Inspection visit
Health inspection
2 citations recorded
Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.
F 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
record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide a safe environment to the residents
as evidenced by allowing a visitor to enter the facility at 6:14 AM, without properly identifying the visitor.
The findings included:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Visitation revised on 08/2022 provided by the Administrator documented
.the facility provides 24-hour access to individuals visiting .some visitation may be subject to reasonable
clinical and safety restrictions that protect the health, safety, security and/or rights of the facility's residents
such as: keeping the facility locked or secured at night with a system in place .
On 06/25/24 at 6:14 AM, the surveyor arrived at the facility's main entrance, rang the doorbell and the
automatic door opened. The surveyor walked up to the reception desk and completed the
registration/sign-in using the facility's Advanced Registration machine at the reception desk. Observation
revealed no staff member at the reception desk and no staff member came to the main entrance to greet or
identify the surveyor. The surveyor proceeded to enter the elevator and with no elevator code required, the
surveyor arrived at the facility's second floor, the long-term care units.
On 06/25/24 at 6:18 AM, the surveyor arrived at the facility's Windsor Unit on the second floor. An interview
was conducted with Staff A, Registered Nurse (RN) who stated he has been working in the facility for two
months on the 11:00 PM-7:00 AM shift. Staff A was asked if he opened the main entrance door for the
surveyor and replied he did not. Staff A further stated the resident's family members can visit the resident at
any time of the day.
On 06/25/24 at 6:22 AM, an interview was conducted with Staff B, RN in the Windsor unit. Staff B was
asked who was in charge and stated that they did not have a supervisor during the night shift and that all
nurses were in charge. Staff B was asked if she opened the main entrance door for the surveyor and replied
she did not. Staff B was asked to contact the manager on duty.
On 06/25/24 at 6:32 AM, an interview was conducted with Staff C, RN in the [NAME] Unit on the first floor,
who stated she has been working in the facility since 02/2024 on the 11:00 PM- 7:00 AM shift. Staff C was
asked if she opened the main entrance door for the surveyor and replied she did not hear a doorbell for her
to open the door.
On 06/25/24 at 7:05 AM, an interview was conducted with Staff D, in the [NAME] Unit, who stated she
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
Page 1 of 4
Event ID:
105506
Printed: 05/28/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105506
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce
7300 Del Prado Circle South
Boca Raton, FL 33433
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
has been working in the facility for two and half years. Staff D was asked regarding the facility's protocol to
follow once someone is at the main entrance door and rings the doorbell for entry. Staff D stated that once
she hears the doorbell, she checks the I-pad camera and pointed to the I-Pad located at the nurse's station.
Staff D continued to state that if she cannot view the person, she goes to the main entrance door. Staff D
added if she does not know who the person is, she would not let the person in. Staff D stated she then will
ask their name and what they are there for, check the resident record to make sure the person is listed,
then she lets them come in. Staff D stated she did not open the entrance main door this morning for the
surveyor's entry.
On 06/25/24 at 7:12 AM, an interview was conducted with Staff E, RN in the [NAME] Unit- first floor who
stated she has been working in the facility for nine months on the 11:00 PM-7:00 AM shift. Staff E was
asked regarding visitors during her shift and stated that usually they don't let people in at night unless the
resident is on hospice. The hospice staff calls the family, and they may come at night. Staff E pointed to an
I-Pad located at the nurse's station and stated that it works 95% of the time, added sometimes she could
open the main entrance door for the Pharmacy person, and the X-ray Technician or the Phlebotomist. Staff
E stated she did not open the entrance main door this morning for the surveyor's entry and added probably
someone in the [NAME] Unit may have.
On 06/25/24 at 7:47 AM, an entrance conference was conducted with the facility's Administrator. During an
interview, the Administrator was apprised that someone opened the automatic main entrance door remotely
for the surveyor to enter the facility at 6:14 AM. The Administrator was informed that no staff member came
to the door to identify the surveyor, and no one asked questions before allowing entry. The Administrator
stated the staff should have come and opened the door for the surveyor. He added there was a camera at
the first-floor unit and there was an intercom, and the staff was able to speak to the surveyor via intercom.
The Administrator was asked to submit a copy of the facility's Protocol related to letting visitors in during the
11:00 PM-7:00 AM shift. The Administrator provided the facility's Visitation policy.
On 06/25/24 at 12:50 PM, during an interview, the Administrator stated they were able to identify the staff
member who opened the door to the surveyor and added the staff will be educated regarding the process
of letting a visitor in the facility after hours.
On 06/26/24 at 4:10 PM, during an interview, the Administrator stated that the facility had a front desk
person from around 7:30 AM to around 9:00 PM; if a visitor comes after 9:00 PM and before someone is at
the desk, the [NAME] unit staff was the only unit able to let someone in. The Administrator stated the staff
will come to the front desk, instruct the person to complete a questionnaire on the Advanced entry machine
and direct them to the room.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105506
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 4
Printed: 05/28/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105506
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce
7300 Del Prado Circle South
Boca Raton, FL 33433
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 0686
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
observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a resident received wound care
consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 sampled resident for wound care (Resident #3).
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Wound Care revised on 10/2010 documented .use disposable cloth
(paper towel is adequate) to establish a clean field on resident's overbed table, place all items to be used
during the procedure on the clean field .put on exam glove, loosen tape and remove dressing, pull glove
over dressing and discard into appropriate receptacle, wash and dry hands thoroughly, put on gloves .use
no-touch technique .pour liquid solutions directly on gauze sponges .apply treatment as indicated .dress
wound .be certain all clean items are on clean field .use clean field saturated with alcohol to wipe overbed
table . take only the disposable supplies that are necessary for the treatment in the room .
Review of Resident #3's clinical record documented an admission on [DATE] and a readmission on [DATE].
The resident's diagnoses included Quadriplegia, Anoxia Brain Damage, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1,
Contractures, and Neuromuscular Dysfunction of Bladder.
Review of Resident #3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE] documented a Brief
Interview of the Mental Status (BIMS) score of 0, indicating that the resident had severe cognition
impairment. The assessment documented under Functional Abilities and Goals showed that the resident
was dependent on the staff to complete the activities of daily living.
Review of Resident #3's Wound Care Specialist note dated 06/19/24 documented a Stage 3 Right buttock
pressure wound with measurements as 3.4 centimeters (cm) length by 3.3 cm width by 0.4 cm depth. The
pressure wound was acquired while in the facility.
Review of Resident #3's physician order dated 06/19/24 documented, Cleanse right buttock with normal
saline, apply Leptospermum Honey and calcium alginate topically, cover with foam dressing, change daily
and as needed for wound care.
On 06/26/24 at 9:36 AM, wound care observation for Resident #3 performed by the facility's dedicated
wound care nurse (WCN) started. Observation revealed the WCN placed on a foam tray, one vial of normal
saline solution, an opened tube of Medihoney, one Calcium Alginate with antibacterial Silver 2 x 2 dressing,
a few gauze sponges, one bordered dressing, and a pair of scissors from the treatment cart's drawer. The
WCN was assisted by Staff F, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
On 06/26/24 at 9:40 AM, observation revealed the WCN entered the resident's room and placed the foam
tray with the wound care supplies on top of the resident's overbed table without establishing a clean field.
The WCN went to the bathroom away from the wound care supplies, to perform hand hygiene, donned
gloves and returned to the resident's bedside. Observation revealed the WCN removed the soiled dressing,
tightened up the dressing, looked around and placed the dressing on top of the pad underneath the
resident.
Further observation revealed the WCN did not remove her pair of gloves after the removal of a soiled/dirty
dressing. The WCN, with the same pair of gloves, reached the vial of normal saline solution,
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105506
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
Printed: 05/28/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105506
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce
7300 Del Prado Circle South
Boca Raton, FL 33433
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 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
squeezed the solution into the residents' open wound, reached and opened a sponge gauze packaging,
removed the gauze and cleaned the wound. The WCN then reached the Calcium Alginate packaging,
removed the alginate gauze and cut up a piece with a pair of scissors. The WCN disinfected the scissors in
front of the surveyor prior to use it. Observation revealed the WCN touched and held the calcium alginate
gauze with her soiled gloves, applied Medihoney to the alginate gauze and then placed it on the open
wound, opened the bordered dressing packaging and applied on top of the calcium alginate gauze.
Further observation revealed the WCN, with her soiled pair of gloves, reached to her uniform pocket, pulled
a sharpie marker to write on the bordered dressing. Furthermore, observation revealed the WCN retrieved
the soiled dressing she placed on the bed pad underneath the resident, with her gloved hand and stated
she will throw it away. The WCN discarded the foam tray and soiled dressing into a trash container bag in
the bathroom, placed the scissors and the Medihoney tube on top of the sink, removed her gown,
performed hand hygiene then carried the scissors and the Medihoney tube and placed both on top of the
treatment cart. The WCN disinfected the pair of scissors, placed the pair of scissors and the Medihoney
tube in the first drawer of the treatment cart. Resident #3's wound care was completed at 9:53 AM.
On 06/26/24 at 9:54 AM, an interview was conducted the WCN who was asked when she would change
gloves during the procedure and stated she will change gloves if the wound was bloody. The WCN was
asked again to state the wound care procedure and stated she will remove the soiled/previous dressing and
will put on a new pair of gloves because she will do a new dressing and does not want to introduce bacteria
to the wound. The WCN stated she should not put the Medihoney tube back in the cart because of the risk
of infection, and it should be left in the resident's room.
On 06/26/24 at 1:34 PM, during an interview, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was apprised of the
wound care observations findings. The ADON stated the WCN had to change gloves after the removal of
the soiled/previous dressing and that the Medihoney should not be put back in the treatment cart once it
was in the resident's room.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105506
If continuation sheet
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2 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F584 - Safe Environment
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.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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What happened during the June 26, 2024 survey of ENCORE AT BOCA RATON REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE?
This was a inspection survey of ENCORE AT BOCA RATON REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE on June 26, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ENCORE AT BOCA RATON REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE on June 26, 2024?
Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."
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This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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