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Inspection visit

Health inspection

PINELLAS PARK FL OPCO, LLCCMS #1054222 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure all drugs used in the facility were labeled in accordance with clinical professional standards, on two of two floors and two of six medication carts. Findings included: On [DATE] at 12:07 P.M., during observation and interview with Staff A, Registered Nurse (RN), Staff A, RN opened the top drawer of a medication cart. During an inspection of the medication cart, labeling of two translucent brown medication bottles containing eye drops had labels affixed with the following information: Notice to discard after forty-two days, with space to write the medication expiration date after the medication is first used and a yellow label with space to write the medication open date, expiration date, and staff initials. No information was written on the label. The inspection also revealed an insulin injector pen with a label to document the date opened of the medication, instructions to discard after 28 days, and an orange label with instructions, do not use after with space to write the date. The medication did not have dates documented. During an interview, Staff A, RN, said she did not know the expiration dates for the eye drops and insulin and the labels should have been dated. (Photographic Evidence Obtained) On [DATE] at 12:20 P.M. during an observation of a 2nd floor medication storage cart and interview with Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) , there was one insulin injector pen labeled [DATE] as the open date and discard date was not listed. Staff B, LPN said the insulin pen should be discarded 28 days after the first use. She immediately removed the insulin injector pen from the medication cart. During an interview on [DATE] at 12:40 P.M, the Director of Nursing (DON) said when medications are first used, the facility expects staff to write the medication expiration dates on the labels. Review of the facility's policy titled Medication Administration, implemented on [DATE], showed: Policy: Medications are administered by licensed nurses, . and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination or infection. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: . 12. Identify the expiration date. If expired, notify the nurse manager. 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: 105422 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 105422 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/24/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC 8701 49th St N Pinellas Park, FL 33782 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 - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observations, interviews, and policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure kitchen equipment and surfaces were maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, hand washing sink was accessible with the supplies needed, and the overhead lighting was adequate in one of one kitchen. Findings included: On 4/21/25 between 9:40 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., a tour of the facility kitchen was conducted with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and the Dietary Supervisor. The following were observed during the kitchen tour: - The handwashing sink located in the food preparation area was on the floor. There were three holes penetrating the wall, surrounded by wrinkled paper-like outer wall material and exposed dry, chalklike material. An uncapped white plastic accordion style drainpipe extended from the wall. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) said the handwashing sink fell off the wall and has been out of service for approximately two weeks. The CDM said the sink in the dishwashing area was available for staff. The sink in the dishwashing area was blocked by a dish rack cart, the paper towel dispenser was empty, and a trash can was not beside the sink. Pieces of food partially blocked the flow of water in the sink. - The commercial ice maker had dry white, tan, and black mineral like material around the perimeter of the ice storage bin and on three sides of the exterior surface. Mineral-like material was on the floor below the ice machine. The CDM said the ice machine vendor routinely cleans the ice machine. - The kitchen lighting was inadequate and there were five separate florescent ceiling lights not luminating. The CDM was unsure how long the lights had not been working. - The floor drain in the dessert preparation had brown/grey standing liquid approximately 1 inch below the floor. The grate cover of the drain was on the floor approximately 8 inches from the drain. - The industrial can opener located in the dessert preparation area was rusted with black substance around the tip of the blade. The CDM said a replacement opener was requested. - In the walk-in refrigerator and freezer, there was a used glove laying on the top shelf of a plastic cart, prepackaged food containers and trash lying on the floor, an open beverage can, and a carton of chocolate milk. The floors were covered with a thick layer of black, grey, and brown substance. The CDM said the kitchen cleaning checklist included cleaning the refrigerator and freezer. - The bottom shelves of the metal food preparation tables throughout the kitchen had brown rust appearing spots and a large crumbs and dry substances. - A red sanitizing bucket on the shelf below the steam table, with approximately ½ inch of cloudy liquid in a blue and white patterned cleaning cloth. Wet, cream-colored crumbs and a cooked noodle was on top of the cleaning cloth. The observation was completed after breakfast was served. The CDM said the solution in the cleaning buckets are changed every two hours and said the bucket was last changed during the previous shift. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105422 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 105422 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/24/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC 8701 49th St N Pinellas Park, FL 33782 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 - Many - The kitchen floor perimeters and under equipment had debris and dirt build up. The floor appeared sticky and rough and the grout between the tiles discolored. (Photographic Evidence Obtained) During an interview on 4/23/25 at 9:11 a.m., Staff D, Dietary Aide (DA), said every morning there are dishes from the previous evening and the food carts are disgusting and must be wiped down. Staff D, DA said she tried to keep everything clean but can only do so much. The handwashing sink has been broken for a few weeks. The walk-in refrigerator and freezer are cleaned weekly. Staff D, DA said there is not a schedule to deep clean the kitchen. The can opener is typically cleaned by the night cook. Staff D, DA cleans the can opener when it is noticed to be dirty. During an interview on 4/23/25 at 9:15 a.m., Staff E, DA, said each morning there are dirty dishes in the dish area, and it does not look like the night shift cleans. The facility does not have a routine to clean the entire kitchen. The hand washing sink has been broken for a few weeks. Staff E, DA said the walk-in refrigerator and freezers are cleaned weekly. During an interview on 4/23/25 at 10:13 a.m., the Dietary Supervisor said a cleaning schedule is posted in the kitchen and should be completed by the end of each shift. There has been concerns with the night shift not cleaning and this morning there were dirty dishes. The Dietary Supervisor said she checks to see what was cleaned the night before and before the day shift goes home she verifies everything was cleaned. The kitchen was deep cleaned in March 2025. Cleaning the can opener is assigned to the cook, the dietary aid assigned to desserts. The ice machine gets wiped down and is typically cleaned when it is serviced. The hand washing sink fell and it has not been up for about two weeks. There are a few lights that still need to be fixed. She checks the dish machine with the aides every morning to ensure it is running properly. During an interview on 4/23/25 at 10:15 a.m., after the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) reviewed the photographic evidence of the kitchen taken on 4/21/25, the NHA said she was aware the sink was fixed, fell from the wall, and it was being worked on. She expected the kitchen to be cleaned. Review of the facility's Employee Cleaning List revealed listed tasks to be completed by the morning and evening cooks and the morning and evening dietary aids. Some of the daily tasks listed include, wash can opener, wipe down prep tables, sweep and mop walk in cooler floor, sweep freezer floor, wipe down ice machine, and polish. From 4/1/25 to 4/22/25, all daily tasks were documented as completed. Review of the facility's Dietary Aide Job Description, last updated on 9/4/20, showed under Job Summary, a dietary aide will keep food preparation areas sanitized and orderly. Review of the facility's Dietary [NAME] Job Description, undated, revealed under Additional Tasks, Ensures the department, necessary equipment and supplies are cleaned and maintained in a safe manner. Review of the facility's Certified Dietary Manager Job Description, undated, showed under Job Summary, . Dietary Department is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105422 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential 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 April 24, 2025 survey of PINELLAS PARK FL OPCO, LLC?

This was a inspection survey of PINELLAS PARK FL OPCO, LLC on April 24, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PINELLAS PARK FL OPCO, LLC on April 24, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional princip..."

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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