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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LAKELAND HILLS CENTERCMS #1052834 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, Resident and staff interview, Resident Record review and review of facility policy and procedure, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that one of thirty four residents ( # 81) was treated in a dignified manner. Findings Included: An observation and interview was conducted with Resident # 81, on 11/19/19 at 12: 45 p.m. He was observed seated on his bed, wearing light colored sweat pants. The front of the sweat pants in the groin area were observed to be wet. There was an odor of urine noted. Resident # 81 indicated he felt like he needed a blood test because I keep peeing all over myself. Resident # 81 ambulated out into the hallway and was observed walking down the hall past three staff members who were in the hall. At approximately 1: 05 p.m. on 11/19/19, twenty minutes after the observation in Resident # 81's room. Resident # 81 was observed in the facility conference room in the front left hall of the facility. Resident # 81 resides in a back hall of the facility. Resident # 81 would have had to ambulate from the back of the facility to the front of the facility , past both nursing stations and through the facility open dining room/ activity area to reach the conference room. Resident # 81 was observed to be dressed in the same wet sweat pants and continued to have an odor of urine. On 11/20/19 at 10: 00 a.m. Resident # 81 was observed dressed and lying on top of the made bed in his room. His sweat pants were visibly wet in the groin area. and thee was an odor of urine. Review of the CNA ADL (Certified Nurses Aide Activity of Daily Living) task documentation for Bladder Continence, revealed documentation that Resident # 81 was continent of bladder on all three shifts on 11/19/19 and 11/20/19. Review of a Minimum Data Set ( MDS) quarterly assessment, dated 10/20/19 revealed a score of 13 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status which indicated cognitively intact. The MDS indicated he was occasional incontinent of bladder and bowel. Review of Diagnosis Information on the Resident admission Record sheet revealed that Resident # 81 does have mental health related diagnoses. Review of a care plan for ADLs initiated 1/15/19 and revised 10/8/19, revealed under Toilet Use: 1 staff assist ; Toilet/ Check and change upon arising, before and after meal, at bedtime and as needed with routine care. Review of the CNA [NAME] revealed : Toilet Use: Supervision and Toilet/ Check and change upon arising, before and after meal, at bedtime and as needed with routine care. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 6 Event ID: 105283 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105283 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/22/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakeland Hills Center 610 E Bella Vista Dr Lakeland, FL 33805 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm An interview was conducted with Staff E, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Staff F, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, on 11/20/19 at approximately 10: 30 a.m. They stated they would investigate as to why the task documentation indicated continent on 11/19/19 and 11/20/19 for all three shifts. On 11/21/19 at approximately 9: 30 a.m. Staff E and Staff F indicated that Resident # 81 was now wearing adult incontinence underwear and had blood work and urinalysis pending . Residents Affected - Few On 11/22/19 at approximately 1: 00 p.m., An interview was conducted with Staff G the CNA who usually provides care to Resident # 81 on the day shift. She stated she does not have him on her assignment this week as she has a special assignment. She stated she usually provides care for him She stated about one time a week he has a ladder incontinence episode. She stated that she encourages him to use the bathroom . She confirmed he does have adult incontinent underwear on now and that he loves them. On 11/22/19 at 9: 30 A.M., Resident # 81, discreetly showed surveyor his new adult incontinence underwear and indicated he liked them and no longer was wetting himself. Review of a facility Policy and Procedure entitled Resident Rights with an effective date of January 2017 revealed: Policy The facility strives to assure that each resident has a dignified existence, self determination, and communication with, and assess to, persons, and services inside and outside the facility. The facility will protect and promote the rights of each resident. Attached to this policy and procedure was a copy of the Resident [NAME] of Rights Review of the Resident [NAME] of Rights under the section for Quality of Life revealed Dignity/ Self Determination and Participation. You have the right to receive care from the facility in a manner and in an environment that promotes, maintains, or enhances your dignity and respect in full recognition of your individuality. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105283 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105283 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/22/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakeland Hills Center 610 E Bella Vista Dr Lakeland, FL 33805 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0583 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow their policy to ensure privacy of Protected Health Information (PHI), was implemented for one resident (Resident #58) of thirty-four residents in the sample group. Residents Affected - Few Findings included: A review of the facility's policy titled Health Information Management Privacy effective January 2013, under Policy reads The facility will protect Individually identifiable information held or transmitted, in any form or media whether electronic, paper or oral. Obligations and Activities of Facility Staff: 3. Safeguards. Facility and employees shall use appropriate safeguards to prevent use of disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) . During an observation on 11/21/19 at 9:25 a.m. of the 100 Hall, the lid of the garbage bin on the lower left side of the 100-hall medication cart was open, revealing Resident # 58's name on a white and blue label. The brown bottle, with white and blue affixed label indicated Lactulose 10 GM/15ML Solution, Give 20 GM (30 ML) By mouth four (4) times a daily for elevated ammonia level. (Photographic Evidence Obtained.) The medication cart was positioned in a high traffic area with a shower room next to the medication cart and another one, almost directly across from the cart. Several residents were in the hall at the time, and an unidentified resident and certified nursing assistant were next to the medication cart, as he was preparing to go into the shower room. An immediate interview was conducted with Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on 11/21/19 at 9:27 a.m. Staff A was notified of the observation of Resident #58's medication bottle in her medication cart's garbage bin that revealed (PHI) information. Staff A (LPN) stated I put the empty medication in the garbage and then when I am done with the medication pass, I give it to the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). She further indicated she did not know the facility policy regarding PHI and has been only working in the facility for two (2) days. Staff B, the Unit Manager (UM) approached Staff A right after the interview and told her to close the lid of her garbage bin on the medication cart, so that residents do not try to go into it and pull anything out of the garbage bin. A record review of active Physician Order dated 10/01/18 for Resident # 58 read indicated Lactulose 10 GM/15ML Solution, Give 20 GM (30 ML) By mouth four (4) times a daily for elevated ammonia level. An interview was conducted with the ADON on 11/21/19 at 9:40 a.m. The ADON was shown a photograph taken during the observation of Resident #58's medication, %58's name on it with the diagnosis of why she was taking the medication. The ADON confirmed that Resident #58's name should have been taken off the medication bottle. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105283 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105283 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/22/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakeland Hills Center 610 E Bella Vista Dr Lakeland, FL 33805 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 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. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to appropriately secure loose medications in three (3) of three (3) medications carts. Findings included: A review of the facility's policy Section 4.1 titled, Storage of Medications, effective 11/17, Page 01 of 02, included under Policy and subtitle Procedures reads: 1. The provider pharmacy dispenses medications in containers that meet state federal labeling requirements, including requirements of good manufacturing practices established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Medications are to remain in these containers and stored in a controlled environment. On 11/22/19 at 10:45 a.m., an observation of the medication cart located on the 400 Hall included a loose tablet in third drawer. Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), confirmed the presence of the unsecured white tablet. (Photographic Evidence Obtained.) On 11/22/19 at 11:04 a.m., an observation of the medication cart on the 200 Hall included a one (1) loose tablet in the third drawer, and one (1) loose tablet in the sixth drawer from the top of the medication cart. Staff D (LPN), confirmed the presence of the unsecured white and pink tablets. (Photographic Evidence Obtained.) On 11/22/19 at 11:25 a.m., an observation of the medication cart located on the 100 Hall included one (1) loose beige and gold capsule in the third drawer. Staff B, Unit Manager, (UM) confirmed the presence of the unsecured tablet. (Photographic Evidence Obtained.) On 11/22/19 at 11:41 a.m., an interview was conducted with Staff E, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). The ADON was informed of the observations and indicated that she expects her nursing staff to check their carts each shift and if they find loose pills in the medication carts, they will destroy them accordingly. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105283 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105283 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/22/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakeland Hills Center 610 E Bella Vista Dr Lakeland, FL 33805 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observations, interview, and review of policies, the facility failed to ensure that the kitchen and equipment was maintained in a sanitary manner and failed to store and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety related to black buildup on a ceiling vent near the prep table, black build up in the walk in cooler, dry storage goods stored on the floor, and cold food served at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Findings included: On 11/19/19 at 9:31 a.m., an initial tour of the kitchen was conducted with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM). The ceiling vent near the prep table was observed to have black build up (photographic evidence obtained). The observation was also confirmed by the CDM. At 9:35 a.m., an observation of the walk in cooler revealed black build up on the electrical panel inside of the walk-in cooler (photographic evidence obtained). She reported that the vents are cleaned by Maintenance when she submits a maintenance request. The surveyor asked the CDM if the black substance was mold. The CDM rubbed her finger across the substance and the black substance came off on her hand. She stated that she did not know but she would clean it. On 11/20/19 at 11:19 a.m., during the tour of the outside module for the hurricane supplies, all the dry goods were stored on the floor. There were cases of water, paper towels, forks, cups, lids, and three compartment trays. The CDM stated that she would expect the items to be at least six inches off the floor. On 11/20/19 at 12:03 p.m., temperatures were taken by the main cook in the kitchen. Small bowls of salads were observed sitting on a cart next to the steam table. The cook took the temperature of one of the salads and the temperature was at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. On 11/22/19 at 9:47 a.m., the CDM reported that she would expect the temperature of cold foods to be below 40F. The policy Equipment revised 09/2017 revealed the following: Policy Statement All foodservice equipment will be clean, sanitary, and in proper working order. Procedures 1. All equipment will be routinely cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's directions and training materials. 5. The Dining Services Director will submit requests for maintenance or repair to the Administrator and/or Maintenance Director as needed. The policy Environment revised 09/2017 revealed the following: Policy Statement (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105283 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105283 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/22/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakeland Hills Center 610 E Bella Vista Dr Lakeland, FL 33805 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few All food preparation areas, food service areas, and dining areas will be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Procedures 1. The Dining Services Director will ensure that the kitchen is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, including floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, and ventilation. 2. The Dining Services Director will ensure that all employees are knowledgeable in the proper procedures for cleaning and sanitizing of all food service equipment and surfaces. 4. The Dining Services Director will ensure that a routine cleaning schedule is in place for all cooking equipment, food storage areas, and surfaces. The policy Food Storage: Dry Goods revised 09/2017 revealed the following: All dry goods will be appropriately stored in accordance with the FDA Food Code. Procedures 1. All items will be stored on shelves at least 6 inches above the floor. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105283 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

4 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0583GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F583 - Privacy and Confidentiality

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    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.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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What happened during the November 22, 2019 survey of LAKELAND HILLS CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of LAKELAND HILLS CENTER on November 22, 2019. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAKELAND HILLS CENTER on November 22, 2019?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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