LAKE PARK HEALTHCARE CENTER in OAKLAND, CA was fined $44,421 by CMS across 7 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAKE PARK HEALTHCARE CENTER (OAKLAND, CA) — $44,421 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAKE PARK HEALTHCARE CENTER in OAKLAND, CA was fined $44,421 by CMS across 7 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.