HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER Nursing Home


HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER (CCN: 105620) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in LAKELAND, FL (33813). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. It offers 179 certified beds and maintains an average of 166. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.38476 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since September 29, 1988 and the last listed health inspection was on November 18, 2021, The facility is located in Polk county and provides senior and nursing home care.

HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER

Address: 4240 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, LAKELAND, FL 33813

Phone: (863) 646-8699

County: Polk (520)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 179

Average Residents Per Day: 166. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER LLC

First Approved Date: September 29, 1988

Affiliated Entity: OPIS SENIOR SERVICES GROUP (574)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Both

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 1 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.07017, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.0169, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.2976, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3145

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.38476

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.10941, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.1499

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1015

Nurse Staff Turnover: 76.4, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 77.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9828, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7096, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3956

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.12696, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.0575, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.2834

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.45468

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.17364

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2021-11-18 (Score: 40), Cycle 2: 2020-02-28 (Score: 24), Cycle 3: 2018-12-06 (Score: 40)

Total Weighted Health Score: 34.667

Reported Incidents: 2, Substantiated Complaints: 3

Infection Control Citations: 2

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 3792.65, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 4240 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD,LAKELAND,FL,33813 (27.9895, -81.924)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-03-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-04

Citation on 2021-11-18

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-16

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-16

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-16

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-16

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-16

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-16

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-16

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-16

Citation on 2023-01-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-08

Citation on 2023-01-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-08

Citation on 2022-06-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-14

Citation on 2022-06-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-14

Citation on 2020-02-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-03-28

Citation on 2020-02-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-03-28

Citation on 2021-05-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-08

Citation on 2018-12-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-06

Citation on 2018-12-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-06

Citation on 2018-12-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-06

Citation on 2018-12-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-06

Citation on 2018-12-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-06


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2020-02-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New

Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-03-28

Citation on 2020-02-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-03-28

Citation on 2018-12-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0015, Version: New

Description: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-06

Citation on 2018-12-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New

Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-06

Citation on 2018-12-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-06