Inspection Reports for Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center

MO, 64064

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 11 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

100% worse than Missouri average
Missouri average: 5.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

20 15 10 5 0
2020
2022
2023
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 122 residents

Based on a November 2025 inspection.

Census over time

60 90 120 150 180 Jan 2020 Mar 2022 Feb 2023 Nov 2023 Nov 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 122 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 18, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to follow a resident's physician's order for no cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when the resident was found not breathing and without a heartbeat.

Complaint Details
Complaint 2619701. The facility was found non-compliant for not following Resident #147's DNR order during a cardiac arrest event. The Administrator was notified of past non-compliance, and the facility completed an internal investigation and staff in-service training. The resident's family was contacted and was not upset about the CPR efforts.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that Resident #147's Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order was followed, resulting in CPR being administered despite the order. EMS continued CPR despite being informed of the DNR status. The resident was found unresponsive and warm to touch, with signs indicating death prior to EMS arrival. The facility conducted staff training post-incident to verify code status before initiating CPR.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to follow a resident's physician's order for no cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when the resident was found not breathing and without a heartbeat.
Report Facts
Resident census: 122 Sampled residents: 31 Duration of EMS CPR efforts: 25 Time EMS arrived after CPR started: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ACharge nurse on the night shift who started CPR and called code
Resident's physicianProvided opinion on CPR efforts and facility actions

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 123 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Nov 21, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with professional standards of quality in the nursing facility, specifically addressing medication administration and care related to residents' motion sickness and medication adherence.

Findings
The facility failed to adequately address motion sickness for Resident #37, including failure to administer prescribed anti-nausea medication prior to showers or bed baths, and failed to ensure Resident #92 took prescribed medications, as medications were left at bedside without proper administration.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to address motion sickness and administer prescribed anti-nausea medication (Zofran) to Resident #37 prior to showers or bed baths.
Failure to ensure Resident #92 took prescribed medications; medications were left at bedside without physician order for self-administration.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Sampled residents: 25

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA ECertified Nursing AssistantReported resident's severe motion sickness and medication needs
CNA FCertified Nursing AssistantProvided showers and reported resident's requests for nausea medication
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Provided statements regarding resident's motion sickness and medication administration policies
Primary Care Physician APrimary Care PhysicianDiscussed medication orders and risks for Resident #37
LPN ELicensed Practical NurseObserved medications left at bedside and verified medication administration issues for Resident #92
CMT ACertified Medication TechnicianAdmitted to leaving medications at bedside for Resident #92

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 123 Capacity: 170 Deficiencies: 11 Date: Nov 21, 2023

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident rights, PASARR screening, care planning, medication administration, bathing, foot care, medication storage, infection control, and food safety.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to obtain written authorizations for resident funds, incomplete PASARR screenings, inadequate comprehensive care plans, failure to conduct timely care plan meetings, improper medication administration and storage practices, failure to provide scheduled bathing and foot care, improper handling of urinary catheters, and lapses in infection prevention and control practices.

Deficiencies (11)
Facility failed to obtain written authorizations from residents or their representatives to manage resident funds for 6 sampled residents.
Facility failed to provide required PASARR screening for two sampled residents.
Facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan addressing all resident needs for one sampled resident.
Facility failed to include and document participation of residents and/or representatives in care plan development for two sampled residents.
Facility failed to address motion sickness and ensure prescribed anti-nausea medication was given appropriately for one sampled resident; failed to ensure one resident took prescribed medications and medications were not left unattended.
Facility failed to provide scheduled bathing and showering for three sampled residents, resulting in poor hygiene.
Facility failed to provide appropriate foot care or podiatry referral for one sampled resident with diabetes.
Facility failed to ensure narcotic medication counts were accurate, properly documented, and signed by two nurses at shift changes for three sampled residents; failed to remove expired medications.
Facility failed to ensure urinary catheter tubing was kept off the floor during transfers for one sampled resident; failed to properly screen and document tuberculosis testing for two sampled residents.
Facility failed to maintain clean and sanitary food preparation areas, keep trash dumpsters properly closed, follow hair hygiene practices, and store food at proper temperatures.
Facility failed to ensure medication carts were locked when unattended, keys were secured, cleaning supplies and foreign objects were not stored with medications, opened medications were dated, and lacked a policy for opening automated medication machines during power outages.
Report Facts
Residents with accounts in Resident Trust Fund: 44 Residents sampled for PASARR screening: 25 Residents sampled for care planning: 25 Residents sampled for medication administration: 25 Residents sampled for bathing: 25 Residents sampled for urinary catheters: 4 Residents sampled for tuberculosis screening: 5 Expired Albuterol Sulfate packages: 11 Narcotic medication cards counted: 14 Lacosamide bottle volume discrepancy: 27 Morphine bottle volume discrepancy: 3.5 Oxycodone bottle volume discrepancy: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Business Office ManagerBusiness Office ManagerProvided Resident Trust Fund policy and forms; interviewed regarding unsigned authorization forms
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding PASARR screening and care plan meetings
MDS CoordinatorMDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding care plan development and care plan meetings
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding care plan development, medication administration, bathing, catheter care, narcotic counts, and infection control
Licensed Practical Nurse ELicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed and observed regarding medication administration, catheter care, and bathing
Certified Nursing Assistant ACertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding care plan meetings and bathing
Certified Nursing Assistant BCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding care plan meetings and bathing
Certified Nursing Assistant DCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed and interviewed regarding catheter care and bathing
Certified Nursing Assistant ECertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding resident motion sickness and medication administration
Certified Nursing Assistant FCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding resident motion sickness and medication administration
Licensed Practical Nurse BLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding medication cart security and narcotic counts
Licensed Practical Nurse CLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding expired medications and narcotic counts
Licensed Practical Nurse DLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding narcotic counts
Licensed Practical Nurse HLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding bathing schedule and resident refusals
Registered Nurse ARegistered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding tuberculosis screening and narcotic counts
PharmacistPharmacistInterviewed regarding medication counts and pharmacy procedures
Pharmacy DirectorPharmacy DirectorInterviewed regarding medication counts and pharmacy procedures
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Interviewed regarding narcotic counts, medication cart audits, and medication discrepancies
Licensed Practical Nurse ALicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding narcotic counts and medication administration
Medical DirectorMedical DirectorInterviewed regarding narcotic counts and medication discrepancies
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding food safety and kitchen sanitation
Director of MaintenanceDirector of Maintenance (DOM)Interviewed regarding dumpster lids and facility inspections

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 107 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 24, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding a physical altercation between two residents (Resident #2 and Resident #3) at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved a physical altercation between Resident #2 and Resident #3 on 2/11/23. The facility investigated, notified the Administrator, Director of Nursing, State, physicians, and family members. Resident #3 was sent to the hospital twice for evaluation and medication management. Resident #2 had scratches and was placed on 1:1 observation. Staff were educated on abuse policies. Resident #3 exhibited aggressive and inappropriate behaviors post-incident and was awaiting placement at a Geriatric Psychiatric facility.
Findings
The facility failed to protect two sampled residents from a physical altercation involving hitting and scratching. The incident was investigated, staff were educated, and interventions were implemented including separating the residents and notifying appropriate parties. Resident #3 was sent to the hospital twice and placed on 1:1 observation. Resident #2 sustained scratches and was monitored. The facility followed its abuse policy and notified the state and physician.

Deficiencies (1)
Failed to protect residents from physical abuse during a resident-to-resident altercation.
Report Facts
Residents present: 107 Date of incident: Feb 11, 2023 Date of correction: Feb 13, 2023 Date of survey: Feb 24, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse ARegistered NurseWitnessed and responded to the altercation, performed assessments, and directed staff to separate residents

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 92 Capacity: 170 Deficiencies: 10 Date: Mar 22, 2022

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident fund security, abuse reporting, care practices, and facility safety.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain adequate surety bond coverage for resident trust funds, timely report and investigate abuse allegations, provide proper care including nail care and wound treatment, ensure fall investigations and interventions, maintain food safety standards, and follow physician orders for catheter care and medication management.

Deficiencies (10)
Failed to produce a surety bond at an amount that sufficiently assured the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility in the Resident Trust Fund.
Failed to timely report an allegation of abuse to the State Agency and failed to fully investigate the allegation and remove alleged perpetrators during the investigation.
Failed to provide nail care to a resident totally dependent on staff, resulting in long, thick fingernails that impaired use of telephone.
Failed to address ordered rectal wound treatment and document wound assessment for a resident with a rectal wound.
Failed to complete fall investigations and put individualized interventions in place for residents who sustained fractures from falls.
Failed to provide physician's orders for Foley catheter care, failed to follow orders, and improperly placed catheter bag during resident transfer.
Failed to notify physician and dietician of significant weight loss and ensure interventions were offered and implemented for residents with weight loss.
Failed to ensure a licensed nurse performed ongoing assessment and monitoring of dialysis site and communication with dialysis center, and failed to address resident's non-compliance with dialysis site assessment.
Failed to maintain kitchen and food storage areas clean, retain thermometers in refrigerators, safeguard against foreign material contamination, properly document food temperatures, and maintain cutting boards and utensils in good condition.
Failed to act on pharmacist's drug regimen review recommendations for a resident receiving psychotropic medications.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 64 Facility census: 92 Licensed capacity: 170 RTF accounts: 64 RTF balance: 83736.46 Weight loss percentage: 6.47 Weight loss percentage: 23 Missed medication administrations: 22 Missed wound treatments: 7 Missed catheter care: 10 Missed catheter care: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Business Office ManagerBusiness Office ManagerInterviewed regarding Resident Trust Fund bond coverage
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding Resident Trust Fund bond coverage and abuse reporting
Social Services DirectorSocial Services DirectorInterviewed regarding abuse grievance and resident concerns
Certified Nursing Assistant BCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding abuse reporting and resident care
Certified Nursing Assistant ECertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding abuse reporting and resident care
Registered Nurse ARegistered NurseInterviewed regarding abuse reporting and falls investigations
Corporate Nurse Consultant BCorporate Nurse ConsultantInterviewed regarding abuse reporting and falls investigations
Certified Nursing Assistant FCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding abuse grievance
Certified Nursing Assistant GCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding abuse grievance
Social Services DesigneeSocial Services DesigneeReceived abuse grievance from resident
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse CAgency Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding catheter care and dialysis site assessment
Assistant Director of Nursing AAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding abuse reporting, falls, catheter care, dialysis site assessment, and drug regimen review
Assistant Director of Nursing BAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding nail care and catheter care
Licensed Practical Nurse ALicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding catheter care and drug regimen review
Licensed Practical Nurse BLicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding weight loss and catheter care
Certified Medication Technician ACertified Medication TechnicianInterviewed regarding supplement administration
Certified Medication Technician BCertified Medication TechnicianInterviewed regarding supplement administration
Rehabilitation Director/Physical Therapist Assistant ARehabilitation Director/Physical Therapist AssistantInterviewed regarding resident therapy and fall prevention
Interim Dietary ManagerInterim Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding kitchen and food safety
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple findings including abuse reporting, falls, catheter care, dialysis, weight loss, and drug regimen review

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 142 Deficiencies: 19 Date: Jan 31, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was a routine survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, and facility operations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including resident dignity and privacy, timely response to call lights, honoring resident preferences, care planning, medication administration, infection control, safe resident transfers, and food service. Specific issues included failure to maintain resident privacy, delayed call light responses, incomplete care plans, improper medication handling, inadequate catheter and perineal care, unsafe transfer techniques, and failure to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Deficiencies (19)
Failure to maintain resident dignity and privacy, including failure to knock before entering rooms and failure to maintain coverings on residents.
Failure to honor resident preferences for shower days, bedtime snacks, and wake times.
Failure to obtain appropriate documentation for advance directives and DNR orders.
Failure to monitor and defrost personal refrigerators as needed.
Failure to provide timely written notice of transfer or discharge to residents and their representatives.
Failure to complete a Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) for a resident admitted to hospice services.
Failure to develop and implement comprehensive, person-centered care plans addressing all resident needs, including pressure ulcers, hospice services, and use of side rails.
Failure to follow professional standards for medication administration, including dating insulin pens and discarding expired medications.
Failure to provide proper eye drop and nasal spray administration according to policy and physician orders.
Failure to provide complete perineal care and appropriate catheter care to prevent infections.
Failure to use proper techniques during resident transfers, including use of mechanical lifts and gait belts.
Failure to honor resident meal preferences and provide variety in food choices.
Failure to maintain kitchen and food service areas in a clean and sanitary condition, including sanitizer levels and cleaning schedules.
Failure to clean and maintain oxygen concentrator filters properly.
Failure to complete assessment, obtain consent, and document use of side rails for a resident.
Failure to ensure staff washed hands and changed gloves appropriately during perineal care and catheter care.
Failure to clean and disinfect resident mattresses and wheelchair cushions after soiling.
Failure to provide a clean field for blood glucose monitoring supplies.
Failure to ensure residents do not use their own cups to scoop ice from ice chests.
Report Facts
Facility census: 142 Deficiencies cited: 19 Urine volume: 500 LALM setting: 450 LALM setting: 180 LALM setting: 200

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CMT ECertified Medication TechnicianNamed in finding related to failure to maintain resident privacy and dignity
DONDirector of NursingNamed in multiple findings related to resident care, privacy, infection control, and medication administration
CMT DCertified Medication TechnicianNamed in finding related to urine odor on resident mattress
CNA CCertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to perineal care and catheter care
CNA HCertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to perineal care and catheter care
CNA ICertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to resident transfer and perineal care
RN ARegistered NurseNamed in findings related to insulin pen administration and blood glucose monitoring
CMT BCertified Medication TechnicianNamed in findings related to medication cart and resident transfer
CNA DCertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to resident transfer
CNA JCertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to perineal care
CMT ACertified Medication TechnicianNamed in findings related to nasal spray administration
LPN ALicensed Practical NurseNamed in findings related to wound care and catheter care
CNA BCertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to incontinent care and wheelchair cleaning
CNA ECertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to incontinent care and wheelchair cleaning
CNA ACertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to catheter care and resident transfer
CNA CCertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to catheter care
CNA BCertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to incontinent care
CNA ECertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to incontinent care
CMT BCertified Medication TechnicianNamed in findings related to resident transfer
CNA ICertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to resident transfer
CNA ACertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to resident transfer
CNA HCertified Nurse AideNamed in findings related to catheter care

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