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Inspection visit

Health inspection

VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1053011 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to investigate several occurrences of sexual abuse toward female residents on the secured unit by one resident (Resident #4) out of a sampled three residents. Residents Affected - Few Findings included: A review of the admission Record revealed Resident #4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition, dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, and unspecified severity with other behavioral disturbance. A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], Section C Cognitive Patterns: showed Resident #4 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 03 out of 15 which indicated severe impairment. Section E Behavior: showed Resident #4 did not display public sexual acts. A review of the Progress Notes revealed the following: 05/12/23 (Nursing Note) Resident was noted standing in front of female resident who was sitting at the bus stop on b hall. He placed his left hand on her chest above the breast, below her neck. The resident then started to put his hand into his pants. Staff intervened immediately and separated them. 05/10/23 (Nursing Note) Patient was caught masturbating in front of the residents also he was touching a female resident breast. We separated the residents. 04/14/23 (Nursing Note) Resident was just observed performing inappropriate sexual behavior towards a female resident. I was sitting at the nurses' station when I heard a scream coming from down the hall. I immediately ran towards the scream and when I went into the room where the scream was coming from, I visualized the resident performing a inappropriate sexual act towards another female resident. I immediately separated the residents and notified my immediate supervisor of the incident. 04/11/23 (Nursing Note) Resident was witnessed by staff member making sexual advanced towards another female resident. Residents were immediately separated and will closely be monitored throughout the shift. 03/12/23 The nurse observed the male resident standing with his penis held out on his hand in front of a female resident who was sitting in a chair by room [ROOM NUMBER]. No physical contact action noted, redirected the male resident. Staff will continue to monitor. (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 3 Event ID: 105301 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 105301 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd Lakeland, FL 33810 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 0610 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 02/24/23 This nurse noticed patient was masturbating at the nursing station in the middle of two other patient[s]. Patient was redirected to his room. Patient come back later in the hours and stood behind patient and done the same behavior. The progress note dated 02/24/23 was written by Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). On 06/26/23 at 1:24 p.m., an interview was attempted via phone. No answer. The progress note dated 03/12/23 was written by Staff C, LPN. On 06/16/23 at 1:27 p.m., Staff C, LPN stated the last time she worked with Resident #4 one of the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) reported to her she saw the resident with another female. He was grabbing her chest and he kissed her on the cheek. Staff C did not recall any other incidents. She stated the resident was not easily redirected. The progress note dated 04/11, 04/14, and 05/12/23 was written by Staff A, LPN. On 06/26/23 at 2:17 p.m., an interview was attempted via phone. No answer. The progress note dated 05/10/23 was written by Staff D, LPN. On 06/26/23 at 3:30 p.m., the Administrator reported Staff D, LPN, did not know anything about the incident. Staff D, LPN, reported she didn't witness anything at all. She stated a CNA told her about the incident, but she didn't remember who the CNA was. The Administrator stated this nurse should have reported abuse. She was agency staff. On 06/26/23 at 3:41 p.m. in a telephone interview with Staff D, LPN, she stated she had worked with Resident #4 two times. One time she documented something, and it was that he was masturbating while touching a female resident's breast. Staff D did not remember who the CNA was that reported this concern to her. The CNA just told her she needed to document something related to the incident. On 06/26/23 at 1:20 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), and Risk Manager. The DON stated when she questioned Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), about the progress note written on 04/14, the nurse stated Resident #4 was grabbing at the resident although the note indicated an inappropriate sexual act was being performed. The Administrator stated she could not remember the name of the female resident. The Risk Manager stated he would have to find more information about the progress note written on 04/11 because he was unaware of the incident. The Risk Manager stated no one was touched during the incident on 04/14. It was mostly about Resident #4 masturbating. He did not know the female resident involved in the incident. The Risk Manager stated he did not recall the incident on 05/10. The Administrator stated per the progress note, the incident should have been reported and investigated if that's what happened. The Risk Manager stated he could not remember the incident on 05/12. He stated he spoke to Staff A, LPN, and asked him why he did not tell them about the incident. The Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation policy undated and provided by the facility revealed the following: Policy It is the policy of this facility to take appropriate steps to prevent abuse and to ensure that all alleged violations of Federal and/or State laws are reported immediately to the Administrator, the Risk Manager, the Social Services Director, and the Director of Nursing. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105301 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 105301 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd Lakeland, FL 33810 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 0610 7. Investigation Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A thorough investigation will be conducted. The Abuse Coordinator/ designee will initiate procedures for conducting the investigation. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105301 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 28, 2023 survey of VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on June 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on June 28, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

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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