Lighthouse Convalescent Home

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Lighthouse Convalescent Home. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  Inspected January 2020. Corrected by July 10, 2019.

• Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  Inspected January 2020. Corrected by July 10, 2019.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

  Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  Inspected January 2020. Corrected by February 17, 2020.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  Inspected January 2020. Corrected by February 17, 2020.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.