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Inspection visit

Inspection

LAKE POINTE HEALTH CARECMS #3656232 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of misappropriation was reported to the state agency as required. This affected one resident (Resident #85) of three reviewed for misappropriation. The facility census was 84. Findings include: Review of Resident #85's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/25/20 with diagnoses including dementia, hypertension, anxiety, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #85 had memory impairment and required extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and hygiene. Resident #85 was discharged from the facility on 06/08/23. Review of the facility's July 2023 concern log revealed on 07/24/23 Resident #85's niece filed a concern for missing guitar and television. The notes related to the concerns indicated unable to locate the television and a family member took the guitar. Review of the concern form dated 07/24/23 revealed Resident #85 passed away on 06/08/23. The guitar was not with Resident #85's personal belongings. Under follow-up actions the response indicated the activity staff reported a family member took the guitar. Interview on 08/08/23 at 10:12 A.M. with Licensed Social Worker (LSW) #200 revealed she was not aware of the missing guitar and television until the concern was reported. Through her investigation it was determined a family member took the guitar. LSW #200 stated there was a television in storage but the niece indicated it was not Resident #85's. LSW #200 said the niece was not concerned about the television. LSW #200 did not report the allegation of misappropriation to the State agency. Review of the facility's undated policy titled Ohio Abuse, Neglect and Misappropriation revealed for alleged violations of misappropriation of resident property the facility must report the allegation no later than 24 hours. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145012. 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 2 Event ID: 365623 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 365623 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/09/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lake Pointe Health Care 3364 Kolbe Rd Lorain, OH 44053 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 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview, record review, review of the facility concern form, and the facility abuse, neglect and misappropriation policy and procedure, the facility failed conduct a thorough investigation of an allegation of misappropriation. This affected one resident (Resident #85) of three reviewed for misappropriation. The facility census was 84. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: Review of Resident #85's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/25/20 with diagnoses including dementia, hypertension, anxiety, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Resident #85 was discharged from the facility on 06/08/23. Review of the profile sheet in Resident #85's medical record revealed Resident #85 was his own self representative and did not have a power of attorney for healthcare of finances. Review of the facility's July 2023 concern log revealed on 07/24/23 Resident #85's niece filed a concern for missing guitar and television. The notes related to the concerns indicated unable to locate the television and a family member took the guitar. Review of the concern form dated 07/24/23 revealed Resident #85 passed away on 06/08/23. The guitar was not with Resident #85's personal belongings. Under follow-up actions the response indicated the activity staff reported a family member took the guitar. Interview on 08/08/23 at 10:12 A.M. with Licensed Social Worker (LSW) #200 revealed she was not aware of the missing guitar and television until the concern was reported. Through her investigation it was determined a family member took the guitar. LSW #200 stated there was a television in storage but the niece indicated it was not Resident #85's. LSW #200 said the niece was not concerned about the television. LSW #200 did not have documentation regarding her investigation including staff statements, resident statements, or statements from any other party that may have had knowledge of the missing items. Review of the facility's undated policy titled Ohio Abuse, Neglect and Misappropriation. revealed in the event a situation was identified as abuse, neglect or misappropriation, an investigation by the executive leadership would immediately follow up. Statements would be obtained from staff related to the incident, including victim, person reporting incident, accused perpetrator and witness. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145012. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365623 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 9, 2023 survey of LAKE POINTE HEALTH CARE?

This was a inspection survey of LAKE POINTE HEALTH CARE on August 9, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAKE POINTE HEALTH CARE on August 9, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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