F 0552
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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 inform the resident's Health Care Surrogate (HCS) of
medication changes, prior to implementing the changes for one resident (#1) of three residents sampled for
notification of changes.Findings included: During a telephone interview on 02/19/2026 at 10:11 AM,
Resident #1's HCS, explained the facility had not facilitated prior communication of medication changes
before carrying out the changes. Resident #1's HCS stated the resident had begun taking Haldol and
Depakote after presenting with behaviors at the facility. Resident #1's HCS expressed being upset the
medication changes were not communicated prior to implementation. During an interview on 02/19/2026 at
02:20 PM, Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated Resident #1 was challenging and hard to work
with at times. Staff A stated Resident #1 would curse and get loud with staff. Staff A stated for residents to
get on psych medication, the unit manager was supposed to notify the family. Staff A stated there was no
reason a resident's HCS would not be notified, prior to a resident being placed on psychotropic medication.
Staff A stated Resident #1s HCS refused psychotropic medication for the resident.During an interview on
02/19/2026 at 02:41 PM, Staff B, LPN, Unit Manager (UM), stated to start a resident on psychotropic
medication, a call would have been placed to the resident's HCS prior to administering the medication to
the resident. Staff B stated the HCS would have been made aware of the medication's risk. Staff B stated
there was a psychotropic medication form, that would have been signed prior to implementing medication
changes. Staff B stated consent would have been obtained through a phone call and documented on a
consent form. Staff B stated a medication order would have been placed in the resident's medical record by
a nurse, after receiving a script from a provider. Staff B stated a consent form would have been uploaded to
the medical record, along with a progress note. Staff B stated on 04/11/2025, Resident #1 was ordered
Haldol. Staff B stated Haldol was administered on 04/26/2025. Staff B stated Depakote had been reduced
on 04/13/2026 and received prior, by the resident from 03/2025.During an interview on 02/19/2026 at 03:17
PM, Staff B, LPN, UM, provided a signed psychotropic consent form dated 04/28/2025, for Depakote. Staff
B stated he had not seen a psychotropic consent form for Depakote signed prior to 04/28/2025. Staff B
stated the psychotropic consent form for Resident #1 should have been signed prior to Resident #1
receiving Depakote and Haldol.Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed the resident was admitted
to the facility on [DATE].Review of Resident #1's medical diagnosis included:Other specified mood
disordersUnspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbanceMajor depressive
disorder, recurrent, moderateOther specified anxiety disordersReview of Resident #1's orders
revealed:Haldol Injection Solution 5 MG/ML [milligram per milliliter] (Haloperidol Lactate) Inject 1 dose
intramuscularly every 24 hours as needed for agitation, ordered 04/11/2025 discontinued
05/07/2025Divalproex Sodium Oral Capsule Delayed Release Sprinkle 125 MG [milligram](Divalproex
Sodium) Give 1 Capsule by mouth three times a day for Mood Disorder Pharmacy 3/31/2025 17:00
Discontinued 4/13/2025Depakote ER Oral
Residents Affected - Few
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
Page 1 of 3
Event ID:
105455
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
105455
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/19/2026
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 0552
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 250 MG (Divalproex Sodium) Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for
Mood Disorder Pharmacy 4/13/2025 17:00 Discontinued 4/28/2025Divalproex Sodium ER Oral Tablet
Extended Release 24 Hour 500 MG (Divalproex Sodium) Give 500 mg by mouth two times a day for Mood
Disorder Pharmacy 4/28/2025 17:00 Discontinued 5/06/2025Review of Resident #1's Medical
Administration Record (MAR) revealed Resident #1 received:Haldol Injection solution 5 MG/ML, on
04/26/2025Divalproex Sodium oral capsule delayed release sprinkle 125 MG, three times a day from
04/01/2025 through 04/12/2025 and two times on 04/13/2025Depakote ER oral tablet extended release 24
Hour 250 MG, one time on 04/13/2025 and 04/28/2025 and two times a day from 04/14/2025 through
04/27/2025.Depakote ER oral tablet extended release 24 Hour 500 MG, one time on 04/28/2025 and two
times a day on 04/29/2025 and 04/30/2025.Review of Resident #1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), section C,
dated 12/04/2025, revealed the resident had a Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS), of 03, which indicated
severe cognitive impairment.Review of Resident #1's progress notes showed a note dated 04/26/2026,
which revealed: Resident #1 had approached staff and stated having had a disagreement with a roommate
and if the dispute continued, Resident #1 was going to practice self defense. The note revealed Resident #1
was not redirectable and attempted to argue with a roommate while staff was in the room. The note
revealed Haldol was given to the resident for severe agitation due to unredirectable nature.A late entry
progress note dated 04/28/2025, revealed: behavioral health provider in to asses patient related to
behaviors. Education provided to Resident #1's family member. Resident #1's family member gives consent
for medication.A progress note dated 05/06/2025, revealed: on 5/6/2025 facility staff spoke with Resident
#1's family member on the phone, about concerns of psychotropic medication use. The note showed the
family member changed decisions about new medication. The note revealed education was provided and
wasn't receptive at the time. The note showed the psych provider was notified and new orders were
received to discontinue medication.Review of Resident #1's medical documents revealed a Psychotropic
Medication Administration Disclosure form, in which consent was given on 04/28/2025, by phone through
verbal consent from Resident #1's HCS.Review of Resident #1's care plan revealed a focus of Resident #1
having potential for adverse effects related to use of psychotropic medication use: -antidepressant to
manage depression -anti-anxiety to manage anxiety, initiated on 04/29/2025. The goal was for Resident #1
to have a reduced risk of adverse reactions related to medication use through next review date, initiated on
04/29/2025. The interventions included: administer medications as ordered by the physician. Observe side
effects and effectiveness, initiated 04/29/2025. Another intervention was to consult with pharmacy &
Medical Doctor (MD), for gradual dose reduction when clinically appropriate, initiated 04/29/2025. Another
intervention was to observe for adverse reactions to medication and report to MD as needed, dated
04/29/2025.During an interview on 02/19/2026 at 04:45 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON), stated psych
saw residents, performed evaluations, wrote orders, and then called families of residents to provide
education about the risk benefit of psychotropic medications. The DON stated family members of residents
planned to take psychotropic medication, would have been contacted prior to administering the medication
as somebody's got to give consent. The DON stated, unless there was an emergent situation like a
psychotic breakdown, there would have been no reason not to notify the family of a psychotropic
medication change. The DON stated Resident #1 was on divalproex known as Depakote, for mood
disorders, from 03/31/2025 until 04/13/2025. The DON stated Resident #1received Haldol once on
04/26/2025. The DON stated Depakote was received on 04/28/2025. The DON stated consent should have
been obtained for Haldol and Depakote prior to administering the medication. The DON stated Resident
#1's HCS first contact would have been the nurse practitioner. The DON stated, typically, staff would have
documented on Resident #1's medical record that the provider
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105455
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
105455
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/19/2026
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 0552
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
notified the family. The DON stated not having seen in the resident's medical record that the provider spoke
with the family on 03/31/2026. The DON was unable to confirm consent for Haldol and Depakote was
obtained prior to administering the medication.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105455
If continuation sheet
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