Lakeview House Skld Nrsg and Residential Care Fac
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise none identified in written reviews. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 6 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Given the reports of severe medical neglect and safety lapses, we strongly advise families to exercise extreme caution and consider other facilities. If you are evaluating this home, you must demand a detailed explanation of their elopement prevention protocols and their process for escalating medical concerns to physicians.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Lakeview House has received extremely concerning reports regarding patient safety and medical neglect, including a tragic case involving a fatal infection and a report of a resident wandering off the premises. While some reviewers have left high star ratings, these lack any written context, making it difficult to verify the quality of care provided.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- None identified in written reviews
Concerns
- Serious medical neglect and lack of oversight
- Inadequate supervision leading to resident elopement
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's focus on nursing care, what specific protocols are in place to ensure consistent supervision and prevent residents from wandering outside of secured areas?
- 2How does your team facilitate clear and proactive communication with families regarding changes in a resident's health status or medication adjustments?
- 3With your current staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents receive personalized attention and support during daily activities, especially for those requiring memory care?
- 4Can you walk me through your internal oversight process for medication management to ensure accuracy and safety for all residents?
- 5What steps are taken to address medical needs promptly, and how is the nursing staff trained to handle urgent health changes during evening or weekend hours?
- 6How do you foster a sense of community and engagement for residents, and what does a typical day look like for someone in your care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“A resident wandered away today from there and luckily a worker from another local nursing home saw him, pulled over to talk to him and realized he was confused and called to get him help”
“My daughter was there she would lay in her bed in urine took her to Dr and they Dr said she might have UTI infection they did not test her as I asked she died of UTI infection”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems and care planning across all three surveys, indicating persistent operational challenges. The most common problems involve emergency preparedness and fire safety equipment, resident care planning, and family notification requirements. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies after each inspection, the pattern of repeat violations in critical areas like fire safety and care coordination suggests ongoing management difficulties that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
Jul 30, 2025Routine9
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Aug 7, 2024Routine20
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Jul 13, 2023Routine5
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lakeview House Skld Nrsg and Residential Care Fac
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Gaurino, Kathleen
Owner
Guarino, Jon
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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