficiencies (3)
F 0625: The facility failed to provide written notice of the bed hold policy and obtain resident or representative election for bed hold during hospital transfers for two residents.
F 0657: The facility failed to update the care plan within 7 days after a resident's code status changed from DNR to full code.
F 0679: The facility failed to develop an ongoing program of activities to meet the needs of one resident, providing only one hour of Bingo on Saturdays and no other weekend activities.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 20
Residents sampled: 18
BIMS score: 9
BIMS score: 11
Care plan update delay: 187
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | Interviewed regarding bed hold policy notification and practice | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding bed hold notification and care plan update responsibilities | |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding bed hold policy and activity programming | |
| Registered Nurse (RN) #1 | Interviewed about hospital transfer and bed hold policy communication | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Interviewed about care plan update for Resident #10 | |
| MDS Nurse | Interviewed about care plan update timing | |
| Social Services Director | Interviewed about care plan review responsibilities | |
| Activity Director (AD) | Interviewed about weekend activity programming |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Sep 27, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the annual survey to assess compliance with federal regulations and ensure the facility meets required standards of care.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to review and revise comprehensive care plans accurately, incomplete discharge summaries, inadequate supervision leading to resident falls, lack of individualized dementia care plans, failure to accommodate resident food preferences, and improper food storage practices.
Deficiencies (6)
F 0657: The facility failed to ensure the comprehensive care plan for Resident #4 was reviewed and revised to reflect assessed care needs, resulting in inadequate toileting assistance instructions.
F 0661: The facility failed to complete a discharge summary and recapitulation of Resident #61's stay upon discharge.
F 0689: The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance to Resident #4 during toileting, resulting in a fall when only one staff member assisted instead of the required two.
F 0744: The facility failed to develop and implement individualized person-centered dementia care plans for Resident #34, resulting in generic care plans that did not address specific needs.
F 0806: The facility failed to ensure Resident #18 received food that accommodated his preferences, serving disliked black-eyed peas despite documented dislike.
F 0812: The facility failed to store clean dishes properly, with uncovered bowls stored on a cart not inverted to prevent contamination.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 16
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Residents receiving food: 54
Fall Risk Evaluation score: 16
Brief Interview for Mental Status Score: 15
Brief Interview for Mental Status Score: 7
Brief Interview for Mental Status Score: 14
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide #2 | CNA | Named in fall supervision deficiency for Resident #4 |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Interviewed regarding care plan expectations and fall supervision |
| Facility Administrator | Administrator | Interviewed regarding care plan and facility policy expectations |
| Medical Records Director | Medical Records Director | Interviewed regarding discharge summary deficiency |
| Minimum Data Set Coordinator | MDS Coordinator | Interviewed regarding care plan creation and dementia care plans |
| Social Services Director | Social Services Director | Interviewed regarding dementia care training |
| Dietary Aide #1 | Dietary Aide | Named in food preference deficiency for Resident #18 |
| Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding food service and storage deficiencies |
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