F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review, the facility failed to identify and assess a change in condition in a timely
manner for one resident (#1) of three residents sampled.Findings Included: Review of Resident #1's
admission record revealed an initial admission date of 07/01/2019 and a discharge date of 07/28/2025.
Resident #1 was admitted to the facility with diagnosis to include multiple sclerosis (07/01/2019), adult
failure to thrive (07/01/2019), personal history of urinary (tract) infections (07/01/2019), cystic disease of
liver (11/10/2021), dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase (01/17/2024), and abnormal weight loss (12/06/2023).
The review showed resident #1 had a responsible Party (RP) who was also the POA (Power of Attorney)
and Emergency contact #1. Review of Resident #1's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE]
revealed in Section C - Cognitive Patterns, a brief interview mental status (BIMS) score of 07 out of 15
meaning, severe cognitive impairment. Review of Section GG - Functional Capabilities revealed for toileting
hygiene Resident #1 required substantial/maximal assistance, where helper does more than half the effort.
Helper lifts or holds trunk or limbs and provides more than half the effort. Review of Section H. Bladder and
Bowel revealed Resident #1 was always incontinent for bladder and bowel. Review of Resident #1's
assessments - eINTERACT Transfer Form dated 07/28/2025 at 3:30 p.m. revealed Resident #1 was sent to
the hospital. Reason for Transfer: Altered Mental Status. Mental and Mobility Status: Alert, oriented, follows
instructions, not ambulatory. During an interview on 09/24/2025 at 10:51 a.m., Staff A, Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) stated she started noticing Resident #1 not eating as much on Saturday (07/26/2025). She
stated Resident #1 always liked to eat yogurt and cereal for breakfast but that Saturday she could barely
get her to eat the yogurt. Staff A stated she had to convince Resident #1 to try to take a few bites of a
peanut butter and jelly sandwich during lunch meal. Staff A said, I worked with Resident #1 next on Monday
(07/28/2025). This day she was assigned to me for her bath. Resident #1 normally complains on her
shower days. But this day she was not herself, she let me wash her hair and give her a complete bath with
no complaints. Staff A stated, That was not like [Resident #1]. She was not herself that day. I know Resident
#1, and she was not her normal self. I went and told the nurse in the morning that Resident #1 was not
herself and she told me I know, I know. Staff A stated the nurse did not go check on Resident #1 when
notified, and she continued passing her medications. Staff A stated normally Resident #1 was always very
wet and needed to be changed often but on Monday (07/28/2025) the resident was dry each time she
checked her. Staff A said, I worked until 3 p.m. that day and when I did my walking rounds with the
oncoming CNA, I told her Resident #1 had been dry all day. Later that night I spoke with the CNA who told
me Resident #1 was sent to the hospital. Review of Resident #1's physician orders active as of 07/28/2025
revealed:On 07/28/2025 - Send to emergency room (ER) for eval and treat. No directions specified for
order.On 07/28/2025 - Urinalysis and Culture & Sensitivity (UA C&S), Complete Blood Count (CBC),
comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed there were
Residents Affected - Few
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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.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105455
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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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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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
no documented assessments following a reported change in condition. There were no vitals recorded nor
monitoring of temperature, blood pressure, oxygen, or respirations obtained when Staff A, CNA noticed the
change on 07/26/2025 through 07/28/2025. Review of a progress note for Resident #1 dated 07/28/2025 at
6:40 p.m., Writer called (hospital) to check status on Resident #1, and ER nurse stated resident would be
admitted for septic and dehydration. Review of a nursing progress note for Resident #1 dated 07/28/2025
at12:20 p.m. showed, Spoke with [Resident #1], resident seems more tired than normal, woke and
responded appropriately if a little drowsy, resident stated she was not in pain, denied burning during
urination, updated family member and who is requesting we call the physician and get urinalysis to check
for UTI, notified physician and received orders for UA C&S and CBC, CMP. During an interview on
09/23/2025 at 2:31 p.m., Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated she was assigned to Resident #1
on the day she went out to the hospital. Staff B stated, I saw her that morning during medication pass. The
only thing she complained about to me was she was really tired. I thought it was because her roommate
liked to yell out at night and thought that maybe she didn't get very good sleep the night before. Towards the
end of my shift the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) came and got me and the unit manager to check on
Resident #1. I went in her room and Resident #1 was not responsive. She was septic. She was still
breathing but was hot to the touch. I did not do any type of vitals or assessment. I could just tell she was not
okay. Staff B stated when a resident leaves for the hospital, I complete a nurse's note, call the physician to
get an order, complete the transfer from, notify the family, call the hospital and give report. Staff B asked,
Did I not put a note in for Resident #1? Staff B stated a change of condition form is completed when a
resident passes or when they go out to the hospital for an unknown injury, or for something that was not
seen. Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed there was no documentation of Staff B, LPN
assessing Resident #1 when the resident complained of being tired earlier that morning, nor when Staff A,
CNA reported the resident was not herself. During an interview on 09/24/2025 at 12:34 p.m., Staff D,
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Unit Manager (UM), stated Resident #1 was normally sitting up in bed
watching her tablet or on the phone with her family. She was normally alert and oriented. She did have
some weight loss and if she had to guess her weight she would say she was probably around 80 pounds.
The dietician and restoratives are responsible for obtaining and monitoring weights for residents. On
Monday (07/28/2025) Resident #1's family member called and said they thought Resident #1 was not doing
well. Staff D said, I'm not sure of the time I got the call, but it was sometime in the morning. I went to
Resident #1's room and spoke with her. She has a history of UTI's. I asked if she was having any pain while
urinating, and if she slept well. She denied any issues with urinating. She was weak and tired. No, I did not
do an assessment or check her vitals. I only went and checked on the resident because the family member
called, and I wanted to make sure her Tablet and phone were charged. I called the family member back,
and they wanted the provider to order a UA. I called the provider and got an order for a UA and labs. I put in
the order and told the nurse. Later that day the nurse came and asked if I would help with obtaining the UA
and labs. When we went in the room Resident #1 was very warm when I touched her. Staff D continued, I
told the nurse, Oh my, she has had a change in condition, we need to send her out. Staff D stated calling
the provider and got an order to send Resident #1 out to the hospital. At the time of transfer Resident#1
was responding but was slow to respond. She was sent out after lunch but before dinner, around 3:30 p.m.
Staff D stated the nurses on the floor were responsible for assessing residents. When a resident goes out
to the hospital the nurse does an assessment, calls the provider and calls either 911 or medical
transportation. Staff D stated they complete an eINTERACT transfer form and prints off the resident's
medication
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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
09/25/2025
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
list, labs and their code status. Staff D stated the nurses document the event in a progress note in the
resident's chart. During an interview on 09/24/2025 at 12:44 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated
Resident #1's family member called the facility and reported they felt she was not doing well. Staff D, UM
went to check on her and made sure she had her phone. The DON stated Resident #1 told Staff D she
didn't feel good and that she didn't sleep well last night. The DON stated they called the provider and got an
order to do a UA, but the staff did not have any luck getting a UA from Resident #1. The DON stated , I
believe they tried doing a straight Cath and that was not successful. She stated when staff went to check on
Resident #1 around 12 p.m., she was not at her baseline. Throughout the day they were following
interventions for her, and she rapidly declined. They sent her out to the hospital later in the day. The DON
said, I did not work that day. This is what I was told happened. The DON stated the nurse are responsible
for assessing residents. Doing an assessment or getting vitals for a resident going out to the hospital would
depend on the acuity of the situation. If someone falls, you will not need to do a blood pressure at that
moment. The DON said, I would think you would get basic vitals for any assessment. If they are just calling
about a change of condition, I would not want them to prioritize getting vitals, you get to know the signs and
symptoms, if you feel like someone is getting ready to code, call 911, don't worry about calling the
physician. The DON stated it comes down to nursing judgement and the nurse who is responsible for the
resident. There should be a progress note related to the change of condition or a change of condition form
should be completed. The DON stated they did not have one specific way of documenting a change of
condition for a resident going out to the hospital. The DON stated, You want to there to be a picture of what
happened with the resident. Review of a Nutrition Risk Screen dated 03/07/2025 revealed the most recent
weight 95 lbs. (pounds), obtained on 02/14/2025. The assessment showed - Mental status confused.
Resident is at increased nutritional risk related to chronic medical condition, psychotropic medications that
can affect weight, abnormal labs, therapeutic diet dx (diagnosis) HTN (hypertension), mechanically altered
diet dx dysphagia. Body mass index (BMI) continues low. Supplements have not shown to improve body
weight. Consumes less than 25-75% of most meals. Goal: Weight gain is desirable for this resident. Review
of Resident #1's record revealed there was no quarterly Nutrition Risk Screen documented for the months
of June/July 2025. The review further showed there was no evidence Resident #1's POA was notified of the
change in nutritional status. During an interview on 09/24/2025 at 2:00 p.m., the Registered Dietician (RD)
stated he started the last week of July 2025. He had not seen Resident #1 since she went out to the
hospital the same week he started. The RD stated if residents are found with any active weight loss, they
would be on weekly weights or daily weights and then would go to every 30 days if stable. The RD stated
with Resident #1's body mass index (BMI) being low, I would keep tabs on her a little longer and watch her
weights. If her last quarterly assessment was in March, she would have needed another one in June or
July.Review of Resident #1's Care Plan dated 07/02/2019 revealed a focus showing Resident #1 is at
increased nutritional risk related to chronic medical condition, psychotropic medications that can affect
weight, abnormal labs, therapeutic diet diagnosis of hypertension, and mechanically altered diet diagnosis
of dysphagia. Interventions included to monitor dietary habits, intakes and weight trend/ lab results to
assess for signs/symptoms of malnutrition/dehydration via reassessments per policy and to provide
nutritional recommendations as needed. A second focus in the same care plan revealed Resident #1 was at
risk for complications due to being incontinent of urine and bowel related to immobility, hemiplegia affecting
left side, multiple sclerosis, abnormal posture and adult failure to thrive. Interventions included to
encourage/assist with hydration throughout the day and while awake at night, observe for foul
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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
09/25/2025
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
smelling, cloudy urine, fever, bladder distention, change in urinary output, mental status and/or changes in
bowel pattern and report to nurse and physician as needed. A third focus revealed Resident #1 exhibits or
is at risk for respiratory complications related to diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodule. Interventions
included to encourage the resident to express feelings of fear and anxiety and provide verbal and nonverbal
support, monitor and report oxygen (O2) sat (saturation) levels via pulse oximetry as ordered and report
prn; observe for increased wheezing and or lower activity tolerance and report to physician as indicated,
observe respiratory rate, signs and symptoms of dyspnea, use of accessory muscles indicating respiratory
distress and report to physician as indicated. Review of the facility Job Description for Registered Nurse
revealed: Summary: Provide direct nursing care to the residents and provide clinical oversight of the
day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and/or certified nursing assistants and
or patient care assistants. Clinical oversight must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local
standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern facility.Essential duties and responsibilities:. Complete
accident/incident reports, as necessary. Complete and file required forms/charts upon residence admission,
transfer, and or discharge. Document and EHR in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the
care provided to the resident, as well as the residents response to the care following established facility
charting and documentation policies. Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with the
established procedures. Promptly respond to call lights and assist with other resident needs. Consults with
the resident's physician in providing the residents care, and treatment. make periodic rounds to confirm that
care and services are being properly administered by LPN's, CNA's to evaluate the residents physical and
emotional status. Notify the residents attending physician and are responsible party when the resident is
involved in an accident or incident or when there is a change in the residence condition. Review of the
facility job description for Charge Nurse (LPN), revealed: Summary:Provide direct nursing care to the
residents and provide oversight of the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants
and/or patient care assistants. Clinical oversight must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local
standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern facility.Essential duties and responsibilities:Ensure
nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this
facility.Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services and be certain that the
residents total regimen of care is maintained.Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as required.
Complete accident incident reports as necessary.Complete and file required forms charts upon residence
admission, transfer, and or discharge.Document and EHR and an informative and descriptive manner that
reflects the care provided to the resident as well as the residents response to the care following established
facility charting and documentation policies. Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with
established procedures.Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating
knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.Make periodic rounds to confirm that care and services
are being properly administered CNA's and PCA's and to evaluate the residents physical and emotional
status.Monitor seriously still residents, as necessary. Review of the facility policy dated 11/3/2020 with the
revision date of 11/16/2023 titled abuse, neglect and exploitation revealed: Policy: It is the policy of this
facility to provide protection for the health, welfare and rights of each resident by developing and
implementing written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation and
misappropriation of resident property. Definitions:. Neglect means failure of the facility, its employees, or
service providers to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm,
pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress.III. Prevention of
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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
09/25/2025
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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abuse, neglect and exploitationThe facility will implement policies and procedures to prevent and prohibit all
types of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation that achieves:. B. Identifying,
correcting and intervening in situations in which abuse, neglect, exploitation, and or misappropriation of
resident property is more likely to occur with the development of trained and qualified, registered, licensed,
and certified staff on each shift in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of the residents, and assure that
the staff assigned have knowledge of the individual residents care needs and behavioral symptoms;.D. The
identification, ongoing assessment, care planning for appropriate interventions, and monitoring of residents
with needs and behaviors which might lead to conflict or neglect;. IV. Identification of abuse, neglect and
exploitationA. The facility will have written procedures to assist staff in identifying the different types of
abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and the deprivation by an individual of goods and
services. Review of the facility policy dated 11/3/2023 with a revision date of 3/8/2023 titled Resident Rights
revealed: Policy: the facility will inform the resident both orally and in writing, in a language that the resident
understands, of his or her rights and all rules and regulations governing resident contact and
responsibilities during the stay in the facility. Policy explanation and compliance guidelines. 11. The facility
will ensure that all direct care and indirect care staff members, including contractors and volunteers, are
educated on the rights of residents and the responsibility of the facility to properly care for its residents.
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