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Lakeland reports rising census, lower vacancies and staffing initiatives
Summary
Trustees heard that Lakeland’s average daily census rose to levels not seen in four years, CNA vacancies dropped to 4.6%, admissions exceeded discharges in the reporting months, and staff training and injury-prevention measures are planned amid a modest increase in worker’s compensation activity.
Lakeland Healthcare Center reported an uptick in resident census and improvements in staffing during the February–March reporting period, staff told trustees on April 23.
“I'm very excited about this next section of your report, the resident census. We were at an average daily census 3. I don't think we've been that high in about 4 years,” a facility presenter said, reporting 22 admissions versus 12 discharges in the reported month and noting occupancy rose above 80 percent at times.
Staffing and safety: the facility reported a CNA vacancy rate of about 4.6 percent, which leaders called the best level since the pandemic years. Overtime costs for the reported period were $33,388; crisis hours fell slightly; CNA call-ins numbered 29 and nurse call-ins numbered 2. The facility recorded one workers’ compensation injury and one claim filed with no time lost; annual incurred costs were reported at about $33,500 with $3,726 paid to date.
Census and payer mix: presenters said payer mix for the month included roughly 58% Medicaid, nearly 17% Medicare (a high for recent periods), and about 25% private pay. Aging receivables for the month were about $1.193 million; two resident accounts over 90 days each exceeded $30,000 and collection efforts were with a local attorney.
Recruitment: trustees were told applications increased for several roles; the county reported 101 applicants passed basic eligibility screening for a main-desk reception position, though not all applicants followed through with interviews. Leaders said they will continue targeted recruitment and training to sustain staffing gains.
Ending: trustees had no formal action on the business activity report but expressed support for continued focus on injury prevention and retention initiatives.
