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Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center
Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center, 14716 South Eastern Avenue, Plainfield, Illinois 60544
Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center is located in the southwestern suburb of Plainfield, Illinois lying approximately 43.1 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. The overall rating for Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center is average. The facility has 131 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. It is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center has a resident council only. Resident and family councils can facilitate communications with the staff. Illinois law requires nursing homes to allow councils to be set up by residents and families. If a nursing home does not have a resident and family council, nursing home residents are encouraged to inquire with the nursing home administrator as to why that is. The ownership of Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center is a for-profit partnership.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The last health inspection report was filed on April 19, 2018. There were two citations in that report. In terms of level of harm, Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center receives a mark of 2, which equals minimal harm or potential for actual harm. The previous standard health inspection was filed on March 16, 2017 resulting in 8 health citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8.
In addition to the regular health inspections, complaint inspections can be initiated by residents, families of residents or loved ones reporting to the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services. There were 3 such complaint inspections with full reports between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018 at this facility. The number of complaints in the past 3 years that resulted in citations were 7.
The staffing rating for Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center is average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center is 1 hour and 27 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 25 minutes with the national average being 1 hour and 32 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center is 44 minutes. The Illinois average is 47 minutes. The national average is 40 minutes. The physical therapy staff hours per resident per day at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center is 7 minutes. The Illinois and national averages are both 6 minutes. The registered nurse staffing rating at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center is above average.
63.4% of Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center’s short-stay residents improved in their ability to move around on their own. The Illinois average is 64.6%, with the national average is 67.8%. 8.2% of Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center’s short-stay residents had an emergency department outpatient visit. The Illinois average was higher at 12.1% as was the national average at 11.9%. 57.1% of Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center’s short-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia compared to 75.4% for the Illinois average and 83.3%, for the national average.
7.6% of Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center’s long-stay residents reported moderate to severe pain. The Illinois average is 4%, with the national average being 5.6% in this category. 11.5% of Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center’s long-stay high-risk residents developed pressure ulcers. The Illinois and national averages were both significantly lower at 5.8% and 5.6%, respectively. Pressure ulcers are areas of damaged skin that is caused by a resident staying in one position too long. High-risk residents have at least one of the following conditions: impaired mobility, difficulty staying nourished or they are essentially unable to move without assistance. 24.1% of the facility’s long-stay residents had a worsened ability to move independently. The Illinois average is 17.1% with the national average being 18.3%. 88.1% of the facility’s long-stay residents received a needed flu shot for the current flu season. Both the Illinois and national averages were higher standing at 92.8% and 95.1%, respectively.
Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center did not receive any nursing home fines in the last 3 years. It was noted that there was neither a federal fine nor an Illinois state fine during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:131 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Below Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks | | Below Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident | | Below Average |
| RN Staffing |  | Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | | Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Lakewood Nrsg & Rehab Center | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 4.0% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 69.9% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 47.1% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 2.3% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Lakewood Nrsg & Rehab Center | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 8.9% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 12.9% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 80.0% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 17.5% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 3.7% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 17.3% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 94.4% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 40.9% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 18.6% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:04/19/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:5
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
