F 0569
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
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 interviews, the facility failed to convey personal funds deposited with the facility within 30
days of discharge with a final accounting of the funds to the resident for one (Resident #2) of one resident
reviewed for personal funds of thirteen sampled residents.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
A review of Resident #2's clinical chart, the face sheet, documented an admission to the facility on [DATE],
and subsequent discharge of 04/27/2024.
During a phone interview conducted with (Resident #2's family member), she stated Resident #2 had a
balance of $11.00 in his personal trust account that was not returned to him.
On 07/22/2024, a review of the facility grievance log reflected one grievance on file for the reviewed period
of 08/01/2023 through the date of survey, 07/22/2024, for Resident #2. A review of the grievance form,
dated 05/01, reflected no documentation of the person making the complaint and relationship to resident,
the area was blank. The grievance: Money was taken and clothes returned. Person investigating grievance:
Social Services. Grievance follow-up: This writer followed up with the sister of (Resident #2) to discuss ways
to return missing money and clothes. The form was signed by the Social Services Director (SSD). The form
was blank in the area designated for notification of representative, name/date. The form was blank in the
area to indicate if the grievance had been resolved.
On 07/23/2024 at 10:10 a.m., the interview continued with the SSD regarding Resident #2:
Reviewing the 05/01/2024 grievance. Money was taken, and clothes returned.
When asked about the dollar amount of the money, the SSD confirmed she did not have documentation of
the amount of money. The SSD stated the concern on 05/01/2024 came from (Resident #2's family
member). She came in the office, and she said my brother is missing money. I do not recall the amount she
said. We went to laundry. The SSD stated the money was replaced; the Business Office Manager (BOM)
would have what we replaced.
On 07/23/2024 at 10:25 a.m., an interview was conducted with the BOM regarding Resident #2.
She presented a receipt, dated 04/24/2024, for $15.00. for the patient trust for Resident #2. The BOM said,
We were going to deposit this into the patient trust. We never deposited the money. The resident discharged
(04/27/2024). And the money is in the safe. They never came to pick it up. The BOM
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center
125 Tomoka Blvd S
Lake Placid, FL 33852
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0569
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
said, I did not issue a check, because the money was not put in the patient trust, but in the safe. The BOM
was observed to review the receipt, and then state, it looks like one of the staff gave him $4 from the
$15.00, and so it would be $11.00. The BOM confirmed the $4 dollar amount was not signed by either the
resident or the staff member, but, written on the receipt, $4 4/26. The BOM stated she did not know who
had written that, it should not be like that.
Residents Affected - Few
On 07/23/2024 at approximately 11:00 a.m., the NHA stated she would initiate training on the missing items
and grievances. She also stated a check would be issued to Resident #2.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center
125 Tomoka Blvd S
Lake Placid, FL 33852
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F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must
establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a functioning grievance process for
three (Resident #1, #2, and #9) of three residents sampled for grievance process.
Findings included:
On 07/22/2024 the facility was requested to provide the grievance log for 08/01/2023 through the date of
survey, 07/22/2024.
1.On 07/22/2024, the facility provided the grievance log which reflected two grievances listed for Resident
#1 during the reviewed period. One dated 11/15/2023 regarding hydration preference and one dated
11/15/2023 regarding room cleanliness. Both grievances were documented to have been resolved.
On 07/22/2024 at 3:06 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Social Service Director (SSD). When
asked if she had received any grievance regarding missing clothing for Resident #1, she provided a post
note for review. The SSD said she had been told a concern by Resident #1's family member regarding
missing clothes and she had written it down on the post note about a week ago.
A review of the post-note reflected no name the note referred to, no date the concern was received: Missing
Clothes items (8), name, black jean, blue jean, polo's. (Photographic evidence obtained).
The SSD said, she puts the information on a missing items list. When asked how long she had to respond
to the missing item concern, she stated she did not have the answer for that, but grievances were within 3
days. During the interview, the missing items list was requested for Resident #1, #2, and #9.
On 07/23/2024 at 9:26 a.m. an interview was conducted with the SSD and the Social Services Assistant
(SSA). A review of the 07/2024 Missing Item Tracker sheet, documented an entry, dated 07/10/2024 for
Resident #1. The item description was black, blue, greens [NAME] shirts, shorts, 3 PJ's. the resolution
documented with no date assigned was offered $100.00 given to family.
During the interview, the SSD stated the 07/10/2024 entry was the only entry she had. It came from the
(family member). When the SSD was asked if the clothing listed on the post-note was the same missing
items, she stated, Well, she told us some stuff yesterday. When asked, what did she tell you yesterday? The
SSD said, 2-Shirts, 4-shorts, 3-pajama pants and a 1-jacket. These items were new yesterday. When asked
what the items were missing on 07/10/2024, the SSD said, black jeans, 2 pairs; 2 pairs of blue jeans, and
the rest were [NAME]. She did not give colors. She said he had his name in them. The SSD said, for the
07/10/2024 missing items, I looked in the missing item closet that has clothes in it. I also offered it to her to
look through it, but she said she did not find it. We offer the money verbally. When asked when was the
$100.00 offered, the SSD said, Yesterday, when she reported the other missing items. When asked if there
was any documentation of the providing the money, the SSD provided progress note, dated 07/22/2024,
15:59, This writer spoke with the (family member) of (Resident #1) in regard to missing items. She informed
this writer the amount of the items and this will be forward to the administrator.
No documentation of the money being provided to the family member was presented for review.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105455
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center
125 Tomoka Blvd S
Lake Placid, FL 33852
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 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
2.During a phone interview conducted with (Resident #2's family member), she stated Resident #2 had a
balance of $11.00 in his personal trust account that was not returned to him. She stated during Resident
#2's stay at the facility, his wallet had gone missing with $26.00 in it. The wallet was located, but the money
was gone. She stated she had told the Nursing Home Administrator, the Social Service Assistant, and the
Social Service Director. The (family member) said, he (Resident #2) is missing 2 pair of cargo shorts, one
pair of long slacks, 3 shirts-button down shirts. Yes, she had filled out a grievance.
A review of Resident #2's clinical chart, the face sheet, documented an admission to the facility on [DATE],
and subsequent discharge of 04/27/2024.
On 07/22/2024, a review of the facility grievance log reflected one grievance on file for the reviewed period
of 08/01/2023 through the date of survey, 07/22/2024, for Resident #2. A review of the grievance form,
dated 05/01, reflected no documentation of the person making the complaint and relationship to resident,
the area was blank. The grievance: Money was taken and clothes returned. Person investigating grievance:
Social Services. Grievance follow-up: This writer followed up with the sister of (Resident #2) to discuss ways
to return missing money and clothes. The form was signed by the SSD. The form was blank in the area
designated for notification of representative, name/date. The form was blank in the area to indicate if the
grievance had been resolved.
On 07/23/2024 at 10:10 a.m., the interview continued with the SSD regarding Resident #2:
Reviewing the 05/01/2024 grievance. Money was taken, and clothes returned.
When asked about the dollar amount of the money, the SSD confirmed she did not have documentation of
the amount of money. The SSD stated the concern on 05/01/2024 came from (Resident #2's family
member). She came in the office, and she said my brother is missing money. I do not recall the amount she
said. We went to laundry. The SSD stated the money was replaced; the Business Office Manager (BOM)
would have what we replaced.
On 07/23/2024 at 10:25 a.m., an interview was conducted with the BOM regarding Resident #2.
She presented a receipt, dated 04/24/2024, for $15.00. for the patient trust for Resident #2. The BOM said,
We were going to deposit this into the patient trust. We never deposited the money. The resident discharged
(04/27/2024). And the money is in the safe. They never came to pick it up. The BOM said, I did not issue a
check, because the money was not put in the patient trust, but in the safe. The BOM was observed to
review the receipt, and then state, it looks like one of the staff gave him 4$ from the 15.00, and so it would
be $11.00. The BOM confirmed the $4 dollar amount was not signed by either the resident or the staff
member, but, written on the receipt, $4 4/26. The BOM stated she did not know who had written that, it
should not be like that.
3.On 07/22/2024, a review of the facility grievance log reflected two grievances on file for the reviewed
period of 08/01/2023 through the date of survey, 07/22/2024, for Resident #9.
A review of a grievance form, dated 06/18/2024, submitted by Resident #9, documented a grievance: AM
meal is always (sic) last & cold. The form documented (Certified Dietary Manager) investigated the
concern. The grievance official follow-up: I spoke with the resident. She is receiving her tray at the same
time as her roommate. No other complaints. Date resolved 06/20/2024.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105455
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center
125 Tomoka Blvd S
Lake Placid, FL 33852
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 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During the interview conducted on 07/23/2024 at approximately 10:10 a.m. with the SSD, she confirmed
she could not see the resolution for the cold food portion of the complaint.
A review of a grievance form, dated 06/25/2024, submitted by Resident #9, documented a grievance: Call
lights being broken, and staff are taking a while to answer the bell.
Residents Affected - Some
The form had no staff member identified as to who investigated the grievance, it was blank in the
designated area for this information. The grievance official follow-up: Call lights are being fixed; residents
are given bells to help notify staff. CNA (certified nursing assistant) & nurses educated on customer
service. The form was signed by the SSD.
During the interview conducted on 07/23/2024 at approximately 10:10 a.m. The SSD stated customer
service training had been conducted for the call bell light issue a she provided a Customer service
in-service, sheet dated 06/24/2024, signed by twelve staff members, the positions on the form were not
documented.
An interview was conducted on 07/23/2024 at 11:54 p.m. with Resident #9. Resident #9 was observed
dressed in seasonally appropriate clothing. She was asked about her grievances.
She reported the call bell light situation had gotten better. She reported the breakfast meal was still cold; no
one had followed up with her on her grievance about this.
During the interview conducted on 07/23/2024 at approximately 10:10 a.m., with the SSD, she stated she
attended the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings every month. She stated
she did not take the grievances as a whole but broke them down into areas of concern. When asked if she
takes the missing items list, she stated, no, I will write down the issues on my sheet. When asked if she
talked about missing items each QAPI meeting, she stated no.
On 07/23/2024 at approximately 11:00 a.m., the NHA stated she would initiate training on the missing items
and grievances. She also stated a check would be issued to Resident #2.
A review of the facility policy, Resident and Family Grievances, copy right 2021, the Compliance Store, LLC,
documented the policy: It is the policy of this facility to support each resident's and family member's right to
voice grievances without discrimination, reprisal or fear of discrimination or reprisal.
The Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines included: .4. A resident or family member may voice
grievances with respect to care and treatment which has been furnished as well as that which has not been
furnished, the behavior of staff and other residents, and other concerns regarding their LTC (Long Term
Care) facility stay. 10. Procedure: . e. The Grievance Official, or designee, will keep the resident
appropriately apprised of progress towards resolution of the grievances. g. In accordance with the resident's
right to obtain a written decision regarding his or her grievance, the Grievance Official will issue a written
decision on the grievance to the resident or representative at the conclusion of the investigation. The written
decision will include at a minimum:
i.
The date the grievance was received.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105455
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center
125 Tomoka Blvd S
Lake Placid, FL 33852
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 0585
ii.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The steps taken to investigate the grievance.
iii.
Residents Affected - Some
A summary of the pertinent findings or conclusions regarding the resident's concern(s).
iv.
A statement as to whether the grievance was confirmed or not confirmed.
v.
Any corrective action taken or to be taken by the facility as a result of the grievance.
vi.
The date the written decision was issued.
. 12. The facility will make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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