Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center
Scranton, SC · 88 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 23, 2024
CMS Certification Number 425149 · first certified July 1983
Ownership
Operated by FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within SC
5 citations — more than 85% of the 187 certified nursing homes in SC. Compared within SC rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (July 2025 to February 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten SC facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2024. Facilities in SC are typically surveyed 13–21 months after the last one (median 15), measured over 286 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
3 of the 5 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in SC, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the SC figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in SC | 1 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 19, 2020 | 0 |
| March 24, 2022 | 1 |
| May 23, 2024 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2024-05-23 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 23, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2024) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2024) |
March 24, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.