F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to notify the physician of an acute (requires immediate care),
significant change of condition for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for Quality of Care and Treatment, of a total
sample of 3 residents, (#1).
Residents Affected - Few
Finding:
Review of the medical record revealed resident #1, a [AGE] year-old female, was admitted to the facility
from an acute care hospital on 4/16/24. The resident had diagnoses that included metabolic
encephalopathy (brain dysfunction), sepsis (blood infection), myocardial infarction (heart attack),
hypertension, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), muscle weakness, bipolar
disorder, and cognitive communication deficit. On 4/21/24, the resident was transferred back to an acute
care hospital via 911 Emergency Medical Services.
The Minimum Data Set 5-day Assessment with Assessment Reference Date 4/21/24 noted the resident
was unable to complete the Brief Interview for Mental Status, and she had severely impaired cognitive
skills. The assessment showed the resident had not exhibited behaviors, psychosis, or rejection of
evaluation or care symptoms. The resident had functional range of motion limitations to both lower
extremities and was dependent on staff to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADL). She was incontinent of
bladder and bowel functions, received high-risk anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, antibiotic, and anti-platelet
medications, and required supplemental intermittent oxygen during the look back period.
Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan included focuses for staff assistance with ADL care, high risk of
falls and injury, UTI, and dependence on staff for physical and social needs with interventions to notify the
physician of health status changes or concerns.
In a telephone interview on 6/02/24 at 9:21 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A recalled she worked the
11:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift on 4/21/24, and resident #1 was on her assignment. The LPN explained she was
concerned after she assessed the resident and stated, She didn't look good. She said the resident's oxygen
saturation was low, so she administered supplemental oxygen and then called the Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON) per the facility's policy. The LPN said the ADON told her to monitor the resident and
attempt to provide oral fluids. She said after the phone call, she felt uncomfortable because the resident
had difficulty swallowing and she didn't want her to aspirate. The LPN said she became further concerned
because the resident wasn't improving much, so she placed a crash cart outside the resident's door. The
LPN stated, I didn't want to over-react; I should have called the doctor.
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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.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105250
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Center
1775 Huntington Lane
Rockledge, FL 32955
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 6/02/24 at 10:04 AM, in a telephone interview, Registered Nurse (RN) B said he worked the 11:00 PM
to 7:00 AM shift on 4/21/24, and recalled at approximately 3:00 AM, LPN A requested his assistance with
resident #1 because she was concerned the resident wasn't doing well. The RN stated, I thought she had
called the doctor.
In a telephone interview on 6/03/24 at 11:38 AM, the RN Weekend Supervisor recalled she reported for
work on the 4/21/24 at approximately 6:30 AM, and LPN A asked her to assess resident #1. The RN
explained she told LPN A to call the doctor and they needed to send the resident out via 911. Referring to
resident #1, the RN stated, She wasn't responding to me; she had labored breathing and was using her
accessory muscles.
On 6/02/24 at 11:51 AM, the ADON recalled on 4/21/24, she was the Interim Director of Nursing (DON)
when she spoke on the telephone with LPN A in the middle of the night about resident #1's change in
condition. She said LPN A told her she had called the physician and he had not responded. The ADON said
she told LPN A to use nursing judgement about sending her out, and she had not received any additional
calls until the next morning after the resident left the facility. The ADON stated, She (LPN A) should have
called the doctor; I thought that happened and expected that to happen.
Review of the eInteract Change in Condition Evaluation - V 5.1 form revealed LPN A noted on 4/21/24 at
1:02 AM, resident #1 was identified with functional decline (worsening function and/or mobility) and
worsening symptoms or signs that had not occurred before. The evaluation read, Vitals declined and O2
[oxygen] levels continued to stay in the low 90's after placing resident on O2 at 3 liters [per minute], via
nasal cannula. Resident grimaced when taking blood pressure, like she was in pain . Resident's body was
limp and she was unable to perform any strength/neuro tests, in which she used her hands . While doing
my rounds at 1:00 AM this morning, I noticed resident was having labored breathing, her vitals were B/P
[blood pressure] 94/64, Pulse 106, Respirations 18, Temp [temperature] 97.4 and O2 sat [saturation] 89%
on room air. I immediately placed resident on O2 at 3 liters [per minute] via nasal cannula and called the
ADON. I was advised to encourage increased thickened fluids and to continue O2 and to monitor the
resident closely. The Provider Notification and Feedback section showed the primary care clinician was
notified on 4/21/24 at 7:36 AM, over six hours after the resident's significant decline in condition was
identified.
In a joint interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), ADON, and DON at 12:05 PM on 6/02/24,
the NHA explained, the facility reviewed the incident, and found LPN A discovered resident #1's change in
condition at approximately 1:00 AM on 4/21/24 but did not notify the physician until around the time of her
transfer to the hospital. The NHA stated, We think she should have called the doctor.
On 6/03/24 at 12:42 PM, in a telephone interview, the Medical Director said he expected nurses to call and
inform him when there was a significant change in a resident's condition. He recalled resident #1's
emergency transfer to the hospital and stated, I probably would have sent her out earlier if I had known of a
significant change in her condition . but had the opinion this would not have affected the outcome for her in
this case.
The facility's standards and guidelines dated 8/16/22 titled Notification of Changes, read, . Compliance
Guidelines . Circumstances requiring notification include: 2. Significant change in the resident's physical,
mental or psychosocial condition such as deterioration in health, mental or psychosocial status. This may
include: a. Life-threatening conditions, or b. Clinical complications. 3. Circumstances that require a need to
alter treatment. This may include: a. New treatment. b.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105250
If continuation sheet
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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
105250
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Center
1775 Huntington Lane
Rockledge, FL 32955
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 0684
Discontinuation of current treatment due to: i. Adverse consequences. ii. Acute condition. iii. Exacerbation of
a chronic condition .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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