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Facility profile · CCN 105620

Highlands Lake Center

33 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
33
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

33 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Nov 5, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Nov 5, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Apr 17, 2025F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DComplaint
Apr 17, 2025F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Mar 7, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Mar 7, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 7, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.EComplaint
Mar 7, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.DStandard
Mar 7, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.EStandard
Mar 7, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Mar 16, 2023F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint
Nov 18, 2021F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.EStandard
Nov 18, 2021F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Nov 18, 2021F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Nov 18, 2021F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Nov 18, 2021F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Nov 18, 2021F625Notify 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.DStandard
Nov 18, 2021F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Nov 18, 2021F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Feb 28, 2020F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Feb 28, 2020F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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