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BOULEVARD REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1050675 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0676 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services for assistance with eating for 2 (Resident #381 and #383) of 10 sampled residents reviewed for nutrition. Residents Affected - Few The findings included: 1) Observation of the lunch meal on 10/17/23 noted tray served to the room of Resident #384. Resident appeared to be alert with visual impairment. The nurse was noted to inform the resident where food items were located on the tray but left the room without returning during the meal observation. Further observation noted the resident was attempting to take hot chicken off of the bone with great difficulty and became agitated with the attempts. it was also noted that the resident ate with hands and could not locate food item on tray. The resident was noted to be covered with food matter while attempting to self feed. The resident stated to the surveyor that he is not receiving the assistance needed with the meals. During a second lunch meal observation conducted on 10/19/23 at 12:30 PM, it was again noted Resident #384 was attempting to strip the meat off of the chicken bone. It was noted that the resident front was covered with food debris. Resident stated that he was not informed of where food items were located on the tray and is not receiving the assistance need with meals. Observation of the breakfast meal on 10/20/23 at 7:30 AM, noted the Occupational Therapist (OT) was in the room and instructing and assisting the resident with the meal. The OT explained where all food were located on the tray and also made 4 small pieces of bread with egg for the resident to eat. The resident stated to the surveyor that this is the first time he has receive the assistance attempting to self feeding. The OT stated to the surveyor Resident #384 was screened upon admission and required set up with assistance with meals but has not receiving staff assistance with meals. The OT further stated that staff need to be inserviced on feeding assistance with Resident #384. Record review Resident #384: Date of admission: [DATE] Diagnoses: 'Unspecified Injury to head, Glaucoma, *Legal Blindness Current MD Orders: (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 7 Event ID: 105067 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105067 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Boulevard Rehabilitation Center 2839 S Seacrest Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33435 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676 10/16/23 - Regular Diet Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 10/17/23 - Fortified Foods Weight History: Residents Affected - Few 10/16 = 130 pounds 10/13 = 129 pounds BMI = 21.1 (Underweight) Height = 66 Ideal Body Weight = 142 pounds MDS: 10/16/23 Sec C: BIMS=12 Sec D: Mood - Feeling Down Dietary Progress Note: 10/19/23: Visual impairment, observed during observation of lunch meal and needing additional assistance .Spoke with Nursing regarding new recommendations for full tray set up and assistance and supervision during meals. Resident accepting finger foods .Monitor need of adaptive equipment 10/16/23 = Nutrition Risk Screen: < Requires Set Up with meals <Summary: Underweight for age, No Pressure Ulcers at this time, No Added Salt/Regular Diet , *Legal Blindness Care Plan: 10/10/23 < Impaired Vision: Blindness/Glaucoma < Intervention: Tell the resident where items are being placed and be consistent. Review of Occupational/ Therapy Evaluation and Screening Notes: 10/11/23: Patient exhibits Legally Blind limiting functional performance and facilitating the need for Analysis and training in compensatory strategies and training's for meals (plate) . (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105067 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 7 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105067 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Boulevard Rehabilitation Center 2839 S Seacrest Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33435 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 10/20/23: Patient seen for safety with swallowing and self feeding Clock Method. Patient legally blind and cues to facilitate skill performance for self feeding Techniques. Nursing will be in charge of providing patient's Nursing Assistants with education regarding how to perform description of food location using the Clock method and methods to follow through appropriate set up of patient with his food. 10/20/23: Inservice Education to all facility Certified Nursing Assistants and Skilled Therapy Staff to provide techniques for assistance with eating for Resident #384. On 10/20/23 the surveyor was provided documentation that the attending physician had ordered all soups in a mug and each menu items served in separate 5 ounce bowl. Regular Diet with Fortified Foods at all meals. 2) Observation of lunch meal on 10/17/23 at 12:30 PM noted Resident #381 required more assistance with the meal than was being given by the Certified Nursing Assistant. The lunch tray was set up by the CNA in front of resident while sitting up in bed and then the CNA was noted to leave the room and did not reappear to assist the resident for the next 20 minutes. Resident noted to be cognitively impaired and required total assist with feeding. Continued observation over the next 20 minutes noted the resident to not receive any eating assistance and consume less than 10% of the lunch meal . Observation of the breakfast meal on 10/19/23 at 7:30 AM noted tray delivered to room of Resident #381. Further observation noted resident laying in bed, soiled, and unable to feed independently. Further observation noted resident consumed 0% of the breakfast meal. Observation of the breakfast meal on 10/20/23 at 7:45 AM noted the meal tray served to the room of Resident #381. Tray was set up in front of the resident and staff left the room. Resident noted to be cognitively impaired and required total feeding. Continued observation over the next 15 minutes noted the resident not eating and no assistance provided by staff with feeding. Continued observation for the next 15 minutes noted no staff assistance and resident sleeping in bed. Resident tray taken without any foods consumed. Review of clinical record: Date of admission: [DATE], re-admission: [DATE] Diagnoses: Pulmonary Embolism , Bacteremia, MRSA Current Physician Orders: 10/11/23 - Regular Diet 10/12/23 - FORTIFIED foods 10/12/23 - House Stock Protein 30 ml BID 10/12/23 - 2 cal Med Pass 120 ml BID Weight History: (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105067 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 7 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105067 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Boulevard Rehabilitation Center 2839 S Seacrest Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33435 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676 10/16/23 = 165 pounds Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 10/09/23 = 167 pounds 09/11/23 = 168 pounds Residents Affected - Few BMI = 22.5 (Underweight) Ideal Body Weight=178 pounds Ht = 72 *At the surveyor's request the resident was weighed on 10/20/23 and was recorded at 151 pounds. The weight represented a significant weight loss in less than 10 days. The facility Dietitian informed the surveyor that Resident #381 was being assessed on 10/20/23 for Hospice admission. MDS: 9/26/23 Sec C: BIMS = 13 ( NO Cognitive Impairment) Sec G: Eat = Supervision with Meals Sec K: 72/162 /IV Feeding/ Sec M: Pressure Ulcer present/Unhealed, (1 -Stage 2, 1 - Stage 3) Interview conducted with MDS Coordinator on 10/20/23 and discussed the MDS Sections B, C, G, K, M) resident cognitive /BIMS status, ADL Eating, IV fluids, and pressure ulcers (2). Continued interview with MDS Coordinator on 10/20/23 noted that the resident is being evaluated for Hospice Services and a significant change MDS will be completed upon physician's Hospice order. Nutrition Progress Notes: 09/11/23 (last note) - Weight Change/Wound Review, BMI =22.8 -Slightly Underweight , Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer to buttocks, house stock protein. Resident declined fortified foods, no meal preference expressed, and continue weekly weights. Nutritional Assessment: 10/11/23 - Nutritional Risk Screen Summary: readmitted , slightly underweight , no significant weight gain, Wounds to Right and Left Buttocks, House stock protein, meal intake 26-75 % , Resident states I don't want to talk about food, no meal preferences obtained, and recommend Fortified Foods, and 2 Cal 120 ml BID. Care Plan Review: 10/10/23 Risk For Decrease Nutritional Status. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105067 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 7 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105067 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Boulevard Rehabilitation Center 2839 S Seacrest Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33435 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676 Interview conducted with facility's Registered Dietitian on 10/20/23 to discuss nutritional status of Resident #381 and noted the resident requires rescreeining reweigh. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105067 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 7 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105067 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Boulevard Rehabilitation Center 2839 S Seacrest Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33435 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food, in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Residents Affected - Few The findings included: During routine observation tours conducted on the nursing wing (South, East and West) food pantries/central supply rooms on 10/19/23 at 11:30 AM, accompanied with the Infection Control Prevention Director (ICP) , East Charge Nurse, and Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the following were noted: 1) South Wing: < The room floor was noted to be heavily soiled and small areas of dried food mater. < The exterior of the reach-in refrigerator was rust laden. < There was an open trash/garbage bin located directly near the refrigeration unit. < The exterior of the 4 wooden shelves which housed dietary supplies was noted to be soiled and had areas of chipping paint. < A large plastic bin box of disposable plastic spoons was noted to be located on one of the shelves. Further observation that the bin did not have a cover and the spoons were totally exposed. < The findings were discussed with the ICP and CDM at the time of the observation that the room was not being properly cleaned on a regular basis. It was also discussed that the disposable spoons are required to be covered at all times and that the trash/garbage bin should also be covered at all times. East Wing: < Soiled pales and cups were noted to be stored directly upon the top of the microwave. < Open trash/garbage container located in the corner of the room . < A large commercial resident wheelchair weighing scale was located within the middle of the food pantry/central supply area. < No hand washing sink located within the room. West Wing: < Soiled pales and cups were noted to be stored directly upon the top of the microwave. < Open trash/garbage container located the corner of the room . < A large commercial resident wheelchair weighing scale was located within the middle of the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105067 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 7 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105067 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Boulevard Rehabilitation Center 2839 S Seacrest Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33435 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812 food pantry/central supply area. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm < No hand washing sink located within the room. < Six clean urinals were noted to be stored within a heavily soiled storage bin. Residents Affected - Few Following the observations on the East and [NAME] Wing food pantries/central storage areas, an interview was discussed with the Charge Nurse, ICP, and CDM. It was discussed that residents foods are not authorized due to potential cross contamination to be brought into clean food storage and resident storage areas for the purpose of weighing and the scales should be relocated to an area that is considered not cross contamination. It was also discussed that trash/garbage containers are required to be covered at all times. Also discussed that clean resident care equipment should be stored in clean containers. 2) Observation of the lunch meal in the [NAME] Dining Room on 10/19/23 at 11:30 AM noted that soiled resident dishware (plate covers, plates, food trays, cups, etc) were being stacked and stored within the dining area within few feet of residents seated at dining room tables. It was discussed with the CDM, ICP, and Charge Nurse at the time of the observation that all soiled dishware should be covered or removed from the dining area during meal service. Photographic evidence obtained. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105067 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

5 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0585GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F585 - Grievances

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0676GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F676 - Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident and consistent with

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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What happened during the October 20, 2023 survey of BOULEVARD REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BOULEVARD REHABILITATION CENTER on October 20, 2023. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BOULEVARD REHABILITATION CENTER on October 20, 2023?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grie..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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