Skip to main content
Advertisement
Complaint Investigation

Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Inspection Date: October 1, 2025
Total Violations 3
Facility ID 195376
Location LAKE CHARLES, LA
Advertisement

Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on

record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to develop and/or implement a comprehensive person-centered plan of care and/or physician's orders for (#2) out of 11 (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #Resident R1-#Resident R7) sampled resident as evidenced by failing to identify and implement interventions for refusal of care for Resident #2.Findings: Review of Resident #2's EHR revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses that included in part, schizoaffective disorder, unspecified, unspecified dementia, moderate, with other behavioral[MC1] , anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.Review of Resident #2's complex alert documentation report from 07/01/2025 to 09/08/2025 revealed resident refused hygiene care every day in July 2025, and on 08/13/2025, 08/15/2025, 08/25/2025, 09/01/2025 and 09/02/2025.Review of Resident #2's hospice records revealed aide visit notes from 07/14/2025 to 08/29/2025 unable to document: patient refused nail care, nurse notified. Review of Resident #2's care plan revealed no evidence of with refusal of nail care and hygiene. On 09/29/2025 at 2:40 p.m., an interview was conducted with S6LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), she stated the hospice CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) had reported to her on multiple occasions the resident refused a bath and nail care and the facility staff did try to encourage the resident to bathe and provide nail care to which the resident continued to refusal care.On 09/30/2025 at 11:02 a.m., an interview was conducted with S7LPN, she stated the resident had history of mental illness and would at times refuse care. S7LPN stated the last few months she would refuse care often, almost daily, and she was at times difficult to redirect. On 09/30/2025 at 12:37 p.m., an interview was conducted with S5MDS (Minimum Date Set) nurse. She reported she was responsible for completing MDS and updating the care plan for Resident #2. She confirmed the care plan did not identify the refusal of care nor interventions for the refusals of care for the resident, but should have. [MC1]

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date

these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

TITLE

(X6) DATE

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

Facility ID:

If continuation sheet

Event ID:

Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391

Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION

(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION

B. Wing

A. Building

(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED

10/01/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

1525 W McNeese St.

Lake Charles, LA 70605

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

Advertisement

F-Tag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on

record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to revise a comprehensive person-centered plan of care for 1 (#1) out of 11 (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #Resident R1-#Resident R7) sampled resident as evidenced by failing to revise a care plan with changes in ADL (activities of daily living) care. Findings: Review of Resident #1's EHR (electronic health record) revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses that included in part, congestive heart failure, anxiety and depression.Review of Resident #1's most recent Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE REDACTED], revealed the resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 13, indicating her cognition was intact. Further review of the MDS revealed resident was independent with eating, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing, transfers; and supervision or touch assistance for shower/bathe.Review of Resident #1's care plan date initiated: 06/23/2025 revision on: 08/19/2025 revealed resident needs partial/moderate assist with bathing/showering. Resident needs supervision to transfer to and from a bed to a chair/wheelchair. Resident needs assist with toileting. On 09/29/2025 at 1:00 p.m., an

interview was conducted with Resident #1, she stated she was able to do everything for herself, except for shower/bathing, they will help if needed.On 09/30/2025 at 3:15 p.m., an interview was conducted with S2CRN (Corporate Registered Nurse), she reviewed the care plan for Resident #1 and confirmed the care plan had not been updated to reflect the current ADL status of the resident and should have been.

Event ID:

Facility ID:

If continuation sheet

Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391

Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION

(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION

B. Wing

A. Building

(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED

10/01/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

1525 W McNeese St.

Lake Charles, LA 70605

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

Advertisement

F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on

observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide services to meet professional standards in accordance with the resident's written plan of care by failing to administer daily medication on time as ordered for 3 (#1, #Resident R1 and #Resident R2) out of 11 (#1- #4 and #Resident R1 - #Resident R7) sampled residents. The deficient practice had the potential to effect a census of 87.Findings: Review of the facility's policy titled, Administration of Medication with last revision date 03/2025, read in part, purpose: to administer medications in accordance with best practice.Procedure: 3. Drugs and biologicals are administered no more than one hour before or no more than one hour after the dosage time is ordered.Resident #1Review of Resident #1's EHR (electronic health record) revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses that included in part, congestive heart failure, anxiety and depression.Review of Resident #1's most recent Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE REDACTED], revealed the resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 13, indicating her cognition was intact.Review of Resident #1's MAR (Medication Administration Record) for September 2025 reviewed resident received her p.m. (evening) medications on 09/04/2025 from S4LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). The insulin injection revealed the 8:00 p.m. medication was administered at 10:25 p.m.Review of the resident's medication administration history report revealed: Medications due at 8:00 p.m. included:1. Humalog insulin per sliding scale, 2. Mupirocin external ointment 2% (percent), 3. Lantus 20 units, 4. Metformin 500mg (milligrams), 5. Mirtazapine 7.5mg,

  1. 6. Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%Medications due at 9:00 p.m. included:1. Atorvastatin 40mg2.
  2. Lantanoprost Solution 0.005% eye drops, On 09/02/2025, Resident #1's medications were documented as administered at 10:14 p.m. On 09/04/2025, the resident received Lantus 20 units, Metformin 500mg, Mirtazapine 7.5mg, and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% at 10:25 p.m. However, these medications were due at 8:00 p.m. The resident was also administered Atorvastatin 40mg and Lantanoprost Solution 0.005% eye drops at 10:25 p.m., but these medications were due at 9:00 p.m. On 09/29/2025 at 1:00 p.m., an interview was conducted with Resident #1 who stated she did not get her medications when she was supposed to.On 09/30/2025 at 12:45 p.m., an interview was conducted with S1DON (Director of Nursing). She reviewed the September 2025 MAR for Resident #1 and confirmed the night medications that were due at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on 09/02/2025 and 09/04/2025, were administered late and should have been administered within an hour before to after the scheduled time of administration.Resident #R1On 09/30/2025 at 11:36 a.m., an observation was made of S3LPN administering medication to Resident #Resident R1 which included the following medications that were due at 9:00 a.m.:1. Aspirin 81 mg2. Diltiazem 60mg 3. Eliquis 5mg4. Hydralazine 25mg 5. Lactobacillus 4 capsules 6.

    Lasix 20 mg7. Losartan potassium 25mg8. Metoprolol Tartrate 37.5mg 9. Pantoprazole 40mg10.

    Theophylline ER 300mg The above medications for Resident #Resident R1, were administered at 11:36 a.m. S3LPN, confirmed the medications were administered late.Resident #R2On 09/30/2025 at 11:25 a.m., an interview was conducted with S3LPN who stated she was still passing morning medications that were due at 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. She confirmed the medications would be administered greater than 1 hour past the time

    they should have been administered. On 09/30/2025 at 11:43 a.m., an observation was made of S3LPN administering Resident #Resident R2's medications at this time: Aspirin EC 81mg and Clopidogrel 75mg due at 8:00 a.m.; and Lasix 20mg due at 9:00 a.m. S3LPN, confirmed the medications were being administered late.

    Residents Affected - Few

    FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

    Event ID:

    Facility ID:

    If continuation sheet

📋 Inspection Summary

GRAND COVE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in LAKE CHARLES, LA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LAKE CHARLES, LA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from GRAND COVE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
« Back to Facility Page
Advertisement
Advertisement