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Inspection

SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1053251 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 observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to report suspected staff abuse of a resident to the state licensing authority for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for Abuse, of a total sample of 12 residents, (#5). Residents Affected - Few Findings: Review of the medical record revealed resident #5, a vulnerable [AGE] year old male was admitted to the facility from an acute care hospital on 1/23/23 with diagnoses of spinal stenosis (narrowing), failure to thrive, malnutrition, impaired cognitive functioning and awareness symptoms, peripheral vascular disease (impaired circulation in the limbs), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (Lung) Disease, right foot drop, and contractures (muscle/tendon shortening/rigidity). The Minimum Data Set Quarterly Assessment with Assessment Reference Date 10/26/23 noted resident #5 scored 9 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status that indicated he was moderately cognitively impaired. The assessment showed the resident had no indicators of psychosis, and he had not rejected evaluation or care. The resident had functional and range of motion limitations of his upper and lower limbs, was dependent on staff to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and mobility functions in and out of bed, was always incontinent of bowel and bladder functions, and received high-risk anti-depressant medication during the look-back period. The Order Summary Report documented resident #5 had active physician's medication orders that included Remeron 15 milligrams at bedtime for depression. On 3/27/24 at approximately 2:00 PM, resident #5 was in his room lying in bed and stated, I don't want to talk. Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan included focuses for malnutrition, psychosocial well-being risks, limited physical mobility, ADL self-care performance deficits, impaired cognitive function/dementia and thought processes, memory loss, dependence on staff for meeting emotional, intellectual, physical, and social needs related to cognitive deficits, immobility, and chronic disease processes, and communication deficits with interventions that included to ensure/provide a safe environment. The August 2023 Reportable Event Log noted an allegation of abuse concerning resident #5 occurred on 8/17/23 at 9:45 PM. On 3/27/24 at 3:15 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) B recalled an incident that occurred during the 3:00 PM to 11:0 PM shift on 8/17/23. She explained she had assisted CNA A to provide resident (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 2 Event ID: 105325 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 105325 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/28/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 125 Alma Blvd Merritt Island, FL 32953 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 #5 incontinence care. She said she was uncomfortable with the actions of CNA A towards the resident, and she reported it to the nurse. She said the same day, she provided a hand-written statement to the former Unit Manager. In an interview on 3/26/24 at 1:54 PM, the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) recalled on 8/17/23, he submitted online State Agency (SA) reports and contacted local law enforcement after he learned CNA B reported resident abuse allegations against CNA A. He explained the incident was investigated, the facility had substantiated the allegation, and CNA A was suspended immediately after the incident and subsequently her employment was terminated. The NHA could not recall if a licensing board complaint was submitted online or by telephone. At 3:54 PM, the NHA said he understood the facility's investigative responsibility included submission of a complaint to the state licensing board and he believed a letter was mailed however, he had not located any documentation for confirmation. On 3/27/24 at 11:15 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) said she recalled resident #5's incident in August 2023. She explained that she was not involved with the state board reporting nor aware of where the record or case number confirmation was located. She said the facility's investigation found CNA A's actions toward resident #5 were unacceptable and her employment had been terminated. Attempts to reach CNA A by telephone on 3/26/24 at 3:01 PM and 3/27/24 at 2:28 PM were unsuccessful. Review of a the state online Department of Health Administrative Actions record provided by the NHA noted one public complaint against CNA A had been previously reported on 8/19/14. On 3/28/24 at 9:05 AM, the facility provided a copy of an Online Complaint for CNA A with a case number confirmation that was submitted to the state licensing board by the NHA on 3/27/24. On 3/28/24 at 1:40 PM, the NHA said the state licensing board was investigating the complaint and requested additional information from the facility. On 3/27/24 at approximately 11:15 AM, the DON conveyed it was important to protect vulnerable residents and report suspected staff abuse to the licensing board for investigation. Review of the facility's standards and guidelines titled Abuse Policy Document ID# 42023686 dated 10/18/22 read, . if licensed staff member is found at fault - must be reported to the applicable licensing board. Complaints about a nursing assistant must be reported to the State Specific Agency for Nursing Assistants. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105325 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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 March 28, 2024 survey of SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on March 28, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on March 28, 2024?

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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