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APOLLO HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1052026 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Based on observations, staff interview and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan interventions related to placement of fall mats were consistently implemented while resident was in bed for one of twenty-eight sampled residents, (#49), with a risk of falls. Findings included: On 12/13/2020 at 11:30 a.m. 12:50 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:14 p.m., Resident #49 was observed in her room and lying in bed while on her side and facing the wall window. The bed was against the wall and there was a floor mat placed upright against the wall between the bed and the wall. There was no fall mat placed on the floor on the right side of the bed. It appeared that staff did not place the fall mat on the floor while the resident was in bed. During the above-mentioned observation times, Resident #49's roommate was in the room and in bed. The room was also observed with a staff member seated in a chair next to Resident #49's roommate, and was conducting 1:1 supervision. On 12/14/2020 during medical record review, it was determined that Resident #49 was admitted to the facility for long term care on 5/15/2020, per the admission Record. Review of the advance directives revealed Resident #49 had a Power of Attorney/Decision maker in place. Review of the diagnosis sheet found diagnoses to include, but not limited to: Dementia, Abnormality of Gait, Difficulty in walking and Glaucoma. Review of the most current Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, Quarterly and dated 11/25/2020, revealed Resident #49's Cognition/BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score was 10 of 15, indicating moderately impaired. Review of the most current Physician's Order Sheet (POS) for the month of 12/2020 found the resident was ordered the following: Floor Mat x 1 on side of bed every shift with an original order date of 6/7/2020. Review of the nurse progress notes dated 9/22/2020, 9/25/2020, 10/2/2020, 10/4/2020, 11/7/2020, 11/9/2020, and 11/19/2020 revealed that the resident was either found sitting or found crawling on the floor. It was determined that the resident was identified and documented with behaviors of getting out of bed and placing self on the floor. Review of the current care plans with an initiate date of 11/27/2020 revealed the following problem area: (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 5 Event ID: 105202 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 105202 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/16/2020 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 1000 24th St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 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 0656 1. Behavior problem related to crawling out of bed/playing with her feces increased agitation/anxiety Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 2. Risk for falls related to fall history, limited mobility, unaware of safety needs with interventions to include but not limited to: Floor mats/Landing strips x 1 at bedside per Physician's Order on 6/8/2020. Residents Affected - Few On 12/16/2020 at 10:30 a.m. an interview with the East Unit Manager, who had Resident #49 on her assignment hall, revealed that Resident #49 did have a bed positioned up against the wall and there was supposed to be a floor fall mat on the right side of the bed at all times when she was in bed. The Unit Manager was asked if this was the same for weekends as well and she confirmed that it was. The Unit Manager was not aware of the fall mat not being in place on the floor when Resident #49 was in bed on Sunday, 12/13/2020. The Unit Manager was asked if the staff member who was doing 1:1 supervision with Resident #49's roommate would know Resident #49's care plan, and if she would have known that Resident #49 was to have the fall mat placed on the floor when she was in bed. The Unit Manager indicated that the person doing 1:1 supervision for the roommate would not know of the care plans and interventions for others in the room. On 12/16/2020 at 12:00 p.m. an interview with the Director of Nursing confirmed that the fall floor mat should always be placed on the floor when Resident #49 was in bed. The weekend Certified Nursing Assistant who worked 12/13/2020 during the 7-3 shift could not be reached for interview. The Director of Nursing did not have a fall floor mat policy for review. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105202 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 105202 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/16/2020 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 1000 24th St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 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 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Based on interview with the resident and facility staff, and review of the resident's medical record and facility policy, the facility failed to provide ordered treatment to promote bowel regularity to one Resident (#16), of 28 sampled residents. Findings included: During the initial tour of the facility, on 12/13/2020 beginning at 11 a.m., Resident #16 reported that he was uncomfortable and was not able to move his bowels. The resident's aide (Staff A) entered the room, and after speaking with the resident, left the room and reported that she would return to provide care. At approximately 12:30 p.m., the resident was observed sitting up in bed, but leaning to the right and supported on his right elbow, with his over bed table half way across the bed. On the table was his lunch, with half of his sandwich eaten. The resident was observed fidgeting in bed, and reaching for, then pulling back his hand, from his sandwich. When asked if he was okay, he didn't answer. When asked if the aide had helped him out, he reported no and began to curse the aide and the facility. As several nurses and supervisors were in the hall to assist with passing the lunch trays to residents, they were asked to come in to speak with the resident. The resident hedged when asked if the aide had come in and finally said he thought maybe she had. One of the nurses asked the aide to come in and speak with the resident. As Staff A, aide left the room, the surveyor asked what was happening. Staff A said she was going for supplies and the resident had confirmed that he was having trouble moving his bowels. Approximately 30 minutes later, the aide exited the room with several clear plastic bags of used supplies and linens, confirmed the resident had moved his bowels with the outcome of a large BM. A review was conducted of the Minimum Data Set Quarterly Assessment, dated 09/22/2020, which indicated the resident's BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score was a 9, indicating the resident's cognition was moderately impaired. The resident's Activities of Daily Living reflected extensive assistance with two staff for toilet use. He was assessed as being frequently incontinent of bowel. The resident had care plans developed initially on 05/06/2018 with a revision date of 08/27/2020, for the Focus area of Bowel incontinence. It reflected that Resident #16 was at risk for complications, and receives medication to ease bowel movements daily. A second care plan was noted for the Focus area of potential for constipation or for loose stools related to decreased motility and use/side effects of medication. Interventions for both care plans included: monitor bowel movement status; notify nurse of signs and symptoms of constipation; follow facility protocol for bowel management. A review was conducted of the nursing aide's documentation of the resident's bowel movements (BMs) for December 2020. From 12/03/2020 until 12/15/2020, the resident had three small BMs (on 12/11, 12/12 and 12/15); one medium BM (on 12/05) and one large BM (on 12/13). It was documented that the resident did not have a BM from 12/06 until 12/10, a total of 5 days. Review of the physician's orders for Resident #16 revealed orders (order date 04/27/2018) for Milk (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105202 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 105202 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/16/2020 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 1000 24th St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 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 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few of Magnesia Suspension 400 mg/5 ml - give 30 ml by mouth every 24 hours as needed for no BM in 3 days at bedtime. Review of the Medication Administration Record for December 2020 revealed the listing for the Milk of Magnesia to be given if no BM in 3 days. There was no documentation that the medication had been given, even though it was documented that the resident had not had a BM for five days in a row. In an interview with the Nurse Unit Manager (Staff C) and the Nurse Educator (Staff B) on 12/16/2020, beginning at 9:35 a.m., the facility's electronic medical record was described as being able to send an alert to the nurse based on the nursing aide's documentation. It was explained that the medical record software would trigger an alert to the nurse, which would need to be acted upon before a subsequent note or action could be taken. During the interview, the nurses confirmed there didn't seem to have been an alert sent to the nurse, as the prn (as necessary) medication had not been given and there was no nurse's note explaining why not. The nurse's notes for the month of December were reviewed and noted for documentation that the resident received milk of magnesia on 12/01/2020 for no BM in 3 days. There were no nurse's notes after 12/01/20 related to the documentation that the resident had not had a BM in over 3 days. The facility's policy, Bowel Management (revised 07/2015) was reviewed and noted: It will be the standard of the facility to ensure the residents have regular bowel movements with no significant time frame between bowel movements (usually three days, unless inconsistent with resident's routine bowel habit.) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105202 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 105202 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/16/2020 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 1000 24th St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 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 Residents Affected - Few Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a sanitary manner related to outdated product, fan coverings in the walk-in refrigerator coated with a black wet residue, packages stored in the walk-in freezer, and a microwave oven with uncleanable inside surfaces. Findings included: During the initial tour of the main kitchen, on 12/13/2020 beginning at 9:55 a.m., a bread rack was observed full of packaged bread. Observation of the packaged loaves of bread revealed use by dates on the packages indicated several loaves of bread were out of date. Four loaves of wheat bread had a use by date of 11/18/20; five loaves of wheat bread had a use by date of 11/06/2020; thirteen loaves of wheat bread had a use by date of 12/03/2020; and one half of a bag of hotdog rolls had a use by date of 11/20/2020. The Cook, Staff D, who had been identified as being in charge, reported when asked why there was so much bread that was out of date, that most of the residents don't like the wheat bread so it doesn't get used. The walk-in refrigerator had containers of food that were out of date. A large zip-lock bag of diced ham was dated 12/03 and a container of rice pudding was dated 12/08. The cook reported that bagged product in the refrigerator is usually kept for 5-7 days before being thrown out. A container half full of sour cream with a manufacturer's date of 11/03 was noted without a date indicating when it had been opened. Staff D reported that they followed the manufacturer's date as to when to discard an item, but then confirmed there was no date as to when the product was opened, so there was no way to know how long it should be kept. In the back of the walk-in refrigerator, the two protective plastic cages around the fans were noted to be soiled with a black, wet, fuzzy residue, some of which had broken off and was streaming out from the cage with the air from the fan. Inside of the walk-in freezer two boxes of product, one containing biscuits and one containing meat patties, were noted with the bag inside of the box, open to the air. Staff D confirmed the boxes should have been closed up and the product inside not open to the cold air. In the dining room adjacent to the kitchen a microwave oven was noted on the counter. The inside edge of the frame of the microwave oven was noted to have peeling enamel, exposing a rusted surface. On the back wall of the microwave oven, the enamel coating was noted to have come off, exposing a rusted surface. The back wall was also noted to be an off gray-black color. (photographic evidence obtained) In an interview with the Dietary Manager, conducted on 12/15/2020 at approximately 12:00 p.m., it was confirmed that staff should be looking at the dates of the products and dating when products are opened, to be sure they were discarded when appropriate. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105202 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

6 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.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0521GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0741GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0690GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F690 - Incontinence

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 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 December 16, 2020 survey of APOLLO HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of APOLLO HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on December 16, 2020. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at APOLLO HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on December 16, 2020?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide properly protected cooking facilities."

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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