All citations for University Health Lakewood Medical Center

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

August 22, 2025

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0559, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2022).
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 March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 5, 2022).
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 March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2022).
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 March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2022).
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 March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (November 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 5, 2022).
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 March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 5, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 5, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 5, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2022).

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.