F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to speak to 4 of 32 sampled residents in a
dignified manner, related to toileting and care, use of cell phones by staff during care, and staff speaking in
foreign language during care, Residents #21, #22, #41, and #109.
The findings included:
1. Review of the record revealed Resident #21 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and moved to her
current room on 07/19/22. Review of the current Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 04/30/23,
documented Resident #21 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14, on a 0 to 15 scale,
indicating the resident was cognitively intact. This MDS also documented the resident did not exhibit any
behaviors, and needed the extensive to total assistance from staff for all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs),
except eating. This MDS documented locomotion on the unit only occurred once or twice during the
seven-day look back period.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 11:04 AM, Resident #21 stated some of the Certified Nursing Assistants
(CNAs) talk on their cell phones while providing personal care, and while changing her adult brief. When
asked how that made her feel, Resident #21 stated, It's just not right. If they are taking care of me, they
should be caring for me, and making calls on their own time. Resident #21 also stated she was really tired
of one CNA coming into her room to answer her call light, turning it off and saying, I'll get your aide, instead
of just helping her, especially if it was just for something minor. When asked if she had reported it to any
managers, Resident #21 explained she was a retired nurse, and did not want to get anyone in trouble
because they need their jobs. When asked if this was an ongoing problem, Resident #21 stated it was and
on and off thing, but still happening. When asked if she gets up each day, Resident #21 stated she does not
because they put you in a wheelchair and forget about you. Resident #21 further explained she is no longer
able to sit up in her wheelchair for a long time.
During an interview on 07/13/23 at 3:00 PM, when told of the voiced concern of staff using their cell phones
during care, the Social Services Director (SSD) stated they were aware that it was happening on the night
shift, and that the Administrator had come into the facility in the middle of the night to try and catch them.
2. Review of the record revealed Resident #22 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current
MDS assessment dated [DATE], documented the resident had a BIMS score of 10, on a 0 to 15 scale,
indicating he had some cognitive impairment. This MDS documented the resident had no behaviors, and
that he needed the extensive assistance of two persons for toileting.
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 3:12 PM, Resident #22 stated the CNAs can be very bossy and
dictatorial, further explaining that one CNA stated to him, You will do it my way during a shower. Resident
#22 further stated, The thing that bothers me the most is when I'm sitting out there (pointing to the common
area), and I need and ask for help to the bathroom, and they just walk by and ignore me. Then I can't wait,
and I have accidents. The spouse of Resident #22 stated the resident doesn't ask just one CNA to get help
to the bathroom, but asks two or three and gets ignored, and then he will have an accident. Resident #22
confirmed he knows when he needs to go to the bathroom.
During an interview on 07/13/23 at 3:05 PM, while explaining to the SSD about the voiced concerns of
Resident #22, to determine if they had done a grievance of the concerns, the SSD stated Resident #22
never sits in the common area, and continued to tell the surveyor all she had done for the resident and the
family, but would not speak to the dignity concern except, I got it.
On 07/13/23 at 3:23 PM, four nursing staff, to include Staff G, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), were at the
nurses' station. When asked if Resident #22 is up and about in his wheelchair, Staff G confirmed, explaining
the resident self-propels throughout the unit several times during her shift, and that he also sits in the
common area of the unit. The other three staff agreed.
3. Review of the record revealed Resident #41 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #41 fell and
fractured her ankle on 04/27/23. Review of the current MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented the
resident had a BIMS score of 15, on a 0 to 15 scale, indicating the resident was cognitively intact. This MDS
documented the resident had no behaviors and that she needed the extensive assist of one staff for
toileting. Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE], which was prior to her fall, documented Resident #41
was independent for all care and was continent.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 11:26 AM, Resident #41 stated she fell and broke her ankle about four
months ago, and ever since then staff won't take me to the bathroom because it takes too long. Resident
#41 further stated, They ignore me when I ask to go to the bathroom, then they come back with a diaper, so
I know I'm being diapered. Resident #41 stated that one of the staff told her, You are gonna have to go in
your diaper. Resident #41 further stated, I have been waiting all morning to have my sheet fixed on my bed.
I've asked three different staff and they just walk on. Resident #41 was observed at that time, sitting up in
her bed with the head of the bed elevated. The bottom fitted sheet was halfway down the top half of bed,
exposing the mattress. Resident #41 stated the attitude of the staff is nonchalant. When asked why they
don't take her to the bathroom, Resident #41 stated, because it takes time, and they are lazy.
During an interview on 07/12/23 at 4:19 PM, Staff H, CNA, confirmed Resident #41 was independent and
continent prior to her ankle fracture, and remains continent if taken to the bathroom before her shower.
During an interview on 07/13/23 at 3:08 PM, the SSD stated Resident #41 has been mad about her
Medicaid pending status since August of last year, but had no comment about the concern related to
dignity.
4. Review of the record revealed Resident #109 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the
current MDS dated [DATE] documented the resident had a BIMS score of 15, on a 0 to 15 scale, indicating
the resident was cognitively intact. This MDS documented the resident did not exhibit any behaviors and
that he needed the extensive to total assistance of one or two staff for all ADLs except eating and personal
hygiene.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 9:22 AM, Resident #109 explained that his normal routine in the facility
was to get up out of bed mid to late afternoons and stay up for a while. Resident #109 stated many of the
CNAs don't speak English, and they speak Haitian to each other in front of him, while providing care. When
asked how he feels about that, Resident #109 stated, I don't like it. I don't want them speaking in another
language in front of me. It's absolutely rude. And if you tell them, then they won't help you or they have
attitudes. Resident #109 further stated in the afternoon or evening, he has seen all the staff sitting around
the nurses' station playing solitaire games on the computers. The resident stated he has also watched the
CNAs taking all the snacks and stuffing them into their backpacks, not leaving any for the residents.
Resident #109 then volunteered that there was a resident with dementia on the unit near his room, who
was constantly yelling out help me, help me over and over again. Instead of going over to the resident to
console her, Resident #109 stated he heard staff just laughing at her and saying, yea yea . we are helping
you.
During an interview on 07/13/23 at 3:10 PM, when told of the voiced concerns, the SSD stated that
Resident #109 doesn't get out of bed that often.
On 07/13/23 at 3:15 PM, upon arrival to the unit were Resident #109 resided, the resident was not in his
room. Upon further observation, the resident was in the therapy gym.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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 ensure baths and showers for 2 of 5 sampled residents
were provided as per facility schedule and resident request, Resident #22 and #100.
The findings included:
1. Review of the record revealed Resident #22 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current
MDS assessment dated [DATE], documented the resident had a BIMS score of 10, on a 0 to 15 scale,
indicating he had some cognitive impairment. This MDS documented the resident had no behaviors, and
that he needed the total assistance of one person for bathing. This MDS also documented it was very
important for the resident to choose between a bath and a shower.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 3:12 PM, Resident #22 and his wife were discussing their concerns with
the slow or no response by staff, resulting in the resident having incontinent episodes. The resident's wife
stated, They don't like giving showers. You have to beg for them. You always get the yes, yes, yes, but
nothing happens. The wife further stated the previous weekend, (unsure of day but thought it was Sunday),
she arrived to the facility at 11 AM, her husband was still in bed, and there was poop all over the bed. The
wife stated the resident had told her he had the accident overnight. The resident's wife stated she asked
staff to give the resident a shower, and they told her later, but it did not happen during her visit at the facility.
Review of Certified Nursing Assistant's (CNA) [NAME] (plan of care) documented Resident #22 preferred
showers twice weekly and was scheduled on the 7 AM to 3 PM shift each Tuesday, Saturday, and PRN (as
needed). Review of the CNA documentation revealed showers were only provided on two occasions since
his admission, on Thursday 06/15/23 and Friday 06/23/23.
2. Review of the record revealed Resident #100 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the
current MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented the resident had not rejected any care, and needed
the total assistance of one staff for bathing.
Review of the CNA [NAME] documented the resident was scheduled a shower / bath on the 7 AM to 3 PM
shift on Wednesday, Thursday, and PRN. Review of the CNA documentation revealed bathing was provided
only on 06/17/23 and 07/05/23 during the past 30 days.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 1:55 PM, Resident #100 stated she had not been washed up in a week.
When asked if she had been provided incontinence care, the resident stated she had but that was all. The
room had a slight odor. During a subsequent interview on 07/11/23 at 9:35 AM, Resident #100 again stated
she wanted to be washed up. When asked if she wanted a shower, Resident #100 stated she did not, but
just wanted a full bed bath and bed linen change, as it had been over a week. Resident #100 again stated
they just clean her private area, and nothing else. A slight odor was again noted in the room.
On 07/11/23 at 3:26 PM, when asked if she received a bed bath today, Resident #100 stated, She told me
I'd get one on Friday. When asked who said that to her, she did not know her name. Resident #100 was
wearing the same [NAME] colored top that she had on earlier that day and the prior day. Resident #100
stated, I didn't want to ask anymore because I don't want to make trouble for myself.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 3:27 PM, when asked if any of her residents refused a bed bath or
shower today, Staff I, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Resident #100, stated that none of the residents
refused bathing that day. During an interview on 07/11/23 at 3:33 PM, Staff P, evening LPN, stated the
residents should get a bed bath and or shower daily, unless they refuse.
On 07/11/23 at 4:06 PM, when asked how much assistance is needed to care for Resident #100, Staff N,
CNA, stated the resident could help a little with turning, but was like a total (was totally dependent upon
staff for care). When asked how Resident #100 was that day and if she refused anything, the CNA stated
she was ok and did not refuse care. When asked if she provided Resident #100 with a full bed bath, Staff N
stated she did not, because I told her tomorrow I would give her a full shower and change her bed. When
asked the last time she gave Resident #100 a full bath, the CNA stated it was last Friday (07/07/23).
During an interview on 07/12/23 at 1:26 PM, when asked if she got a bed bath today, Resident #100 stated,
That girl you were just talking to (Staff Q, CNA, while at the doorway) just wiped off my chest. When asked
if she received a full bed bath, the resident again stated she did not.
On 07/12/23 at 2:06 PM, Staff Q, CNA, confirmed she just washed the top half of Resident #100, because
that's what she asked for. The CNA stated the resident did not ask for a full bed bath. The CNA explained
that on her shower days, if she refused a shower, she would get a full bed bath. (Of note, Wednesday
07/12/23 was a documented shower day for Resident #100).
Staff I, LPN, joined the conversation and stated Resident #100 will voice when she wants care and often
refuses it. The LPN stated she will often say come back later, and it will be passed on to the next shift. The
LPN confirmed the CNAs should be documenting in the electronic record when a shower or bed bath was
given. The LPN also looked in a new shower book, as the previous one was lost in the construction, and
Resident #100 was not in the book as having received or refused a shower.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance
services to maintain a clean, comfortable and homelike environment for 3 of 5 units (Units 100, 200, and
500); and failed to maintain the residents' call lights to be accessible to the residents, for 4 of 53 sampled
residents reviewed, Residents #64, #46, #4 and #85.
The findings included:
1. Observations on 07/13/23 at approximately 1:00 PM, accompanied with the Director of Maintenance,
revealed the following:
In room [ROOM NUMBER], the room floors were dirty, the bed linens on the window-bed were stained,
there was no toilet seat on the commode, there was an accumulation of trash on the floor, and the
commode was not in proper working order. As reported by the residents, the toilet would 'fill up with water
and then go down really slow'.
In room [ROOM NUMBER], the privacy curtain between the beds was stained, there was an accumulation
of residue and debris on the floor and the sink in the shared restroom was not secured to the wall.
In room [ROOM NUMBER], it was noted that the corner of the over bed table was heavily taped. Resident
#6, with a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 15, stated that she had been trying to get a new one
and that she talked to a woman about it (the resident was unable to recall who she talked to about the
table). Resident #6 further stated that she put the tape on the tablet because the top was broken and she
did not want to get 'cut'.
In room [ROOM NUMBER], there was a large stain on the ceiling at the sprinkler over the privacy curtain of
the door bed, indicative of the ceiling being previously wet, the floor at the air conditioning unit was
damaged and there was an accumulation of residue on the floor at the air conditioning unit.
In room [ROOM NUMBER], there was a strong odor of urine noted in the room, the shower stall in the
shared bathroom was filled with bags of recyclable refuse and trash, the over-commode toilet seat was
rusted, there was a substantial amount of clutter generated by the resident's personal items and food items,
the door jamb at the entrance to the shared bathroom was damaged, and the floor was dirty.
In room [ROOM NUMBER], the room floor was dirty, the door to the shared bathroom was damaged and
the wall by the entrance to the bathroom was damaged, and there was an accumulation of debris and
residue on the room floor.
In room [ROOM NUMBER], the overbed table for the window-bed was damaged, exposing the particle
board underneath the covering, there was an accumulation of residues and debris on the base of the over
bed table and the air conditioning unit.
In room [ROOM NUMBER], there was an accumulation of debris and residue on the floor and the sink in
the shared restroom was not properly sealed to the wall.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
In room [ROOM NUMBER], the room entry door latch did not latch completely to secure the door closed.
The surveyor was able to open the door without initiating the locking mechanism and with minimal force
and effort.
During an environmental tour, on 07/13/23 at approximately 1:07 PM, the Director of Maintenance
acknowledged the findings.
2. a. On 07/10/23 at 09:02 AM Resident #64 who had difficulty communicating verbally was observed
signaling towards the call light (requested it), the call light was observed on the floor, away from him. The
surveyor picked it up and provided him the call light as requested.
b. On 07/10/23 at 9:19 AM Resident #46 complained that she did not have the call light to call staff for
assistance with her breakfast. She stated, I don't have a call light, I have to yell, I have to wait all the time.
Resident #46 had only the right eye. She voiced she has problem eating her food because she couldn't see.
Resident #46 kept yelling, help, help me, no call light. The call light was observed on the floor, not at the
resident reach. The call light was located behind the head of the bed.
c. On 07/10/23 at 9:27 AM Resident #4 was observed sitting at the edge of the bed, she was eating
breakfast, she dropped the food tray on her, as she fell backward on the bed, she yelled help. When the
surveyor asked her to press the call light to call the facility's staff for assistance, she voiced she was not
able to reach the call light, evidently, the call light was noted on the floor away from Resident #4. The
surveyor picked up the call light and assisted Resident #4.
d. On 07/10/23 at 9:59 AM Resident #85 was observed lying in bed, the call light was away from the
resident, it was located on the wheelchair, when asked how would he reach the staff if he needs them? He
did not answer.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed,
and revised by a team of health professionals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure interdisciplinary team (IDT) participation in care
planning process for 7 of 32 sampled residents, to include food and nutrition services, activities, and
therapy, as applicable involving Residents #6, #22, #41, #106, #111, #5, and #8.
The findings included:
On 07/13/23 during the afternoon, Staff B, Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator, provided requested
evidence of interdisciplinary team (IDT) participation in the care planning process for numerous resident's
in the survey sample, as the electronic medical record lacked current participation records. An overview of
the provided Quality Resident Review Worksheet & Attendance Records, the forms utilized by the facility to
document participation in the care planning process, revealed numerous blanks where the signatures of
dietary, activities and therapy staff were to be recorded. The MDS Coordinator confirmed the Registered
Dietician was only in the building once weekly, and also agreed someone from activities and therapy as
indicated, should be part of the IDT and care planning process.
1. Review of the record revealed Resident #6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and was receiving long
term care. The current MDS assessment was dated 07/03/23, with a subsequent Care Plan meeting on
07/06/23. Review of this attendance record lacked documented participation by food and nutrition services.
Resident #6 was receiving dialysis services. This attendance record also lacked participation by activities
staff.
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 9:55 AM, Resident #6 voiced concerns with food choices and services,
and this most recent care plan meeting lacked participation by food and nutrition services.
2. Review of the record revealed Resident #22 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The current MDS
assessment was dated 06/16/23, with a subsequent Care Plan meeting held on 06/27/23. Review of the
attendance record lacked participation from the food and nutrition services. During an interview on 07/10/23
at 3:12 PM, Resident #22 voiced complaints about the quality of the facility food.
3. Review of the record revealed Resident #41 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #41 had
fallen and sustained an ankle fracture on 04/27/23, and was receiving therapy services. The current MDS
was dated 05/12/23, with a subsequent change in condition care plan meeting held on 05/23/23. Review of
the attendance record lacked participation from food and nutrition services and therapy.
4. Review of the record revealed Resident #106 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and was currently
receiving long term care. The current MDS was dated 06/02/22, with a subsequent care plan meeting on
06/27/23. The attendance record for this meeting lacked participation by the activity staff.
5. Review of the record revealed Resident #111 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #111 had a
significant weight loss as of 06/10/23. The most recent Care Plan meeting provided by Staff B, MDS
Coordinator, was dated 07/05/23. This meeting documented participation by the resident's son and
concerns about the resident's weight and oral intake. Food and nutrition services were not involved in this
meeting. The provision of occupational therapy was observed during the survey, but therapy was not
involved in the recent care plan meeting.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
6. Resident #5 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease, Type-2 Diabetes, Anemia, PVD, Hyperlipidemia, Malignant Neoplasm of Part of Right Bronchus or
Lung, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3, Muscle Weakness, History of Falling,
Mood Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder.
Review of the Dietary Note on 07/11/23 noted weight changes of 11.3 % weight loss within 180 days. It was
noted the resident has a history of edema and diuretic use, so weight changes can be expected.
Review of the Care Plan Meeting with the Interdisciplinary Team held on 05/09/23 documents that the Team
reviewed: Therapy Services and Activities for Resident #5, yet failed to have a representative from Therapy
Services or Activities present during the Care Plan meeting.
7. Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Intervertebral Disc
Degeneration, Thoracolumbar region, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4, Dementia, Anxiety, Cyst of Kidney,
Hyperlipidemia, Obstructive and Reflux uropathy, Insomnia, Osteoarthritis, Muscle Weakness, Malignant
Melanoma of skin, Depression, Constipation, and Diffuse Mastopathy of Breast.
Review of the Care Plan Meeting with the Interdisciplinary Team held on 05/09/23 documented that the
Team reviewed: Therapy Services and Dietary Orders for Resident #8, yet failed to have a representative
from Therapy Services or Dietary present during the Care Plan meeting.
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Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Review of
the record revealed Resident #6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documented Resident #6 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status
(BIMS) score of 15, on a 0 to 15 scale, indicating the resident was cognitively intact. This MDS also
documented the resident needed limiting assistance for personal hygiene and extensive assistance for
incontinence care. This MDS lacked any documented behaviors.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 9:53 AM, while speaking, observation revealed food was noted in the
teeth and gum line of Resident #6. When asked if she was able to brush her teeth, Resident #6 stated she
could not as her left hand shakes when she tries to brush her teeth, and she is left-handed. When asked if
staff help her with oral care, Resident #6 stated, No, they just put the stuff in front of me and leave, so it just
sits there. When asked how her teeth feel, Resident #6 said, Nasty. Long facial hair was also noted on the
chin of Resident #6. When asked if it bothers her to have facial hair, she did not directly answer but stated,
It was really long and sticking to my blanket before.
During an interview on 07/13/23 at 1:41 PM, Staff I, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), for Resident #6,
stated she was dependent upon staff for her grooming as she had tremors.
On 07/13/23 at 2:31 PM, when asked if her teeth had been brushed today, Resident #6 opened her mouth
and food particles were again observed. Resident #6 stated, They haven't brushed my teeth because they
haven't been in here today. When asked if she had been changed or washed up today, the resident again
confirmed she had not. Resident #6 put on her call light. The restorative aide answered the call light,
Resident #6 requested that her adult brief be changed, and the aide went to get supplies.
An observation of the assignment board at the nurses' station revealed Staff J, CNA, was assigned to care
for Resident #6. During an interview on 07/13/23 at 2:35 PM, Staff J was asked what she had done for
Resident #6 that day. Staff J stated, she's not on my assignment. Staff J explained she had the middle part
of the hall, and that they (the CNAs) had divided the hall so that she had the middle 10 residents, ending on
the room just before Resident #6. Staff J was told the assignment board had her name as CNA for Resident
#6, and she again explained how they had divided up the hall that morning, and that Staff K, CNA, had
Resident #6.
During an interview on 07/13/23 at approximately 2:40 PM, Staff K, CNA for the back part of the hall, was
asked what care she had provided to Resident #6 that day. Staff K stated, I didn't have Resident #6 today.
Look at the assignment board.
On 07/13/23 at 2:55 PM, Staff I, LPN, and the DON explained the night shift does the assignments and
puts them up on the white board. When asked what happened this morning, Staff I, LPN, stated when she
came in that morning the CNAs told her they had their assignments, front, middle, and back, and the LPN
thought everything was fine. Staff I, LPN, stated she did not have any complaints from Resident #6 today
when she passed medications, so she was unaware of any problems.
On 07/13/23 at approximately 3:15 PM, Resident #6 was provided incontinence care by two CNAs.
Resident #6 was wet and had had an incontinent bowel movement, but was not saturated as she does not
void much, as she was receiving dialysis services. The buttock of Resident #6 was pink, but no open areas
were noted.
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1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
3. Review of the record revealed Resident #16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current
MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented the resident had a BIMS score of 15, on a 0 to 15 score,
indicating the resident was alert and oriented. This MDS also documented the resident needed the
extensive assistance of one person for incontinence care.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the current care plans completed on 06/22/23 documented Resident #16 was at risk for
complications related to bowel and/or bladder incontinence. Interventions included to offer and assist with
toileting tasks as needed, and to provide incontinence care with each incontinence episode, as tolerated. A
second care plan documented Resident #16 had moisture associated skin damage (MASD) to the right and
left buttocks. Interventions included to provide incontinence care promptly should any episodes of
incontinence occur. Review of the weekly skin assessments documented the MASD was noted on
06/24/23.
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 12:30 PM, Resident #16 stated, My bottom is really raw; I am not being
changed or cleaned as much I should be. They are not putting any cream on me either. During a
subsequent interview on 07/13/23 at 1:29 PM, when asked why her bottom hurts, Resident #16 stated,
Because I'm laying in peepee. When asked if she could tell when she is wet, the resident confirmed she
could. When asked if she uses the call light to ask to be changed when she is wet, Resident #16 confirmed
she did, but further stated it can take from 2 to 4 hours to get changed.
During an observation on 07/13/23 at 2:09 PM, the buttock of Resident #16 was noted with a large area of
excoriation from moisture on both buttock. When asked how long she had the excoriation, Staff L, CNA who
usually cared for Resident #16 on the 7 AM to 3 PM shift, stated, basically for a long time. When asked if
the resident was dry when she arrived at 7 AM, the CNA stated, No! and further added, Or she will have on
a dry brief, but the entire bed will be wet! What good is that.
4. Review of the record revealed Resident #106 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The current MDS
dated [DATE] documented the resident had a BIMS score of 6, on a 0 to 15 scale, indicating the resident
had some cognitive impairment, and needed the extensive assistance of one staff for personal hygiene.
A progress note written by the Director of Rehab indicated she provided nail care while working with the
resident's right-hand splint on 03/30/23. Review of the current care plan initiated on 11/02/22, and revised
on 03/16/23 documented Resident #106 had an ADL self-care deficit and staff were to encourage and
assist with all ADL tasks, including personal hygiene.
During an observation on 07/10/23 at 10:40 AM, the fingernails to both hands of Resident #106 were noted
to be long with a black substance under the nails. The left thumb nail was broken with a jagged corner. On
07/11/23 at 9:25 AM, the fingernails of Resident #106 remained long and dirty.
On 07/13/23 at 3:03 PM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was asked if the CNAs were allowed to
clean and trim fingernail, and she confirmed that was part of their personal hygiene tasks. The ADON
observed the resident's fingernails and agreed they needed to be cleaned and trimmed. The ADON was
informed the resident's fingernails had been observed long and dirty since 07/10/23.
5. Review of the record revealed Resident #111 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the
current MDS dated [DATE] documented Resident #111 had a BIMS score of 3, on a 0 to 15 scale,
indicating she was cognitively impaired. This MDS lacked any documented rejection of care, and revealed
the resident needed the extensive assist of one person for personal hygiene.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the current care plan initiated on 11/02/22, and revised on 03/17/23 documented Resident #106
had an ADL self-care deficit and staff were to encourage and assist with all ADL tasks, including personal
hygiene.
An observation on 07/10/23 at 10:57 AM revealed the fingernails of Resident #111 were excessively long
with a black substance under the nails. On 07/11/23 at 9:44 AM, the resident's fingernails remained long
and dirty.
On 07/13/23 at 3:02 PM, Resident #111 was sitting in the common area. The ADON was asked to look at
the resident's nails and was asked if they could be cleaned and trimmed, and she stated of course.
Resident #111 stated she would let the staff clean and trim her nails and further stated, Oh yes, they need
it.
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide ADL (Activities of Daily
Living) care related to incontinence care, oral and personal hygiene, and personal grooming for 5 of 9
sampled residents, Residents #228, #6, #106, #16, #111. This failure in ADL assistance resulted in
psychosocial harm for Resident #228.
The findings included:
1. Review of clinical record revealed Resident #228 had been a previous resident who had been discharged
home on [DATE] but had been re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] due to the inability to care for himself at
home. Resident #228 had diagnoses that included: Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy,
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hypertensive Heart Disease without Heart Failure, Peripheral
Vascular Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Type-2 Diabetes with Circulatory Complications, Absence of Right Leg
above the Knee, Osteomyelitis, Muscle Weakness, and Dysphasia.
The Discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment completed on 06/12/23 documented Resident #228
was assessed as being cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 of 15.
The admission / readmission Nursing Evaluation Form completed on 07/08/23 documented the following:
'Functional status was unknown; uses wheelchair.
Resident is alert and easily arousable, oriented to person, place, time and situation.
Resident is able to communicate.
Resident is to have upper and lower dentures, but they are missing (not provided by daughter)
Resident is continent of bowel and bladder.
Resident's safety awareness/cognition intact; Resident is impulsive, anxious/restless, and agitated.
Resident needs assistance with toileting
Urinal within reach
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Documented the resident is 'completely immobile: does not make even slight changes in body or extremity
position without assistance.'
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
- Note: Resident observed independently sitting up on side of bed on 07/10/23 and 07/11/23. Also,
independently self-propelling in wheelchair on 07/12/23 and 07/13/23 (see observations below).
No Mental Health Concerns or Psychosocial Concerns noted.
No Depression Screening Summary completed.
Resident does not smoke.
- Note: It was determined through the smoking evaluation review and resident interview, the resident is a
smoker.
Resident does have frequent pain.
ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) require assistance, including toileting.
Eating is documented as being dependent (total assistance)
-Note: Based on observation and Nutritional Assessment effective 07/12/23, Resident is able to eat
independently.'
During initial observations on 07/10/23 at 9:26 AM, Resident #228 was sitting up on the side of his bed,
dressed in a hospital gown. The resident was missing his right leg. His hair appeared a bit oily and
unwashed. As soon as I introduced myself, Resident #228 stated, Please help me. Please! I have been
treated terrible. I hate it here. It is a horrible place. They do nothing for me. They close the door at night and
ignore me. They let me lay here in my pee and poop. I have no clothes. It makes me feel like I just want to
kill myself. Can you just please give me my wheelchair, I can get myself out of bed if you will just move it
over here close to my bed. Please, just give me my wheelchair so I can get up.
Resident #228's wheelchair was located in the corner of the room, out of reach of the resident. When I told
him I would notify the CNA that he wanted to get up, he stated, Please just get me my wheelchair. They
won't do it. They don't do anything for me. I push my call light, but they don't come. I just want to die. An
odor of feces was detected near the resident.
It was noted that according to readmission assessment, Resident #228 was continent of bowel and bladder
and should have a urinal within reach. The resident was to have assistance for toileting, not be placed in
adult briefs and encouraged to go to the bathroom in these briefs / diapers. There was no urinal observed
at bedside at this time.
On 07/10/23 at approximately 9:35 AM, the Unit Manager, Staff R, was notified that the resident was
requesting assistance with transfers and incontinence care. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) stated
she would assist the resident when she was finished with her current resident. On 07/10/23 at
approximately 9:45 AM, the Unit Manger was observed entering Resident #228's room.
On 07/10/23 at 1:00 PM, Resident #228 was observed in bed, dressed in hospital gown. His wheelchair
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Vero Beach, FL 32960
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was parked in the resident's bathroom. Once again, the resident stated that he gets no assistance from
staff, and he just wanted to die because no human being should have to live like this.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 07/10/23 at 4:30 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was made aware of the resident's observations and
the DON admitted to his state of depression and hopelessness, and that the resident stated he felt like
killing himself. She stated she was going to set up a tele-consult with a psychiatrist for the resident that
evening.
On 07/11/23 at 10:05 AM, Resident #228 was sitting on edge of his bed in his hospital gown. An odor of
feces was again noted when approaching the resident. Resident #228 stated he needed help and wanted
to get out of bed. He begged the surveyor to bring him his wheelchair. He stated, I can get out of bed
myself, if I just had my wheelchair, please bring it to me. I told him I would check with the nurse to make
sure he could transfer independently, and he responded, Please, please help me. They won't come. I have
to sit here in my pee and poop because no one comes. I just want to die. They treat me like an animal, and I
am not an animal. No one should have to live like this.
On 07/11/23 at 10:10 AM, the Registered Nurse, Staff E, was asked if Resident #228 could transfer
independently. She said she didn't think so but would check with the Unit Manager. She returned and stated
that the Unit Manager said the resident needed assistance X 1 person for transfers.
On 07/12/23 at 9:50 AM, Resident #228 was in his wheelchair coming out of the bathroom. The CNA was in
his room changing the resident's bed. Resident #228 was dressed in a navy-blue sweatshirt and pull-on
pants. He stated, The sores on my arm hurt. I don't know what they are from. I am not getting anything for it.
They treat me like an animal here. No one cares. No one helps me. I just want to die. This isn't living. I just
wish I knew how to end it. I haven't had a shower since I have been here. My hair is so dirty. The resident's
hair appeared oily, as if it hasn't been washed recently.
On 07/12/23 at 1:34 PM, Resident #228 was seen outside of his room. He again confirmed that he had not
had a shower and would like one. he stated, My hair needs washed; there is dirt on my head. I just feel dirty.
Why can't I just let me die. There is no reason to live anymore. No one needs me and no one cares about
me.
On 07/12/23 01:40 PM, the Unit Manager, Staff C, was informed that Resident #228 was requesting a
shower for today.
On 07/13/23 at 9:28 AM, Resident #228 was observed sitting in his wheelchair wearing the same clothes
that he was wearing the previous day. He stated that he had received a shower, and he only had this one
outfit. His daughter had not brought him any clothing or cigarettes. He stated again, My life is not worth
living. My daughter just dumped me here and the staff don't care about me. I really don't want to be alive
anymore. The Social Services Director walked by during this time and stopped and told the resident that
she was going to try to contact his daughter again.
Interview with CNA, Staff L on 07/13/23 at 2:09 PM confirmed that Staff L frequently finds residents soiled
at the beginning of her shift.
On 07/11/23 at 4:19 PM, Staff F, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who was interviewed by another surveyor
on the survey team, confirmed that she had heard from other nurses and CNAs that there have been times
when only one CNA was on the unit, and she had followed when there has been just 1 CNA on the night
shift. Staff F stated, The residents just get changed once overnight. The day CNAs are then
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
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Vero Beach, FL 32960
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'pissed' because they [the residents] are soaking wet and they have to change the whole bed . Some of the
CNAs are saying they are too old, so I'm chasing them around making sure stuff gets done.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Review of the Progress Notes and documentation showed the following:
Residents Affected - Few
07/10/23 at 4:54 PM -Narrator informed by AHCA representative the resident expressed feelings of
hopelessness - resident states r/t [related to] placement in a nursing home. Telemedicine done with the
resident who verbalizes he has no plan but does not want to be isolated r/t not leaving the room (awaiting
personal clothing from daughter who was contacted for his clothing). He is not at risk of harming himself
after being interviewed by psych services. He has no plan. Clothing provided to the resident. Psych to follow
up with the daughter. Emotional support provided. Primary nurse notified to provide additional support as
needed r/t adjustment. Social services to reach out to the daughter.
Review of the 07/10/23 at 5:02 PM Note documented: The ARNP [Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner]
was updated on the resident along with psych follow up and that the resident has no plan.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and document review, the facility failed to initiate a new wound care physician order in a timely
manner for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for facility-acquired pressure ulcers, Resident #33.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
The policy, titled, Prevention of Pressure Ulcers/ Injuries and revised on 07/17, documented, in part: Review
the interventions and strategies for effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
Resident #33 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include Alzheimer's Disease, Type 2
diabetes, history of falls, Atrial Fibrillation, Tremors, Glaucoma, Hyperlipidemia, and muscle wasting with
atrophy.
The record documented the resident had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 3 of 15, which
indicated severe cognitive impairment.
On 07/10/23 at 11:53 AM, a telephone interview was conducted with the spouse of Resident #33 to review
his care at the facility. She stated her husband has a pressure ulcer on his left heel and she was the one
who identified it. She stated she was changing his socks when she noticed the pressure ulcer.
She stated she was upset because she had taken her husband to the see the Podiatrist on 07/05/23 and
the physician had updated the order, for his left heel pressure ulcer dressing change. The new orders
included the dressing on the left heel was to be changed every day; with the previous orders that included
the dressing change was for every other day. She stated when she returned, she had given the orders to
Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN).
The spouse of the resident stated she was at the facility on 07/09/23 and Resident #33's left heel dressing
was dated 07/07/23. She stated she asked why the dressing wasn't being changed every day. She stated
the facility had told her there were no orders for his dressing to be changed every day, just changed every
other day.
On 07/11/23 at 12:20 PM, an interview was conducted with the Wound Care Nurse. She stated the new
orders had been given to Staff A, upon returning from the physician's office. The orders were subsequently
given to the Staff C, the Unit Manager, to process. The dressing change orders were never entered into the
computer system by Staff C. She stated she went to Staff C after the spouse of Resident #33 contacted the
facility about the new orders. She stated Staff C had the paperwork folded up and she thought it was just to
set up Resident #33's next transportation to the physician's office.
An interview was conducted with Staff C, who stated Resident #33's paperwork from the physician's office
was given to and she was told the paperwork was for her to set up the residents next physician
appointment transportation. She stated it was just a miscommunication.
The paperwork from the physician's office was reviewed. On page 1 of 4, at the top of the page documents:
Order placed today, Wound Dressing Change. Page 2 of the documents contained the resident's
medication list and on page 3 are the step-by-step instructions to follow for the current left heel wound
dressing. The new orders were reviewed. The new orders included the dressing change was to be
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Vero Beach, FL 32960
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done every day and stated, 'Do not skip dressing change'.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Vero Beach, FL 32960
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F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Review of
the record revealed Resident #111 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current MDS dated
[DATE] documented the resident had a BIMS score of 3, on a 0 to 15 scale, indicating she was cognitively
impaired. This MDS lacked any documented rejection of care, and indicated the resident needed limited
assistance with eating. Further review of the record revealed Resident #111 weighed 110.3 pounds on
05/11/23, and weighed 91.0 pounds on 06/10/23, which was a 17.5% weight loss in one month. This was
the most current weight in the record.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the current orders documented as of 07/05/23, staff were to complete weekly weights for four
weeks, then monthly weights. A progress note on 07/06/23 documented the resident refused to be
weighed. An order dated 06/21/23 documented the addition of fortified foods with meals.
A progress note by the Registered Dietician dated 06/29/23 documented Resident #111 was being
reviewed for significant weight loss, with the recommendation for weekly weights to track trends. A progress
note dated 07/05/23, documented during a care plan meeting, noted that the resident's son was concerned
about his mother's weight.
An observation of the lunch meal on 07/12/23 at 1:25 PM, lacked any fortified foods, which were either
mashed potatoes or pudding, as per the kitchen staff. (Photographic Evidence Obtained). Observation of
the dinner meal on 07/12/23 at 5:59 PM, lacked gravy on the mashed potatoes, as per documentation on
the menu ticket. (Photographic Evidence Obtained). The resident was being fed by a staff member who
confirmed the lack of gravy.
During an interview on 07/13/23 at 1:06 PM, the Registered Dietician (RD) was asked when and how she
identified the weight loss of Resident #111. Upon review of her notes, the RD originally stated on 06/22/23,
she heard about it and implemented fortified foods and supplements. The RD explained she is at the facility
every Monday, and reviews the 'weight exception report' in the electronic record. The RD was questioned
about the gap between the 06/10/23 weight of 91.0 pounds and the implementation of fortified foods on
06/22/23.
The RD found an email to the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant DON (ADON) dated 06/12/23 that
confirmed she had increased the Med Pass protein supplement from 120 ml (milliliters) daily to 240 ml
daily, requested large protein portions for meals, and a different scale was used for the resident's weight.
This email also requested weekly weights for a month, which were not implemented by the facility. The RD
was asked if she could obtain a current weight on the resident, and provide it to the surveyor. As of the exit
conference, no weight had been provided.
2. Resident #123 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The resident's diagnosis included metabolic
encephalopathy, Dementia, urinary tract infection, aphasia, adult failure to thrive, hyperlipidemia,
hypothyroidism, pain, nutritional deficiency, anxiety disorder, acute cystitis, alcohol abuse, other
psychoactive substance abuse, constipation, and depression.
In review of the record, the resident was weighed on 04/25/23 and her weight was 119.8 pounds. On
06/12/23, the resident was weighed, and her weight was 108.6, indicating a 9.36 % (percent) weight loss in
less than 2 months.
The resident was admitted with an order for weekly weights for 4 weeks. The weekly weights were not
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Vero Beach, FL 32960
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completed and only 2 weights were documented in the chart: the 04/25/23 weight and the 06/12/23 weight.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 06/16/23, the dietician wrote in her notes that the weekly weights after admission were not completed.
Residents Affected - Few
On 07/13/23 at 9:30 AM, an interview was conducted with Staff D, Restorative CNA, who is responsible for
weighing and documenting the residents' weights.
She was asked about the weights for Resident #123. She stated she had just turned them into the MDS
employee to place in the resident's record.
On 07/13/23 at 9:45 AM, Staff B, MDS nurse, looked at the weights for the resident and stated she only has
2 recorded during her stay and the new record indicated she refused her being weighed on 07/11/23.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician dietary orders and
recommendations for obtaining weights for 3 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for nutrition, Residents #120,
#111 and #123, that resulted in significant weight loss for Residents #111 and #123.
The findings included:
The facility's policy, titled, 'Weight Assessment and Intervention', revised September 2022, documented, in
part:
Weight Assessment
1. The nursing staff will measure resident weight on admission. If no weight concerns are noted at this
point, weights will be measured monthly thereafter.
2. Any weight change of 5% or more since the last weight assessment will be retaken as soon as practical
usually within the next day for confirmation. If the weight is verified, nursing will communicate with the
Dietitian.
3. The Dietitian will review the Weight Record to follow individual weight trends over time. Negative trends
will be evaluated by the treatment team whether or not the criteria for significant weight change has been
met.
4. The threshold for significant unplanned and undesired weight loss will be used on the following criteria
[where percentage of body weight loss = (usual weight - actual weight) / (usual weight) x 100].
5. If the weight change is desirable, this will be documented and no change in the care plan will be
necessary.
1. Resident #120 was admitted on [DATE]. Review of the Medicare 5-day Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated
[DATE], revealed Resident #120 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11 or 15, indicating
that the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS documented Resident #120 was
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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F 0692
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
independent for eating with no swallowing disorders and no dental concerns. Resident #120's diagnoses at
the time of the assessment included: CAD (Coronary Artery Disease), Orthostatic Hypotension, Diabetes
Mellitus (T2DM), Atrial Fibrillation (a-fib), syncope and collapse, Chronic Pancreatitis, and Dependence on
renal dialysis (ESRD),
Review of the care plan initiated on 06/12/23 and most recently updated on 07/03/23, revealed The resident
is at risk for alteration nutrition / hydration r/t [related to] Fx [fracture] of orbital wall, chronic pancreatitis,
syncope, chronic a-fib, hypotension, ESRD, CAD, T2DM, and per MNA [Monthly Nutrition Assessment] at
risk for malnutrition.
The goals of the care plan included:
* No sig [significant] wt [weight] changes through NRD [next review date] - Resident will consume adequate
meals / fluid from all sources to meet estimated needs through the review date - improve skin integrity. with
a target date of 10/10/23.
* The resident will tolerate current diet order through next review - with a target date of 10/10/23.
Interventions to the care plan included:
*Administer medications as ordered
* Encourage and assist resident to be OOB as tolerated
* Encourage and assist resident to eat in dining room as tolerated
* Explain and reinforce to the resident the importance of maintaining the diet ordered. Encourage the
resident to comply. Explain consequences of refusal, obesity/malnutrition risk factors.
* Labs/diagnostics as ordered. Report to MD/IDT as indicated.
* Provide, serve diet as ordered. Monitor intake and record q meal.
* RD to evaluate and make diet change recommendations PRN.
Resident #120's physician orders included:
Weight weekly x 4 then monthly - 06/09/23.
On 06/19/23, the resident weighed 168.2 lbs. On 06/30/23, the resident weighed 160.6 pounds which was a
-4.52 % Loss.
There were no weights documented in the resident's record after 06/30/23.
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 8:41 AM with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), when asked
about the resident's weight loss, the ADON replied, I did notice that he had some edema, I am not sure if
that was a wet weight or a dry weight previously and I am not sure how much fluid they took off of him. I put
in the dialysis weight. I would investigate it - check for possibility of fluid
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
shift, check on PO [oral] intake, I would check to see what was going on with the skin or if there are any
new wounds. I have requested to have him re-weighed.
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 11:00 AM with the Dietitian, when asked about Resident #120's weights
being monitored, the Dietitian replied, I had sent an email to request readmission weights multiple times for
the resident. the reply was asking Staff B (MDS coordinator) if she would get the weights completed by
Restorative. I replied that I called the dialysis center to get the dry weight on him.
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 11:08 AM, with Staff B, MDS Coordinator, when asked about Resident
#120's weight being monitored, Staff B replied, 160.6 was the last weight that I have on him and that was a
dry weight from dialysis. They just dumped the weights and restorative on me last week. The problem is that
the Restorative CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] is on the floor as a CNA most days. Today is the first day
since I don't know when that she is not on the floor as a CNA. None of the lists that they have given to me
are for SSU [500 unit] patients.
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 11:27 AM, with Staff D, Restorative CNA, when asked about Resident
#120's weights being taken, Staff D replied, I have been here 3 months. I weighed him last Friday and gave
it to Staff B. Because he is on dialysis, they don't do his weight as much. I know that I weighed him last
week, his daughter was here, and she helped me get him in the chair. I do the weights and I give Staff B the
paper and she puts it in. I usually do restorative as they are short most of the time, I am on the floor as a
CNA. I do the splints, weights - those are what I do right now. When asked about any other restorative staff,
Staff D replied, No, it is just me; most of the time, I am not getting the weights done on time - I am
supposed to get them in by the 5th of the month, but there is no way, because I am always on the floor. The
Therapy Director always helps with splints and braces when I am on the floor. After I do my rounds, I try to
fit that in my schedule; we are always short. Staff D provided documentation of the resident's weight being
190 pounds on 07/03/23, with is a 30-pound weight gain, that had not been documented in the resident's
record.
At the conclusion of the interview, the surveyor requested that the resident be weighed.
On 07/13/23 at 12:47 PM, the resident weighed 161 pounds which is a 30-pound loss from the previous
weight.
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 3:17 PM with the DON, when asked about the restorative program, the
DON stated that there were 2 restorative aides, Staff D is the main restorative aide and does the weights,
another CNA indirectly assists with that. Corporate placed Restorative under the MDS, at the time we had 3
MDS Coordinators, it was assigned to them because it is a nursing and functional maintenance program.
The care plans would be driven from a nurse, so it just made sense.
When asked about Staff B being trained to oversee the Restorative program, the DON replied, Corporate
training - they did online via Zoom, prior to that, she had been given the restorative booklet. The Therapy
Director offered additional training and trains the restorative aides. Saff B should be overseeing it, and the
other MDS Coordinator should be assisting. She asked for additional training, and they set up a Zoom and
she never brought it up after that.
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 3:32 PM, with the Rehabilitation Director, when asked about staff B
being trained to oversee the Restorative program, the Rehabilitation Director replied, she wanted more
training than I could give her and felt that the corporate nurse should be training her.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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F 0692
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Basically, to be able to see if she could complete ROM [range of motion] she knew how to use the gait belt,
but she was uncomfortable with using a walker, she wouldn't look at the paperwork for competencies for the
ROM and the things that she would be evaluated for.
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1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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 interview, the facility failed to respond to 1 of 1 sampled residents reviewed for
vocalization of significant pain which resulted in harm, Resident #36.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
The facility policy, titled, Pain Assessment and Management, documents in part:
2) Pain management is defined as the process for alleviating the resident's pain to a level that is acceptable
to the resident and is based on his or clinical condition and established treatment goals.
3)d address the underlying cause of the pain
Resident #36 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with documented diagnosis to include Dementia,
unspecified severity with other behavioral disturbance, history of falling, Osteoarthritis, personal history of
Covid 19, and Dysphagia.
The resident had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 3 of 15, which indicates severe
cognitive impairment.
Record review of the nursing progress notes for Resident #36 documented on 03/10/23 at 1:03 PM that the
resident 'has been in bed all day, was cued at mealtime to eat; cried and yelled in pain every time she was
moved; X-rays were ordered and Will continue to monitor.'
On 03/10/23, an x-ray was ordered for right lower extremities, right hip, bilateral shoulders, thoracic and
lumbar spines.
On 03/13/23 at 4:01 PM, the nursing progress notes documented the resident 'stayed in bed again today.
Will continue to monitor.'
On 03/13/23 at 5:13 PM, the progress notes documented, 'Difficulties with turning and positioning related to
pain and discomfort.'
An x-ray was completed on 03/13/23 at 7:45 PM. The findings of the x-ray indicated a right hip fracture.
On 03/14/23 at 1:10 AM, an order was obtained to transfer the resident to the ER (Emergency Room) for
evaluation of right hip fracture. On 03/14/23 at 5:59 AM, Resident #36 was transferred to the hospital and
admitted .
The Medication Administration Record (MAR) for the month of 03/2023 was reviewed. There was no pain
medication documented as administered to the resident for pain on 03/10/23 or 03/13/23. On the pain
monitoring tool, the day shift and the evening shift of 03/10/23 indicated the resident's pain level was an 8
out of 10. The resident's pain was also documented in the progress notes of 03/13/23, however, on the pain
monitoring tool, zero was written in the record.
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Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 07/12/23 at approximately 3:00 PM, the Director Of Nursing (DON) was asked about Resident #36 and
inquired if resident had an incident or a fall on 03/10/23. She stated she would check on it since she had
not been employed at the facility during the time the resident had been discharged to the hospital.
In an interview with the DON on 07/13/23 at 9:15 AM, she stated she was unable to locate any incident or
any fall on the resident for 03/10/23. It was discussed with her the delay of the resident having her x-ray
done 3 days after the order was obtained and lack of pain management from 03/10/23 until 03/14/23 when
the resident was transferred to the hospital.
During a record review on 07/13/23 at 4:00PM with Staff C, Minimum Date Set (MDS) nurse, she reviewed
the record concerning the Resident #36 fracture. She had documentation the fracture was due to her bone
disease.
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F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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 interview, the facility failed to ensure care and services for 1 of 1 sample resident
receiving dialysis, as evidenced by a lack of consistent documentation of coordination between the nursing
and dialysis facility; failure to ensure documented pre and post weights to monitor for fluid overload; and
failure to inform the physician and/or family of the resident's refusal of dialysis services, Resident #6.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
Review of the record revealed Resident #6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #6 received
dialysis services from an outside facility every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Dialysis treatment records
were noted as part of the record to ensure communication between the two facilities.
Review of the record lacked any communication documentation from the dialysis facility for the month of
June 2023, and only included one note dated 07/10/23 for the month of July 2023. On 07/12/23 at 1:30 PM,
Staff R, Unit Manager, explained the documented communication between the two facilities included a form
filled out by the nursing home nurses to include vitals and weights, and the treatment record from the
dialysis center. The Unit Manager agreed to the lack of consistent documented communication between the
two facilities.
Further review of the record revealed a physician order dated 04/10/23 to notify both the physician and
family if the resident refuses to go to dialysis. A progress note dated 05/19/23 documented the resident
refused to go to dialysis. This note lacked any notification to the physician or family.
A second progress note dated 06/30/23 by Staff I, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), documented the
resident's refusal of dialysis. This note documented notification to the physician, but lacked any notification
to the family.
During an interview on 07/12/23 at 1:41 PM, when asked the process should Resident #6 refuse to go to
dialysis, Staff I stated she would text the physician's assistant (PA) and write a progress note. When asked
if she was aware of the physician order to also notify the family, the LPN stated she was not.
The physician order of 04/10/23 also documented pre and post dialysis weights must be entered. Review of
the current care plan initiated on 03/06/23 documented Resident #6 was at risk for fluid overload with an
intervention to monitor for weight changes. Review of the weight record in the electronic record and on the
communication forms lacked consistent weights. The communication sheets dated 06/21/23 and 07/12/23
lacked any documented weights. Review of the weight record revealed only 19 of the 32 possible pre and
post dialysis weights between the dates of 06/01/23 and 07/07/23, were documented.
During the continued interview on 07/13/23 at 1:41 PM, when asked about weights for Resident #6, Staff I,
LPN, explained the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) weight Resident #6 with the Hoyer lift, when they
get her up and ready for transport. The LPN stated, if there is a CNA who is not familiar with the resident,
they may forget to do the weight.
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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
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0725
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in
charge on each shift.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to ensure care and
services to meet the needs of bathing and showering for 2 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #22 and
#100); to provide incontinence care, oral and personal hygiene, and grooming for 5 of 32 sampled residents
(Residents #6, #16, #106, #111, and #228); and to follow dietary recommendations and orders for obtaining
weights for 3 of 5 sampled residents (Residents #111, #120, and #123). Interviews from random residents,
families, and staff revealed voiced concerns of a lack of staff. Review of current residents with skin
impairments revealed 7 of 9 current pressure injuries were facility acquired (Residents #33, #72, #51, #20,
#64, #10, and #76). The facility utilized managers to supplement Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
assignments on 2 of 13 days reviewed.
The findings included:
1. Residents #22 and #100 voiced concerns with a lack of staff and indicated they were not being provided
baths and showers as per facility scheduling or per their request.
Refer to F561 for details.
2. Resident #228 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], complained of a lack of assistance to include a lack
of incontinence care, and was not assisted out of bed until 07/12/23. The resident voiced concerns of
distraught and wanting to kill himself.
Resident #16 developed Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) to both sides of her buttock due to a
lack of timely and consistent incontinence care.
Staff failed to assist Resident #6 with oral care and incontinence care as needed. Staff failed to keep the
fingernails of Residents #106 and #111 clean and trimmed.
Refer to F677 for details.
3. Residents #111 and #123 both had significant weight losses, and staff failed to obtain weekly weights as
per Registered Dietician recommendation. Staff failed to obtain weekly weights for newly admitted Resident
#120.
Refer to F692 for details.
4. The following residents, families, and staff interviews were obtained by the survey team, that included
voiced concerns of a lack of sufficient staff:
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 9:19 AM, Resident #46 stated there was not enough staff to help with
needs. When asked what makes her think that, the resident explained she has a problem eating her food
because she can't see, and when she asked the staff for help they don't help.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 10:23 AM, Resident #70 stated there were very few people on the night
shift, and she had to wait two hours one night for staff to answer her call light.
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0725
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 10:36 AM, Resident #35 stated, You'll press the button, nobody comes.
Sometimes I waited 2 hours. I press the call light for my roommate, because he couldn't reach his, and they
didn't come. There's not enough staff. You don't get them when you want them.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 10:39 AM, Resident #51 stated, They take a long time to get here. I've
waited 20 minutes for staff to answer call lights.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 11:03 AM, Resident #54 stated, It takes a long time when you push the
bell. There's not enough of people here. I guess people just quit or get fired. I've had to wait half an hour or
more for staff to answer call light.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 11:04 AM, Resident #21 stated it can take up to 45 minutes to get help
around here. Stated she only calls when she needs to be changed. The resident stated sometimes the light
will be on for that long; other times they come in and turn the light off and say they will get help, and never
come back, so she has to put it back on again.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 11:26 AM, Resident #41 stated, They won't take me to the bathroom
because it takes too long. They ignore me when I ask to go to the bathroom. They come back with a diaper,
so I know I'm being diapered. They don't have the help. Sometimes it's just one aide and one nurse for our
unit. I've been waiting all morning to have my sheet fixed. I've asked three different staff and they just walk
on. An observation at that time revealed the fitted sheet was halfway down the top half of her bed.
During a phone interview on 07/10/23 at 11:49 AM, the spouse of Resident #33 stated, They don't have
enough staff during the weekends. The spouse stated she was always helping feed residents who reside on
the [NAME] unit at lunch time as they never have enough help. The spouse stated they allow her to feed
other residents. On 07/11/23 at 12:00 PM, the spouse of Resident #33 came into the conference room to
introduce herself, and confirmed she was always assisting other residents on the [NAME] unit at mealtime.
During an observation on 07/11/23 at 12:06 PM, the spouse of Resident #33 assisted two residents by
pushing their wheelchairs up to the table in the dining room. The spouse stated, Today they have enough
help, so everyone is being fed that I usually help feed. Later the spouse of Resident #33 peeked her head
into the conference room and stated, You all need to be here every day so they would have enough help.
During an interview on 07/10/23 at 1:53 PM, Resident #100 stated, It takes two or three hours to get
changed when I have a BM [bowel movement]. They don't have enough staff. They always blame me for
everything. The private companion stated, They work these girls to death, but there are not enough staff to
keep them [residents] clean and dry timely. If there is a call out, they will have just one CNA for the entire
hall.
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 9:02 AM, Resident #87 stated the facility does not have enough staff.
When asked what makes her think that, the resident explained when she needs to urinate, she will put the
call light on and it can take up to a half hour for staff to answer the light. Resident #87 stated she has had
accidents because of the lack of response and added, I am concern about that because I feel helpless, real
helpless.
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 9:20 AM, Resident #232 stated she was admitted on [DATE]. The
resident explained the other night she had her call light on for over two hours waiting for her medication and
to get help to the bathroom. The resident stated she ended up urinating in her brief.
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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
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0725
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 9:29 AM, Resident #230 stated, There just isn't enough staffing. I know
everywhere is experiencing the same issue. The ones that are here are great and do the best they can, but
it results in long wait times when you need assistance.
The daughter of Resident #39 voiced to two different surveyors during the survey, that when there was a
call-out, they only have one CNA on the hall. The daughter stated her mother had a facility acquired
pressure ulcer, that had since healed. The daughter stated she hired a private aide, and between the two of
them they ensure her mother was taken care of. The daughter stated they don't have enough staff and have
to pull from other halls for a few hours to help cover shifts.
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 3:10 PM, Staff S, CNA, stated she usually works the [NAME] Unit, that
has the capacity of 28 residents. The CNA stated there are usually just two CNAs working on that unit, but
there has been just one on the weekends sometimes. The CNA stated when she is by herself or with just
one other CNA, not everyone gets their scheduled shower.
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 3:37 PM, Staff M, CNA stated he usually works the 11 PM to 7 AM shift
on the [NAME] Unit. When asked if he had ever worked the unit as the only CNA, Staff M stated he had,
with just one nurse, who may or may not help. The CNA stated it happened more often, before they were in
their survey window. When asked what happens when he is the only CNA, Staff M stated he just has to
speed through everything. When asked what he can't get done when there is only one aide on the unit, the
CNA stated the residents who are supposed to get up before he leaves at 7 AM, he can usually get them
cleaned up and dressed, but can't get them up out of bed, especially if they are a Hoyer lift, which needs
two persons. At the time of the survey, one of five residents on the 11 PM - 7 AM Get Up list was a two
person assist, Resident #74.
During an interview on 07/11/23 at 4:19 PM, Staff F, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated she is part
time, floats throughout the building and usually works the 7 AM to 3 PM shift. When asked if she had ever
worked a unit with just one CNA, the LPN stated she had not, but had heard other nurses had. The LPN
stated she has followed a shift when there was just one CNA on the unit during the previous shift. The LPN
stated when that happens, my CNAs are pissed because the residents are soaking wet and then her CNAs
have to change the whole bed. The LPN also stated the residents who are to be up early are not. The LPN
stated it had not happened in a few weeks for her, but it has happened more than just once in a while.
On 07/12/23 at 1:36 PM an interview was held with Staff O, CNA, who had been working at the facility for
21 years. The CNA complained of insufficient staffing, and stated, There's not enough staff and that affect
the residents care really bad. When asked her to explain how the lack of staffing affects resident's care,
Staff O stated, Because if I am feeding one resident, and two or three other residents are yelling and need
help, I can't get to all of them. Staff O added she had worked the [NAME] Unit by herself, mostly on
Sundays.
During a supplemental interview on 07/12/23 at 2:59 PM, Staff O, CNA, stated this past Sunday (07/09/23)
she was on the [NAME] unit as the only CNA. Staff O stated her coworker who was a CNA assigned to the
[NAME] Unit came over to help her turn and clean the residents. When shown the Daily Staffing
Assignment for 07/09/23, when asked whose name was listed with her name for the [NAME] Unit, Staff O
stated, I might get fired for saying this, but I believe she is the weekend supervisor. When asked if the
weekend supervisor worked the front half of the hall as assigned, Staff O stated, No, ma'am, I had the
whole hall and a CNA, who had her own assignment on the [NAME] Unit, came and helped me when I
needed a second person.
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Facility ID:
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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
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0725
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
3. On 07/12/23, the facility was asked to provide a list of all current residents with skin impairments. On
07/13/23 at approximately 3:30 PM, upon review of the provided list, the Wound Care Nurse confirmed
there were currently seven residents with facility-acquired pressure injuries, including sampled Residents
#10 and #33, along with additional Residents #72, #51, #20, #64, and #76. Upon further review of the
provided list, the Wound Care Nurse stated Resident #229 had a facility acquired pressure injury that had
healed during the survey week. The Wound Care Nurse also confirmed that Resident #39, who currently
was listed on the list as having a blister to the top of her foot, had a facility acquired pressure injury to her
buttock recently, that has since healed.
4. Review of the staffing assignments from 06/28/23 through 07/10/23, revealed management had CNA
assignments on 2 of the 13 days reviewed. On 07/09/23, the Weekend Supervisor was listed as a CNA for
the [NAME] Unit on the 7 AM to 3 PM shift. On 07/10/23, Staff R, Unit Manager, was listed as a CNA for the
[NAME] Unit on the 7 AM to 3 PM shift.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0808
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or
licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for 2 of 2 sampled
residents with physician ordered fluid restrictions, Residents #22 and 120.
The findings included:
The facility's policy, titled, 'Fluid Restrictions' documented, in part:
Policy Interpretation and Implementation
1). When a physician prescribes a fluid restriction, a communication form notifying the Fod and Nutrition
Services department will be completed.
2). If the resident is receiving liquid nourishments for nutritional support.
3). If no clarification of liquid nourishment provided is obtained the liquid nourishment shall be included in
the total fluids administered.
4). Water pitchers will be removed from the resident's room. Beverage preferences will be obtained by Food
and Nutrition Services designee if possible and reflected on the resident's meal ticket/tray card.
5). Jell-O, ice cream, soup and anything at room temperature that becomes liquid, will be calculated and
included in the diet as a fluid. Nursing & Food and Nutrition Services designee will explain fluid restrictions
to resident.
6). Food and Nutrition Services will include on the Meal ticket/tray card utilized for the resident's meal, the
total fluid restriction (in the diet field) and the total number of ccs administered with the meal (in the
beverage field).
7). Nursing Services will maintain documentation of fluids accepted with meals, and with medications.
Medications may be administered with applesauce or pudding (with an appropriate physician order) to
[NAME] fluids utilized/offered with medications to later offer in absence of medications
8). Compliance or failure to follow physician orders shall be documented I the medical record as deemed
necessary and communicated tot eh physician in a timely manner.
9). The fluid restriction will be reflected on the plan of care established for the resident and updated as
necessary to retain validity.
1. record review revealed Resident #22 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. According to an admission /
Medicare 5-day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 06/16/23, Resident #22 had a Brief Interview
for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10 of 15, indicating the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. The
MDS documented that Resident #22 required 'limited assistance' and 'one person physical assist for eating.
The assessment documented the resident had swallowing disorders that included: coughing or choking
during meals or when swallowing medications and the resident was edentulous.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0808
Resident #22's diet physician orders included:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
NAS (No Added Salt) CCHO (Carbohydrate Controlled) Renal diet, Regular texture, Nectar / mildly thick
consistency - 07/09/23.
Residents Affected - Few
Fluid Restriction 1200 cc Dietary will provide 720 cc on tray with meals, Nursing will provide 480cc as
follows: 7-3 may give 240cc, 3-11 may give 120cc, 11-7 may give 120cc - 06/13/23.
During an observation of breakfast being served to the residents in their rooms, on 07/13/23 at 8:05 AM,
Resident #22 was served breakfast that consisted of: hard boiled eggs, intact sausage patties, 4 ounces of
thickened apple juice, 4 ounces of thickened milk, toast, crispy cereal in milk, and brown sugar to put on the
cereal. It was also noted that the resident had a 20-ounce foam cup of water on his over bed table.
The tray ticket that accompanied the meal documented:
8oz Fluid Restriction / Breakfast
Standing orders:
4 fl oz Cran Apple Juice-Nectar
8 fl oz Milk Whole-Nectar
8 fl oz Water-Nectar Thick.
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 9:05 AM, with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), when the
observation was brought to her attention, the ADON stated, his wife wants him to be on thin liquids; he is a
dialysis patient and has fluid restrictions, however, the wife chooses not to comply with the fluid restrictions.
2. Resident #120 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. According to a Medicare 5-Day MDS, Resident
#120 had a BIMS score of 11 of 15, indicating that the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. The
assessment documented that Resident #120 was independent for eating. Resident #120's diagnoses at the
time of the assessment included: Coronary Artery Disese (CAD), Orthostatic Hypotension, Diabetes
Mellitus (DM), Atrial fibrillation, syncope and collapse, Chronic pancreatitis, and dependence on renal
dialysis. The MDS documented that the resident had no swallowing disorders and no dental concerns.
Resident #120's physician orders included:
Fluid Restriction 1200 cc Dietary will provide 720 cc on tray with meals, Nursing will provide 480 cc as
follows: 7AM-3PM may give 240 cc, 3PM-11PM may give 120 cc, 11PM-7AM may give 120 cc every day
shift and encourage resident to comply with Physician prescribed order.
During an observation of breakfast being served to the residents in their rooms, on 07/13/23 at 8:10 AM,
Resident #120 was served 2 fried eggs, toast, cereal in milk, 4-ounces of orange juice and an 8-ounce
carton of milk and coffee. The resident was noted to also have an 11-ounce container of a protein
supplement on his night stand.
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Event ID:
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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
105474
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vero Beach Care Center
1310 37th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 0808
The tray ticket that accompanied the meal documented:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
8oz Fluid restriction
Standing orders:
Residents Affected - Few
8 fl oz Milk Skim
During an interview with Resident #120, on 07/13/23 at 8:32 AM, the resident stated, I'm not even
supposed to have coffee, but every once in a while, I cheat. Resident stated that he was 'somewhat aware'
of fluid restrictions. My daughter brings them in for me. I try to drink at least once a day. (Referring to the
11-ounce carton of protein supplement).
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 8:41 AM, with the ADON, when asked about Resident #120 being given
fluids, the ADON replied, when he came in he was under a different Nephrologist, He did not want to
adhere to the fluid restrictions, so the family preferred to go with a different nephrologist's order for fluid
restrictions. They called his cardiologist, because he was always hypotensive and would not participate in
therapy. They wanted to lift the fluid restrictions to allow him to have more fluids. The doctor said that
because he is a dialysis patient, he has to adhere to the fluid restrictions and did not lift the restrictions.
When the ADON was asked about education provided to the residents regarding the risk of being
noncompliant with the fluid restrictions for Residents #22 and #120, staff were unable to provide
documentation.
During an interview, on 07/13/23 at 9:57 AM, with the Registered Dietitian and the Food Service Director
when asked about the beverages provided to Residents #22 and #120, the Food Service Director replied,
We only put the milk on the tray and the CNAs serve the coffee and juices from the cart when the residents
request it.
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