Safety Report: Carlton At the Lake, the
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (18) than in the cycle before (17).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 5 | July 10, 2026; March 5, 2026; November 7, 2024; November 2, 2023; October 4, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | September 8, 2025; May 2, 2025; April 11, 2025; January 19, 2024; November 2, 2023 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 4 | March 5, 2026; April 11, 2025; March 15, 2024; November 2, 2023 |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F925) | 3 | May 28, 2026; August 25, 2025; November 2, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | March 26, 2026; April 11, 2025; March 15, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | March 26, 2026; April 15, 2024; March 15, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 3 | March 26, 2026; April 11, 2025; March 15, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | November 21, 2025; November 7, 2025; September 8, 2025 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | March 26, 2026; April 15, 2024 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | March 5, 2026; May 2, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 2 | March 5, 2026; November 2, 2023 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607) | 2 | November 21, 2025; October 4, 2023 |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (F693) | 2 | April 11, 2025; August 5, 2024 |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F604) | 2 | April 11, 2025; December 8, 2023 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 2 | August 5, 2024; March 15, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | March 15, 2024; January 19, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | Fine | $12,425 |
| March 15, 2024 | Fine | $16,822 |
| January 19, 2024 | Fine | $16,052 |
| November 2, 2023 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 25 days, starting November 25, 2023 |
| November 2, 2023 | Fine | $11,180 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 10, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 28, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 26, 2026 — 8 citations
March 5, 2026 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
November 21, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 7, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 8, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
August 25, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 2, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 11, 2025 — 9 citations
November 7, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
August 5, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 15, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 15, 2024 — 10 citations (includes serious)
January 19, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 8, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 2, 2023 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 4, 2023 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare