Life Care Center of Omaha: Feeding Tube Violations - NE
The facility's own policy requires staff to provide continuous tube feeding according to physician orders. But when inspectors observed Resident 2 on November 19th at 2:32 PM, the feeding pump displayed a message showing it had been idle for 10 minutes. Nearly an hour later at 3:25 PM, the pump was still beeping with the same 10-minute idle message.
Licensed Practical Nurse B, assigned to care for Resident 2, confirmed the tube feeding was not running when it should have been delivering formula at 40 milliliters per hour around the clock. The nurse admitted to inspectors that the feeding pump had not been restarted in the last hour.
Resident 2's medical assessment revealed someone who could rarely or never make themselves understood and required total assistance for all basic activities including eating, dressing, grooming, and moving in bed.
The inspection also uncovered wound care violations that caused a second resident unnecessary pain. Resident 7, who has moderate cognitive impairment and also requires total assistance with daily activities, received improper care for their feeding tube insertion site.
Doctor's orders from May specified that nurses should cleanse the site and apply Vaseline gauze followed by split gauze twice daily to promote healing. But when LPN C provided tube site care on November 18th, the treatment was incomplete.
Inspectors watched as the nurse removed the old dressing from around Resident 7's feeding tube. The resident grimaced during the process. When questioned, LPN C confirmed that no Vaseline gauze had been applied to the previous dressing, despite the doctor's specific orders.
The missing Vaseline gauze had consequences. Bright red blood was visible around the feeding tube insertion site. The old dressing had stuck to Resident 7's skin, causing discomfort when removed.
LPN C acknowledged to inspectors that Vaseline gauze should have been applied to the feeding tube site according to the treatment orders. The nurse confirmed that the adherent dressing caused the resident discomfort during removal.
Life Care Center of Omaha operates with 94 residents. The facility's written policies emphasize following physician orders and professional standards of practice for tube feeding care. A June policy specifically states that treatment orders must be followed exactly as written by physicians, including manufacturer instructions for medical products.
The November inspection examined three residents with feeding tubes. Two experienced care failures that violated federal requirements for proper nutrition support and wound management.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to ensure feeding tubes are used appropriately and that residents with tubes receive proper care. The violations at Life Care Center represent a failure to follow basic medical orders that could affect resident health and comfort.
Resident 2's interrupted nutrition delivery meant missing prescribed calories and hydration during the period when the pump sat idle. For someone who cannot eat independently and relies entirely on tube feeding, any interruption in the prescribed 24-hour delivery schedule affects their nutritional status.
Resident 7's wound care failure created unnecessary pain and potential complications at the feeding tube site. Proper application of Vaseline gauze prevents dressings from adhering to healing tissue and reduces trauma during dressing changes.
The inspection findings show a pattern of nurses not completing ordered treatments despite clear written policies requiring adherence to physician orders. Both violations occurred during routine care that should have followed established protocols.
State inspectors classified the violations as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to few residents. The facility must submit a plan of correction addressing how staff will ensure continuous tube feeding delivery and proper wound care application according to medical orders.
Full Inspection Report
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Life Care Center of Omaha in Omaha, NE was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 19, 2025.
The facility's own policy requires staff to provide continuous tube feeding according to physician orders.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.