Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
A standard survey is most likely before around December 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen, with observations of flies in the food prep area, uncovered food, and improper storage practices. A dietary employee did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene when handling food, and coolers were left open, leading to unsafe temperatures. Temperature logs showed a lack of monitoring for several meals, indicating non-compliance with food safety protocols.
A resident with multiple sclerosis and quadriplegia, dependent on staff for daily activities, was found without accessible call bell on two occasions. The call bell was either placed out of reach or not visible, contrary to the care plan requirements.
The facility did not complete and transmit MDS assessments within the required time frame for three residents. According to the RAI User's Manual, assessments must be completed and transmitted to CMS no later than 14 days after the ARD. However, a resident's quarterly MDS assessment and two residents' annual MDS assessments were overdue and still in progress, resulting in a deficiency.
The facility failed to follow physician's orders for two residents. A resident with congestive heart failure was not weighed weekly as ordered, and another resident with multiple sclerosis and catheter site pain did not have a urology consultation scheduled. The DON confirmed these oversights.
Sanitation and Food Safety Deficiencies in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen, as observed during a survey. On August 20, 2024, fruit flies and a large fly were found in the food preparation area, with a pan of chicken left uncovered on the preparation station. Additionally, an uncovered garbage can was located near the coffee preparation station, and cheese in the refrigerator was past its use-by date. A cup used to scoop thickener powder was stored in direct contact with the thickener, violating sanitary storage practices. Further observations on August 21, 2024, revealed that a dietary employee did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene after handling food items from the refrigerator and then touching ready-to-eat foods. The cooler used for meal service was propped open, causing the internal temperature to rise above the safe holding temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit, reaching 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility's temperature logs showed a lack of monitoring for food holding temperatures during several meals in August 2024, indicating a failure to adhere to proper food safety protocols.
Inaccessible Call Bell for Resident with Quadriplegia
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a call bell was accessible for a resident with multiple sclerosis, quadriplegia, and depression, who was dependent on staff for activities of daily living. The resident, who had no cognitive impairment, was observed in her wheelchair in her room on two separate occasions. On the first occasion, the call bell was placed on top of the resident's bed, making it difficult for her to reach. On the second occasion, the call bell was not visible, and the resident stated she did not know where it was located. The care plan required staff to ensure the call bell was within reach at all times, which was not adhered to, leading to the deficiency.
Failure to Timely Complete and Transmit MDS Assessments
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to complete and transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the required time frame for three residents. According to the Long Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User's Manual, annual, quarterly, and admission assessments must be completed and transmitted to the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) no later than 14 days after the Assessment Reference Date (ARD). However, the clinical record review revealed that one resident had a quarterly MDS assessment with an ARD that was overdue and still in progress, while two other residents had annual MDS assessments with ARDs that were also overdue and still in progress. These assessments were not completed or transmitted as required, leading to a deficiency in the facility's compliance with the mandated assessment timelines.
Failure to Implement Physician's Orders for Two Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement physician's orders for two residents, leading to deficiencies in care. Resident 50, diagnosed with myotonic muscular dystrophy, congestive heart failure, and respiratory failure, had a physician's order to be weighed weekly on Mondays due to congestive heart failure and weight loss. However, there was no evidence that the resident was weighed on the specified dates in July and August 2024. The Director of Nursing confirmed the lack of evidence for these weigh-ins. Resident 61, who has multiple sclerosis, quadriplegia, neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder, and depression, reported occasional pain at the catheter insertion site and was supposed to have a urology consultation as per a physician's order. However, there was no evidence that an appointment with a urologist was scheduled. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the appointment was not scheduled as ordered.
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| St Luke's Hospital Sacred Heart Campus Tcf | 1.1 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
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