All citations for Life Care Center of Westlake

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

October 19, 2023

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

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No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.