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Inspection visit

Inspection

SOLARIS HEALTHCARE FOREST LAKECMS #1053532 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0561 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide showers as per the resident's preference, and as scheduled for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for choices of a total sample of 57 residents, (#133). Findings: Resident #133 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Diabetes type II, generalized muscle weakness, unsteadiness on feet, and acquired absence of right toe(s). The resident's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment with Assessment Reference Date of 9/30/21 revealed the resident's cognition was moderately impaired, with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12/15. A question on the assessment, How important is it to you to choose between a tub bath, shower, bed bath , or sponge bath, was answered as very important. Resident #133 required extensive assistance with one person physical assist for dressing, and personal hygiene, and had total dependence on staff for bathing. On 10/18/21 at 1:02 PM, and 10/20/21 at 10:24 AM, resident #133 stated he had not received a shower since his admission to the facility. He explained he had bed baths, but wanted to have showers. On 10/20/21 at 12:15 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated showers were scheduled at least twice weekly, and bathing was based on the resident's preference. She said showers/baths were documented in the resident's electronic record. The DON noted if the resident refused his/her showers/bath it would be documented in the electronic record in Point of Care Response History. Review of the Tasks and the Certified Nursing Assistant's (CNA) [NAME] revealed the resident preferred showers, and his preferred days were Wednesday and Saturday. Review of the Point of Care Response History form from 9/24/21 to present revealed the resident received a shower on 9/29/21 and on 10/06/21. There was no documentation to indicate the resident received/refused his showers on his scheduled shower days on 10/02/21, 10/09/21, 10/13/21 and 10/16/21. A review of the Point of Care Response History regarding showers for resident #133 was conducted with the DON. She acknowledged the findings, and verbalized there was no documentation to indicate showers were given on the resident's scheduled shower days. The DON stated the expectation was that showers be given on the resident's scheduled shower days, unless refused by the resident. She explained the Point of Care Response History had a category to document refusal, and no refusals were (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 4 Event ID: 105353 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 105353 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/22/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake 3355 E Semoran Blvd Apopka, FL 32703 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 0561 documented. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 10/20/21 at 1:44 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) C stated showers were scheduled and given per the resident's preference. RN C said if a resident refused his/her showers, the CNA would report to the resident's nurse and the refusal would be documented. RN C stated there were no reports of refusals of showers by resident #133. Residents Affected - Few On 10/20/21 at 2:27 PM, CNA B said there was a list of resident to be showered each day. She said if the resident refused his/her showers, it would documented by the CNA, and the resident's nurse. CNA B did not provide an answer as to why the resident did not receive showers as per his preference. A care plan for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) self-care performance deficit, created on 9/24/21 included, Showers-Extensive Assist x 1. The policy Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), last reviewed on 5/13/21 read, Residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good .grooming and personal and oral care. The policy Resident Rights with effective date 8/15/2017 read, .Our residents have the right to make choices about how they want to live their lives and receive care .Make choices about aspects of his or her life in the facility that are significant to the resident. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105353 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 105353 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/22/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake 3355 E Semoran Blvd Apopka, FL 32703 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 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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 provide activities of daily living (ADL) care related to nail care for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for ADL's, (#143). Residents Affected - Few Findings: Resident #143 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, glaucoma and muscle weakness. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident #143 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 indicating his cognition was intact. He had severely impaired vision, required extensive assistance of 1 staff person for eating and personal hygiene, and was totally dependent on 2 staff person for bathing. His care plan for ADL self-care performance deficit initiated on 09/30/21 revealed staff should check nail length and trim and clean on bath day and as necessary and to report any changes to the nurse. His care plan for potential/actual impairment to skin integrity initiated on 09/30/21, and revised on 10/17/21 noted resident should avoid scratching his skin and keep finger nails short. Review of the Point of Care tasks response history form from 09/30/21 to 10/20/21 revealed resident #143 received a shower on 10/13/21. He was provided bed bath daily from 09/30/21 to 10/19/21. On 10/19/21 at 10:52 AM, resident #143 was alert and in bed. His finger nails to both hands were 1/2 centimeters (cm) long, jagged, and had dark brown debris in nailbeds. He stated he preferred to have his nails trimmed and cleaned as he sometimes used his hands during meals. He also stated that no one had asked him if he wanted his finger nails trimmed and cleaned. On 10/20/21 at 1:58 PM, resident #143 was seated in his wheelchair. His finger nails remained long with dark debris under nailbeds. On 10/20/21 at 2:14 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) A stated she had been assigned to the resident's care since he was on the other unit before he was transferred to the current unit. She said he was totally dependent for most of his ADL care as he had vision problems. She added he never refused care and he was given complete bath last Thursday, 10/14/21. She explained when providing bed bath, CNAs were supposed to check the resident from top to bottom, shave facial hair or beard if needed and check finger nails if they needed to be cleaned and trimmed. At 2:25 PM, she acknowledged resident #143's finger nails needed to be cleaned and trimmed. She explained she had 11 assigned residents during her shift and did not have time to clean his nails. She said the residents assigned to her were not confused but they demanded too much. On 10/22/21 at 10:12 AM, the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) stated that during showers, CNAs were expected to wash the resident's hair, shave facial hair/beard, clean and/or trim nails if needed. If residents refuse, the assigned nurse needed to be notified of the refusal. She also stated that sometimes, the activity staff helped in providing nail care for the residents. On 10/22/21 at 10:20 AM, the Activity Director said for dependent residents, the activity staff provided multisensory stimulation which included massaging hands. He said if the resident preferred to (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105353 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 105353 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/22/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake 3355 E Semoran Blvd Apopka, FL 32703 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 0677 have a manicure, it would be provided as part of the activity. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of activity task form dated 09/30/21 to 10/21/21 indicated resident #143 did not receive any manicure as part of the activities provided to him. Residents Affected - Few The ADL care of fingernails/toenails guideline dated 05/13/21 revealed that under general guidelines, nail care includes daily cleaning of the finger nails and regular trimming of finger nails and toenails. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105353 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0561GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F561 - Self-determination

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 22, 2021 survey of SOLARIS HEALTHCARE FOREST LAKE?

This was a inspection survey of SOLARIS HEALTHCARE FOREST LAKE on October 22, 2021. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SOLARIS HEALTHCARE FOREST LAKE on October 22, 2021?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support o..."

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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