Inspection Reports for
O’neill Healthcare Lakewood

1381 BUNTS ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44107

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 4.8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

4% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average: 4.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2018
2020
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 196% occupied

Based on a October 2025 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

140% 160% 180% 200% 220% Nov 2018 Sep 2023 May 2024 Aug 2025 Oct 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 106 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to provide appropriate care for acute changes in condition for two residents who died.

Complaint Details
This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint Number 2621899.
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders and standards for Residents #116 and #123, both of whom died. Deficiencies included improper CPR procedures, lack of rescue breathing, absence of an Ambu bag on the crash cart, and inconsistent staff responses during emergency codes.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0684: The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders and resident preferences for Residents #116 and #123 who experienced acute changes in condition and died. CPR was not performed according to American Heart Association guidelines, including lack of rescue breathing and improper chest compressions. The crash cart was missing an Ambu bag, preventing proper ventilation during resuscitation attempts.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Facility census: 106 CPR rounds performed: 3 Oxygen liters per minute: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #515Registered NursePerformed CPR on Resident #116 and called 911; noted for stopping compressions after three rounds without rescue breathing
LPN #507Licensed Practical NurseAssessed Resident #116 during code and assisted with pronouncement
RN #460Registered NurseNurse assigned to Resident #123 during code; initiated CPR and called 911
LPN #425Licensed Practical NurseBrought crash cart during Resident #123 code; performed chest compressions incorrectly
LPN #484Licensed Practical NursePerformed chest compressions on Resident #123; noted absence of Ambu bag
LPN #512Licensed Practical NurseAssisted with compressions during Resident #123 code; reported concerns about CPR quality
CNA #401Certified Nursing AssistantFound Resident #116 unresponsive and notified RN #515
CNA #409Certified Nursing AssistantFound Resident #123 unresponsive and notified RN #460; assisted with CPR
CNA #505Certified Nursing AssistantAssisted with compressions during Resident #123 code; reported concerns about CPR quality

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 105 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 27, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to concerns about appropriate incontinence care for residents.

Complaint Details
This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint Number 2577547.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure appropriate incontinence care for Resident #87, including not using soap or approved cleaning products during care. This noncompliance was confirmed through observation, record review, and staff interview.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0690: The facility failed to provide appropriate incontinence care for Resident #87 by not using soap or approved cleaning products during care, contrary to facility policy. This affected one resident of three reviewed for incontinence care.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for incontinence care: 3 Total census: 105

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #501Observed and interviewed regarding incontinence care procedure for Resident #87

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 97 Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 14, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to ensure a resident's advance directives were concise and readily retrievable for staff.

Complaint Details
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00164259.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure Resident #100's advance directives were clear and accessible. The resident's code status was inconsistent between hospital paperwork and facility forms, with an undated DNRCCA form signed by a physician.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0578: The facility failed to honor the resident's right to request, refuse, or discontinue treatment and to formulate an advance directive. Resident #100's advance directives were not concise or readily retrievable, with conflicting code status documentation.
Report Facts
Facility census: 97

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Corporate Registered Nurse (CRN) #202Interviewed regarding Resident #100's DNRCCA status

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 95 Deficiencies: 4 Date: May 29, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to concerns about resident rights, admission assessments, nutrition, and physician follow-up for wound care.

Complaint Details
The deficiencies were identified during a complaint investigation under Complaint Number OH00153495 and involved issues with resident rights, admission assessments, nutrition, and physician services.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure blood draws were conducted in private, complete accurate admission assessments, provide diet orders and baseline height and weight, and ensure physician follow-up for a complicated wound. These deficiencies affected specific residents and were substantiated during the complaint investigation.

Deficiencies (4)
F 0550: The facility failed to ensure Resident #9 had her blood drawn in a private area, as blood was drawn in the hallway contrary to policy.
F 0636: The facility failed to complete an accurate admission assessment for Resident #97, omitting documentation of an abdominal wound, colostomy site, pain assessment, and height and weight.
F 0692: The facility failed to provide a diet order or baseline height and weight for Resident #97 during his stay.
F 0710: The facility failed to provide wound physician follow-up for Resident #97's complicated abdominal wound as ordered on admission.
Report Facts
Facility census: 95 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Phlebotomist #621Named in blood draw privacy deficiency
Registered Nurse (RN) #563Named in blood draw privacy deficiency
Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) #623Named in admission assessment, nutrition, and physician follow-up deficiencies
Dietary Manager #531Named in nutrition deficiency
AdministratorInterviewed regarding deficiencies

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 96 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 2, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to provide proper training and education on insulin administration to Resident #98's representative during discharge planning.

Complaint Details
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number OH00149727 and Complaint Number OH00149724.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate training and instructions on insulin pen use to Resident #98's family when the resident was discharged against medical advice. Resident #98 exhibited combative and exit-seeking behaviors, and the family was not properly educated on insulin administration, posing a risk to the resident's safety.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0660: The facility failed to provide Resident #98's representative proper training and education on insulin administration to ensure a safe and orderly discharge. This affected one resident out of three reviewed for discharge planning.
Report Facts
Facility census: 96 Residents affected: 1 Residents reviewed for discharge planning: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #503Licensed Practical NurseNamed in relation to failure to provide insulin pen training and involvement in Resident #98's discharge
NP #603Nurse PractitionerInvolved in providing orders and evaluation related to Resident #98
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding Resident #98's behavior and discharge
AdministratorAdministratorNotified about Resident #98's situation and discharge

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 93 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 28, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to use a gait belt during resident transfers as required by care plans and facility policy.

Complaint Details
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00146146.
Findings
The facility failed to use a gait belt when transferring Resident #30, despite care plans and facility policy requiring its use. This non-compliance was confirmed through observation, interviews, and record reviews.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0684: The facility failed to transfer Resident #30 using a gait belt as required by care plans and facility policy. This affected one resident and posed minimal harm or potential for actual harm.
Report Facts
Facility census: 93

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #465Observed transferring Resident #30 without a gait belt and confirmed non-use
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding gait belt policy and staff compliance

Inspection Report

Census: 96 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Aug 31, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident funds, advanced directives, food safety, and environmental cleanliness at the nursing home.

Findings
The facility failed to return resident funds timely, did not ensure advanced directives were documented properly, failed to store and label food appropriately, and did not maintain clean privacy curtains and carpeting. These issues affected multiple residents and posed potential risks.

Deficiencies (4)
F 0569: The facility failed to ensure resident funds were returned to the resident or estate in a timely manner, affecting one resident. Resident funds were delayed for approximately 19 months after discharge.
F 0578: The facility failed to ensure advanced directives were present in the electronic medical record and lacked physician orders for code status for one resident. The facility did not implement its advance directive policy.
F 0812: The facility failed to ensure food was labeled, dated, and stored properly, with open and moldy food items found in storage areas. This had the potential to affect all residents receiving meals.
F 0921: The facility failed to maintain clean privacy curtains and carpeting, with stained curtains and worn carpeting observed. This had the potential to affect all 96 residents.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 96 Resident funds balance: 2931.95 Residents with privacy curtain issues: 15 Residents receiving no food by mouth: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Accounts Receivable Coordinator (ARC) #914Confirmed delay in returning resident funds
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #844Confirmed advanced directive documentation requirements
Dietary Manager (DM) #806Verified food storage and labeling deficiencies
Director of Nursing (DON)Verified carpet replacement due to stains
State Tested Nurse Assistants (STNAs) #887 and #900Verified stained privacy curtains
Office Staff (OS) #944Verified cleaning schedules and environmental observations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 13, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to injuries sustained by a resident during mechanical lift transfers.

Complaint Details
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Numbers OH00140820, OH00140819, OH00140818, and OH00135604.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were transferred via mechanical lift without injury, affecting one resident who sustained an abrasion on the left arm likely caused by the mechanical lift sling. The facility initiated an investigation and provided staff training on transfers and injury reporting.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure a nursing home area was free from accident hazards and provided adequate supervision to prevent accidents. One resident sustained an abrasion on the left arm during mechanical lift transfer.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse #161Registered NurseInterviewed regarding family observation of resident wound.
Licensed Practical Nurse #154Licensed Practical NurseObserved resident's arm condition during transfer.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jan 30, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding failure to promptly notify the physician and provide appropriate care for Resident #15's nosebleeds, and failure to provide physician-ordered pressure ulcer care for Resident #82.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on Resident #15's untreated and undocumented nosebleeds and Resident #82's lack of pressure ulcer care. The complaints were substantiated based on observations, interviews, and record reviews confirming failures in care and documentation.
Findings
The facility failed to promptly notify the physician and document assessments related to Resident #15's nosebleeds, despite multiple observations and staff interviews confirming the incidents. The facility also failed to provide and apply physician-ordered heel protectors for Resident #82's stage II pressure ulcer, as verified by observations and staff interviews.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0580: The facility failed to promptly notify the physician of Resident #15's nosebleeds and document assessments, despite multiple occurrences and staff awareness.
F 0684: The facility failed to provide appropriate care and services for Resident #15's nosebleeds, including assessment and physician notification, as required by the care plan and physician orders.
F 0686: The facility failed to utilize physician-ordered pressure relieving heel protectors for Resident #82, resulting in inadequate pressure ulcer care.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for unnecessary medications: 5 Residents affected by deficiencies: 1 Residents affected by pressure ulcer deficiency: 1 Stage II pressure ulcer measurement: 4 Stage II pressure ulcer measurement: 3 Stage II pressure ulcer measurement: 0.1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #201Witnessed Resident #15's nosebleeds and confirmed lack of documentation and physician notification.
Housekeeper #202Witnessed Resident #15's nosebleeds on different occasions.
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #203Confirmed Resident #15 had occasional nosebleeds caused by picking.
Unit Manager Registered Nurse (UMRN) #204Confirmed expectations for documentation and physician notification for Resident #15's nosebleeds and verified lack of documentation.
Director of Nursing (DON)Verified expectations for care, documentation, and physician notification for Resident #15's nosebleeds and confirmed physician contact on 01/30/20.
State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA) #210Did not apply heel protectors to Resident #82 as ordered.
Registered Nurse (RN) #211Verified Resident #82 did not have physician-ordered heel protectors in place.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 89 Deficiencies: 7 Date: Nov 8, 2018

Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey conducted to assess compliance with healthcare regulations and standards at O'Neill Healthcare Lakewood nursing home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to prevent hiring staff with assault convictions, incomplete significant change assessments, inadequate fall prevention interventions, improper nutritional and therapeutic diet management, incomplete resident documentation, infection control lapses during wound care and catheter management.

Deficiencies (7)
F 0606: The facility failed to prevent hiring a State Tested Nurse Aide convicted of assault, affecting one of eight staff reviewed and potentially impacting 89 residents.
F 0637: The facility failed to complete a Significant Change assessment within 14 days for Resident #6 admitted to hospice care, affecting one of five residents screened for hospice.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and fall prevention interventions for Residents #34 and #38, resulting in multiple falls without proper staff response or evaluation.
F 0803: The facility failed to follow the menu for pureed diets, serving insufficient portions of puree cornbread dressing and wheat roll, affecting six residents on pureed diets.
F 0808: Resident #68 was served thin-consistency liquids instead of physician-ordered nectar-thickened liquids, risking aspiration.
F 0842: The facility failed to maintain accurate and complete medical records for Residents #38, #41, and #49, including documentation of medication use, hospital transfers, and resident death.
F 0880: Infection control practices were inadequate during a dressing change for Resident #7 and catheter care for Resident #38, risking infection transmission.
Report Facts
Facility census: 89 Staff reviewed for criminal record screening: 8 Residents screened for hospice services: 5 Residents reviewed for falls: 5 Residents on pureed diet affected: 6 Residents who ate in second-floor dining room: 14 Calories lacking in puree diet meal: 118 Carbohydrates lacking in puree diet meal: 14

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
STNA #502State Tested Nurse AideNamed in finding for hiring despite assault conviction
Human Resources Director #5Human Resources DirectorInterviewed confirming hiring violation
LPN #20Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding lack of Significant Change assessment
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed multiple times regarding fall investigations and other findings
STNA #500State Tested Nursing AssistantInvolved in resident altercation and fall incident
LPN #501Licensed Practical NurseProvided statement on resident incident and catheter observation
RN #12Registered NurseObserved performing dressing change with infection control lapses
Dietary Manager #2Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding pureed diet serving sizes
DTR #19Dietetic Technician, RegisteredInterviewed regarding nutritional adequacy of pureed diet
STNA #16State Tested Nurse AideObserved and interviewed regarding incorrect liquid consistency served
Dietary Manager #7Dietary ManagerVerified incorrect liquid consistency served to Resident #68

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