F 0565
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, review of Resident Council meeting minutes, and policy review, the facility failed to respond
appropriately to voiced requests of 12 residents, who attended the 05/25/23 Resident Council meeting, for
a new Resident Council President, including voiced complaints by 3 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #24,
#48, and #401).
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
Review of the policy, titled, Resident Council Meetings revised 1/2023 documented, in part, Policy
Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. The Resident Council is a formal resident group with a
President who is appointed by other residents. c. The residents may request for a new vote for President. 6.
The group may appoint a resident to take notes / maintain meeting minutes, or may elect that the Activity
director / designated liaison to take notes / maintain minutes. Meeting minutes may include, but are not
limited to: . c. Issues discussed. 7. The facility shall act upon concerns and recommendations of the
Council, make attempts to accommodate recommendations to the extent practicable, and communicate its
decisions to the Council.
Review of the Resident Council Handbook, published by the Florida Ombudsman Program, and created
August 2018 documented, in part, Elections: Elections of officers/representatives shall be held every
(period of time). The elections will be conducted using written ballots listing nominations for each office.
Nominations will be made at the meeting prior to the election.
Review of the record revealed Resident #24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current
Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documented a Brief Interview for Mental Status
(BIMS) score of 15, on a 0 to 15 scale, indicating Resident #24 was alert and oriented. Further review of
this MDS revealed it was very important for Resident #24 to be involved in group activities.
Review of the record revealed Resident #24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current
MDS dated [DATE] documented Resident #24 had a BIMS score of 15, and that group activities were very
important.
Review of the record revealed Resident #401 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current
MDS dated [DATE] documented Resident #401 had a BIMS score of 15, and that group activities were very
important.
During an interview on 06/20/23 at 9:19 AM, Resident #24 stated that last week, her roommate and
Resident Council President, Resident #48, returned to their room stating, Mr. so and so is our new
president. Resident #24 passionately described how they tried to have an election without informing all
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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Residents Affected - Few
of the residents, including herself and Resident #48, and how the facility was unaware of and did not follow
the resident council handbook. Resident #24 stated she researched and found a nursing home resident
council handbook online, published by the Florida Ombudsman Program. Resident #24 described how the
handbook described there should be nominations at a meeting with elections at a subsequent meeting.
Resident #24 stated after she brought the handbook to the attention of the Director of Nursing (DON), a
copy was provided to the Resident Council, and she was told they would have an election following those
guidelines.
During this same interview with Resident #24, her roommate and Resident Council President, Resident
#48 was in the room. Resident #48 stated she was told she could not run for president again. Resident #48
stated she agreed with everything her roommate had just reported. During a subsequent interview on
06/22/23 at 9:54 AM, Resident #48 stated she had spoken with the East Unit Manager and the Activity
Director about her concerns with the Resident Council election process. Resident #48 stated she had not
been informed of the election, she just happened to go into the Activity room and saw residents voting.
During an interview on 06/20/23 at 10:29 AM, Resident #401 stated, (Name of Activity Director) told me I
was president. I don't remember any voting going on.
During an interview on 06/22/23 at 5:16 PM, when asked what was going on with the Resident Council and
a possible election, the East Unit Manager stated she had heard from the Activity Director that the
residents wanted a new president. The East Unit Manager stated she was unsure of the process, but heard
something about voting. The East Unit Manager stated she was unaware of specifics, but there was some
sort of meeting or gathering and Resident #48, the Resident Council President, became very upset. The
East Unit Manager stated other residents became upset as well.
During an interview on 06/22/23 at 5:56 PM, when asked what happened when the residents became upset
about a Resident Council President election last week, the Director Of Nursing (DON) stated they were
walking out of their morning meeting, when a resident came up to her and said she needed to go to the
Activity Room, because a group of residents were upset. The DON stated she went out to the group, and
Resident #48, Resident Council President, informed her they were going to have voting and she had not
been informed. The DON sated the residents had ballots that were provided by Activity Director. The DON
stated she told the group that everyone should have been informed and that they would have an election
the right way. When asked if she spoke with the Activity Director about the lack of informing Resident #48
about an upcoming election, the DON stated she did, and that the Activity Director told her Resident #48
was informed. The DON stated they Googled and found a Resident Council Handbook (referring to the one
from the Ombudsman Program), and provided it to the Resident Council President and [NAME] President.
During an interview on 06/22/23 at 6:09 PM, when asked the process for electing a new Resident Council
President and what happened recently, the Activity Director stated the residents told her they wanted a new
president, and she told them, I have nothing to do with the president and elections. The Activity Director
stated she did speak with the previous administrator who told her the residents had to do it, and she kept
telling the residents she couldn't touch it or be part of it. When asked if she made the ballots for the
residents, as described by the DON, the Activity Director stated she had as she thought that was what she
should do. When asked if she informed all of the residents about the election, the Activity Director stated
she did during the May 2023 Resident Council meeting, as there was a discussion that some of the
residents wanted a new election. The Activity Director explained she asked high functioning residents in the
facility if they wanted to be on the ballot, and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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Residents Affected - Few
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then made up the ballot for the residents to fill out. When asked if she asked the current Resident Council
President if she wanted to run again, the Activity Director stated she had not. When asked why she did not
ask Resident #48, the Activity Director stated, It didn't cross my mind. The Activity Director was asked for
the May 2023 Resident Council meeting minutes.
Review of the Resident Council meeting minutes dated 05/25/23 at 2 PM lacked any documented
discussion of the resident's discussion of wanting a new Resident Council president or wanting a new
election.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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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.
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a clean and sanitary environment for 5 of
39 sampled residents, as evidenced by Residents #4, #19, #27, and #91 had dirty wheelchairs and the
facility system for cleaning of wheelchairs was not effective and Resident #68 had voiced complaints of
continued spilt urine from his roommate. The facility also failed to repair the laundry room floor.
The findings included:
1. Review of the Wheelchair Cleaning Calendar for April, May, and June 2023 revealed the wheelchair for
Resident #4 was scheduled for cleaning on 05/16/23, the wheelchair for Resident #19 was scheduled for
cleaning on 04/04/23 and 05/18/23, and the wheelchair for Resident #27 was scheduled for cleaning on
04/04/23 and 05/28/23.
An observation on 06/19/23 at 3:51 PM revealed the wheelchair for Resident #4 was dirty with debris and
food particles noted on the foot padding, the wheal spokes were dust laden, and the seat was stained.
Resident #4 was currently in bed and the wheelchair was against the wall.
Photographic Evidence Obtained.
During the survey, Resident #4 remained in bed 4 of the 5 days, as per her wishes, making the wheelchair
available for cleaning.
Interviews on 06/22/23 at 4:39 PM with Staff H, Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator and on 06/23/23 at
12:58 PM with Staff I, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) revealed Resident #4 prefers to be in bed and only
gets up occasionally.
2. An observation on 06/19/23 at 9:38 AM revealed Resident #19 in the East Day Room. The wheelchair
was noted to be dirty with debris all over the wheel spokes and framing.
Photographic Evidence Obtained.
3. An observation on 06/19/23 at 10:11 AM revealed the wheelchair wheels and framing for Resident #27
was dirty and the covering over the wheelchair seat pad was ripped and torn.
Photographic Evidence Obtained.
During an interview on 06/23/23 at 10:59 AM, the Director of Housekeeping was asked about the
wheelchair cleaning schedule. The Director of Housekeeping stated the cleaning is completed by the
housekeeping staff. The Director stated it was very difficult to do because more often than not the residents
are up in their wheelchairs. When told Resident #4 had not been up all week until today, the Director did not
have a response. The Director explained they start at 7 AM, they may have five on the schedule for the day,
but it was often difficult to get more than one cleaned from the schedule because they were being used.
During this interview, Resident #91 was noted sitting in the hallway, and food particles were noted on all the
wheel spokes. The Director of Housekeeping agreed that wheelchair needed to be cleaned as well.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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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
4. An observation of the laundry room on 06/23/23 at 11:05 AM revealed the tile floor was visibly stained
and multiple tiles were missing and or worn.
Photographic Evidence Obtained.
During this observation Staff L, Laundry Aide, explained that was the only environmental issue noted last
year, and was commented on by the survey team.
During an interview on 06/23/23 at 11:28 AM, the Maintenance Director agreed with the observation, and
revealed he had just returned from an extended leave, but it was on his list of things to do.
5. On 06/20/23 at 11:31 AM, Resident #68 stated, his roommate has been throwing urine all over the floor
in his room, and the room has been having strong urine odor. He stated, I need that taken care of. He
revealed he has complained about it to the staff, and they have not done anything about it. During tour in
the resident's room, the room did have strong urine odor.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must
establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
policy, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a grievance was filed and followed through
for 2 of 2 sampled residents who voiced concerns regarding care and missing items, Resident #52 and
#58.
The findings included:
Review of the policy titled, resident and family grievances date implemented 11/2020, date reviewed /
revised 03/08/22 by clinical services indicated, in part, the policy of this facility is 'to support each resident's
and family member's right to voice grievances without discrimination, reprisal or fear of discrimination or
reprisal. Definitions included prompt efforts to resolve include facility acknowledgement of a complaint /
grievance and actively working toward resolution of that complaint / grievance. The policy explanation and
compliance guidelines: 1. the social services director or designee will serve as the designated grievance
official for the facility. 2. The grievance official is responsible for overseeing the grievance process; receiving
and tracking grievances through to their conclusion; leading any necessary investigations by the facility;
maintaining the confidentiality of all information associated with grievances, issuing written grievance
decisions to the resident; and coordinator with state and federal agencies as necessary in light of specific
allegations. 8. Grievances may be voiced in the following forums: a) verbal complaint to a staff member or
grievance official. b) Written complaint to a staff member or grievance official. c) written complaint to an
outside party. d) verbal complaint during resident or family council meetings. e) via company toll free
customer service line (if applicable). 10 procedure b) the staff member receiving the grievance will record
the nature and specifics of the grievance on the designated grievance form or assist the resident or family
member to complete the form. c) forward the grievance form to the grievance official as soon as practicable)
b) the grievance official will take steps to resolve the grievance, and record information about the grievance,
and those actions, on the grievance form. e) the grievance official, or designee, will keep the resident
appropriately apprised of progress towards resolution of the grievances. 12. The facility will make prompt
efforts to resolve grievances.'
1. Record review revealed Resident #58 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a re-admission
on [DATE], and diagnoses that included Quadriplegia (paralysis that affects all a person 's limbs and body
from neck down), and Depression. The quarterly MDS, reference date 04/14/23, revealed BIMS score of 15
indicated Resident #58 was cognitively intact. This MDS recorded no mood and behavior concern. It was
revealed Resident #58 required total dependence assistance with care.
On 06/19/23 at 2:35 PM, an interview was held with Resident #58. He stated, the facility had lost his
scarves called (Shemaghs), was missing 10 of them which was more than $20 a piece. He explained, the
facility had a scabies outbreak, they took his shemaghs to the laundry, they did not have his name on them,
he never got them back. He stated several times that the facility never replaced them. He stated that
'recently the facility confiscated his camera and SD cards, they never returned them to him, nobody knows
anything about them.' He stated he was missing his personal slider sheet, and his personal Hoyer pad. He
further explained an agency nurse dumped pills on him while administering his medications as the nurse
had too many pills in the medicine cup. The nurse was working a double (double shift), she tried to give him
morning and afternoon pills together, then gave him his 'evening pills and 11 PM pills' together, and was
given his sleeping pills at 6 PM. This incident happened in May 2023; he filed a grievance about it, and he
has not heard of a resolution or anything about it.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 06/23/23 at 1:48 PM another interview was held with Resident #58 who stated, the facility doesn't
always file grievances for him, he sometimes relies on the staff to write his grievance for him as he is
incapable to due to contractures of his hands.
Review of grievances lacked evidence of the mentioned concerns (missing personal property and
medications).
On 06/23/23 at 1:37 PM, an interview was conducted with the Social Service Director (who has been
working at the facility since June 19, 2023) and her Assistant, and they confirmed there were not any
grievances filed regarding missing items for Resident #58.
At 1:58 PM, another interview was held with the Social Service Director and her Assistant. The surveyor
had shown them a copy of an email that Resident #58 had sent to the MDS coordinator on October 19,
2022, at 6:21 PM. The email read, '[MDS coordinator name], the items that are missing / confiscated while
the resident was here at the facility; One is the receipts for my shemaghs, confiscated camera with memory
card, and lost timer. The timer I used for my repositioning during time was in my wheelchair cannot be
replaced since the manufacture was brought out & are no longer manufactured. The 2nd is what it cost to
replace the items that were purchased through (an online store). How do I proceed in the reimbursement
for all items? Replacement cost plus taxes: $351.00 cost of merchandise loss plus $22.86 tax, plus $56.00,
[NAME] mechanical indivisible clock timer for a total of $429.86 cents.'
During the interview process, the Social Service Assistant voiced he had no knowledge regarding these
grievances, and there was no investigation initiated. Review of receipts provided for Resident #58 revealed
that on January 17, 2018, the resident ordered an Arabic scarf 100% shemagh for the grand total of
$25.99; On February 25, 2018, the resident had ordered [NAME] medical invisible clock vibrating timer for
the grand total of $56.00; On September 21, 2018, the resident ordered an Arabic scarf 100% shemagh for
the grand total of $10.99; On December 22, 2018, the resident ordered Arabic scarf 100% shemagh for the
grand total of $27.99; and On March 21, 2021, the resident ordered TETHYS wireless camera 1080p indoor
[work with [NAME]] for the grand total of $43.38. When the Social Service Assistant was asked for the
investigation regarding these missing items, he did not provide any.
At 3:20 PM, the Social Service Assistant voiced that he spoken to the MDS coordinator, who revealed she
only had emails up to 6 months from December 2022 to present June 2023. She did not have any emails
before December 2022, and she did was not able to find the email sent by Resident #58 in October 19,
2022.
2. Record review revealed Resident #52 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that
included Thyroid Disorder. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, reference date
04/28/23, revealed Resident #52 had Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating
Resident #52 was cognitively intact. Further review of Resident #52's record revealed a psychiatrist note for
date of service of 04/12/23. The note was uploaded in the computer system, under miscellaneous, with an
uploaded date of 04/18/23. The psychiatrist note indicated: the reason for Referral / Chief complaint was for
Psychosis, Insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and Dementia. It was revealed Resident #52 'had past medical
history of adjustment disorder with anxiety. She was being seen due to hitting staff and resisting care. She
(Resident #52) described her mood as agitated. She states she has trouble falling asleep a couple of nights
per week. She states her depressed mood is related to her care.'
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Another psychiatrist note was reviewed for date of service of 05/10/23, for Referral / Chief complaint:
Depression. Resident #52 had past medical history of bipolar disorder and dementia. She was being seen
due to depression and at the request of her son. During the visit, she has a sad affect. She admitted to
feeling down because she does not want to have to stay here (at the facility). She continued to feel
unmotivated.
Residents Affected - Few
A review of the grievance log dated April 2023, May 2023, and June 2023, lacked evidence of Resident
#52's name regarding care concern. On 06/23/23 at 1:00 PM, an interview was conducted with the social
service director and her assistance; with an inquiry made regarding if a grievance was filed for Resident
#52. During the interview, the social service assistant (who had been working at the facility since February
2023) revealed there wasn't any grievance filed for Resident #52. During this time, a side-by-side review of
Resident #52's records was conducted with the social service director and her assistance, with review of
the psychiatric note dated 04/12/23. The social service assistant voiced, 'in this situation he would have
gone in to do a psychosocial assessment on Resident #52 and filed a grievance for her.' He voiced he had
no knowledge that Resident #52 had voiced concern about her care to the psychiatrist. The surveyor
explained the psychiatric note was uploaded under miscellaneous since April 18, 2023.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans for 2 of 39
sampled residents, related to smoking for Resident #82 and related to anticoagulant use for Resident #72.
The findings included:
1. Review of the record revealed Resident #82 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent
diagnoses that included a stroke affecting her right side, Dysphagia (difficulty with speech), and nicotine
dependence. A progress note by the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) dated 03/20/23 revealed
Resident #82 was found by staff smoking in her room. The resident was educated on the smoking times
and a schedule was posted in her room. At that time, as per the note, Resident #82 agreed to follow the
smoking schedule and policy. This note further documented, Will continue plan of care.
An observation on 06/20/23 at 1:29 PM revealed Resident #82 smoking outside with a group of other
residents, accompanied by the Activity Director. Additional observation throughout the survey period
(06/19-23/23) revealed Resident #82 safely smoking outside, was able to independently wheel herself from
her room to the smoking area, and had the posted smoking times in her room.
Review of the current care plans lacked any care plan related to Resident #82 being a smoker.
During an interview on 06/22/23 at 4:42 PM, when asked about a care plan related to Resident #82
smoking, Staff H, Regisitered Nurse / Minimum Data Set Coordinator, stated she added one today. When
asked what prompted her to do so, Staff H explained she was the guardian angel for Resident #82, and
during a room search today, she found an empty box of cigarettes in the resident's room.
2. Record review revealed Resident #72, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with re-admission on
[DATE], with a diagnosis that included anemia. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), reference date
05/08/23, recorded a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating Resident #72 was
cognitively intact.
Review of the physician order dated 03/26/23 for Rivaroxaban Oral Tablet 2.5 MG (anticoagulant)
documented to give 1 tablet by mouth in the evening for coronary artery disease (CAD). There was no
comprehensive care plan initiated since Resident #72 started this medication in March 2023 to June 2023.
On 06/23/23 at 10:19 AM, a side-by-side review of Resident #72's records were conducted with Staff H,
Registered Nurse / MDS Coordinator, in search of care plan for the anticoagulant medication usage. Staff H
confirmed there was no related care plan. After the surveyor brought the finding to Staff H's attention, she
said she would initiate a care plan.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident
#15 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a BIMS of 14, indicating intact cognition. Resident #15 had
diagnoses that included Cancer, Anemia, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, End
Stage Renal Disease, Neurogenic Bladder and Hypothyroidism. The admission MDS indicted Resident #14
required extensive assistance with her all her activities of daily living, except for eating, which required
supervision (oversight, encouragement and/or cueing). Resident #15 was under Hospice services.
Residents Affected - Few
On 06/19/23 at 9:35 AM, Resident #15 was observed having difficulty drinking from a regular glass with a
straw. The straw kept moving away from her mouth, and she was getting frustrated with trying to get the
straw to drink. Resident #15 had trouble feeding herself with regular utensils. She stated she couldn't feed
herself the oatmeal that was served to her. She managed just a few bites before it got cold, so she left it
uneaten. The resident continued to struggle with getting straw in her mouth to drink her milk. During the
observation, her roommate finally got up and came over to help her by holding the cup and straw to her
mouth.
On 06/20/23 at 9:25 AM, Resident #15 was observed in bed with her head angled to the right side. She
stated the stiffness in her neck was getting worse. She couldn't move it, and it was difficult for her to eat.
She stated she had not received any assistance with her meals yesterday or this morning for breakfast. She
also stated that she is now having ear pain.
On 06/21/23 09:46 AM, Resident #15 was observed lying in bed on her back. She stated, My neck is a little
better today. The Hospice nurse came in and told me that I may have had a mini stroke. The nurse gave me
more pain meds. Resident #15 stated, If it wasn't for my roommate, I wouldn't get any help with my meal or
get my hair brushed or get help with brushing my teeth. The roommate, Resident #95, confirmed these
statements made by Resident #15.
On 06/21/23 at 10:07 AM, Resident #15's CNA (Staff E) stated, I served the resident her breakfast, but she
didn't want to be washed up yet. I checked her and she didn't need changed. I don't have her every day; this
is the first time this week. She gets a shower when she wants one, and sometimes, she is out of bed. I
open the food containers for her, but she can eat by herself; she just eats slowly. This CNA made no
mention of Resident #15 having difficulty with drinking from her cup or eating her food.
The Nutrition assessment dated [DATE] documented:
Note: .Res reported appetite is low r/t [related to] not being able to see food on tray r/t not being sit upright.
Res independent at meals .encourage PO [oral] intake at meals, cut up meats at meals r/t resident request,
offer house shake BID [twice a day] r/t poor PO intake at mealtimes. Monitor and evaluate PRN [as
needed].
A review of Resident #15's care plans dated 05/18/23 documented:
Dietary: Resident is at risk for Malnutrition.
Interventions included: Honor food preferences within meal plan; monitor and report to Dietitian/MD any
changes in nutritional status (ability to feed self .) as indicated; monitor po intake of
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
meals/fluids; provide adaptive equipment as needed; set up trays/supervise/cue/assist as needed with
meals and allow adequate time to consume food/fluids provided.
At risk for fluid deficits: Monitor daily and notify MD of changes to mucous membranes and skin turgor.
On 06/21/23 at 1:00 PM, the Consultant Dietitian was interviewed. After reviewing Resident 15's notes, the
dietitian stated that she remembered the resident and at the time of evaluation, Resident #15 could feed
herself but needed a longer time to complete her meal. Resident #15 had gained 4 pounds since
admission. It was then brought to the Dietitian's attention at this time that the resident was having issues
drinking her milk without assistance, and the resident had stated she needed help with her meal. The
Dietitian acknowledged that she was not aware of any changes to the resident's ability to drink or feed
herself, and that the expectations are that the care staff are to notify her if there is a change regarding
resident's eating ability.
On 06/21/23 at 1:44 PM, the Consultant Dietitian stated that she interviewed Resident #15, and Resident
#15 confirmed she was having trouble drinking her milk because she couldn't see where the straw was, but
the resident denied needing help with her meal to the Dietitian. The Dietitian recommended a handled sippy
cup to the resident, and the resident was agreeable with this change. The Dietitian was also going to
recommend OT (occupational therapy) to evaluate the resident. The Dietitian recommended the resident to
eat in the day room with other residents and the resident stated she did not want to get out of bed because
it is too painful.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care and services to ensure
3 of 6 sampled residents' ability to feed themselves did not diminish. Supervision and cueing during meals
were not consistently provided to Residents #4 and #63. Staff failed to identify and change eating
equipment to allow Resident #15 to continue to drink fluids independently.
The findings included:
1. Review of the record revealed Resident #4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was moved to her
current room on 01/28/23. Review of the current Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE]
revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00, indicating the resident did not respond
correctly to part of the interview and did not finish the interview. This same MDS documented Resident #4
needed supervision for eating, defined as oversight, encouragement, or cueing.
During a observation on 06/19/23 at 8:46 AM, Resident #4 was sitting up in bed with the breakfast tray in
front of her. The fork and knife remained in the clear plastic protective covering and the spoon was on the
breakfast plate. The scrambled eggs were partially eaten, and the oatmeal was untouched. A partially eaten
bagel was lying on the resident's stomach and she was using her fingers reaching for the diced fruit.
Photographic Evidence Obtained.
An observation of the lunch meal for Resident #4 on 06/19/23 at 12:34 PM revealed the meal was set up
and included a citrus gelatin for dessert but the spoon remained in the plastic protective covering. The
gelatin remained untouched.
On 06/21/23 at 12:02 PM, Staff J and Staff K, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), repositioned Resident
#4 for lunch and provided a tray with set up, then left the room. At 12:08 PM, the resident had only drunk
her glass of juice. Photographic Evidence Obtained.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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 0676
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
The surveyor remained across the hallway within view of the resident. As of 12:33 PM, no staff had entered
the room and the lunch tray remained untouched except for the drink. Resident #4 had her hand on an
empty coffee cup and would gently tap it on her table. At 12:49 PM, Staff I, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),
went into the room and addressed the resident, took the resident's fork and moved the cut-up chicken
around and stated, You don't like the chicken? Resident #4 stated, No. The LPN asked, Do you want
something else and Resident #4 stated, No. After Staff I left the room, Resident #4 ate a few bites. The LPN
returned to her medication cart and informed the surveyor that the resident did not like the chicken. The
LPN then stated, Maybe she would like a PB&J (peanut butter and jelly sandwich). Staff I returned to
Resident #4, asked her if she would like a PB&J, the surveyor did not hear an answer although the LPN
stated she declined the offer. At no time did Staff I encourage Resident #4 to eat.
At 12:53 PM, Staff J, CNA, entered the room and stated, (Name of resident) are you finished? and the
resident stated, Yes. The CNA did not encourage the resident to eat and then took the tray. The lunch plate
was untouched and only a bite or two of pudding was consumed. Further observation of the coffee cup
revealed it was from a previous meal as the bottom of the cup contained a now solid substance (appeared
to be old coffee). Photographic Evidence Obtained. Staff J, CNA stated, She loves her coffee.
A progress note written by the East Unit Manager, dated 05/11/23, documented a Care Plan Meeting was
held with a discussion regarding the percentage of meals consumed. This note further documented that
nursing staff were to continue to try and motivate Resident #4 daily during ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
Review of the current care plan created 06/03/21 by the Registered Dietician documented Resident #4 was
at risk for malnutrition related to numerous comorbidities and varied oral intake at meals. The care plan goal
included consuming at least 50% of all meals daily, with staff reinforcement of the importance of
maintaining the diet ordered and encouragement to comply.
During an interview on 06/23/23 at 12:58 PM, Staff I, LPN, stated Resident #4 did not need assistance
once her tray was set up. When asked if the resident needed encouragement, Staff I stated she did need
encouragement at times.
2. Review of the record revealed Resident #63 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The resident's
diagnoses included protein calorie malnutrition, head injury, dementia without behaviors, and mood
disorders. Review of the current MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented the resident had a BIMS
score of 9, on a scale of 0 to 15, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. This MDS documented the
resident could eat independently with set up help only.
During an observation on 06/19/23 at 12:35 PM, Resident #63 was in bed with her lunch tray in front of her.
The thick slice of ham was not cut up. When asked if she wanted it cut up, the resident stated 'no'. At 12:50
PM, the food on the lunch tray had not been touched and Resident #63 had her eyes closed. When asked if
she wanted to eat, Resident #63 stated, Yea, wanna eat while food is hot. Continued observation until 1:01
PM lacked any staff assistance and no further consumption of food.
An observation on 06/20/23 at 2:11 PM revealed the lunch tray for Resident #63 that would have been
delivered between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM was still in front of the resident and was essentially untouched.
The four-ounce nutritional shake was also untouched. Photographic Evidence Obtained.
On 06/21/23 at 8:32 AM, Resident #63 was observed in bed, with a breakfast tray on the over the bed table
and was not eating. The oatmeal and orange juice remain covered from the kitchen. At 9:06 AM,
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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 0676
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #63 was holding a fork with food on it, over the plate, but was not bringing it to her mouth. At 9:14
AM, the resident had put the fork down and no additional food had been consumed. Continued
observations until 9:58 AM revealed Staff K, CNA was in and out of the room several times with no verbal
encouragement or cueing, nor assistance with the meal provided. At this point the door was closed and at
10:06 AM, Resident #63 was taken to the East Day Room. Observation of the breakfast tray revealed the
oatmeal and orange juice were still covered and untouched. Two bites of an English muffin had been taken.
The jelly and butter were untouched and in the original containers.
During an observation on 06/21/23 at 12:35 PM, Resident #63 was wheeled into the East Day Room,
where multiple residents were eating. Staff K, CNA, took the resident part-way into the room, did not see an
easy open spot to sit the resident at any of the tables, and told Resident #63 she would take her back to her
room. The lunch tray was provided and set up. Continued observations until 1:20 PM lacked any staff
cueing or assistance, and the resident had only consumed the four ounces of the nutritional shake. When
asked what she was eating, Resident #63 replied, Chicken. I haven't' eaten that much of it yet. As of 1:27
PM, no additional food or drink had been consumed, nor had any staff cued or assisted.
Review of a Nutritional Risk Screen completed by the Registered Dietician on 05/11/23 documented the
intake of Resident #63 continues to be insufficient to needs. Additional supplements were added with the
instructions for staff to encourage high protein foods.
Review of a progress note dated 05/16/23 by the East Unit Manager revealed a care plan meeting was
held, and the resident's weight and food consumption were discussed. This note documented that staff
would continue to encourage Resident #63 to participate with ADLs, and to continue with the plan of care.
Review of the current care plan created 01/20/21 and revised 05/19/23, and the supplemental CNA [NAME]
documented staff were to set up trays / supervise / cue / assist as needed with meals. This [NAME] also
documented, When setting up meal tray, uncover plate, assist with opening containers, pouring liquids,
cutting up food, etc. as needed or as desired.
On 01/06/23, Resident #63 weighed 140.8 lbs (pounds). On 06/01/23, the resident weighed 128.8 pounds
which is an 8.52 % loss over a six-month period.
During an interview on 06/23/23 at 12:03 PM, Staff P, Restorative Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),
explained there was no current restorative dining program, but that she had assisted Resident #63 with
eating. Staff P volunteered that she had put the fork in the resident's hand and that she ate with
encouragement. When asked specifically what Resident #63 could do regarding meals, Staff P stated, She
can feed herself, but you need to open everything for her, and cut up everything.
During an interview on 06/23/23 at 12:58 PM, Staff I, LPN, was discussing residents on her assignment
who need assistance with meals and volunteered that Resident #63 won't let staff feed her, but with
encouragement she will eat. The LPN stated staff needed to go her room several times during a meal to
encourage her. Staff I stated the resident does better with that verbal cueing and slight assistance. When
told of the observations of at least two meals without any staff entering the room, the LPN had no
comment.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, staff failed to assist and provide care and services for 2 of 6
sampled residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Staff failed to assist Resident #63 to the
bathroom on 06/21/23 in a timely manner. Staff failed to trim the fingernails of Resident #56's contracted
right hand.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
1. Review of the record revealed Resident #63 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current
Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documented Resident #63 had a Brief Interview for
Mental Status (BIMS) score of 9, on a 0 to 15 scale, indicating the resident had moderate cognitive
impairment. Further review of this MDS documented the resident needed the extensive assist of one
person for toilet use.
Review of a progress note written by Staff R, Restorative LPN, on 02/07/23 documented Resident #63 is
requiring more physical assistance of two persons to stand, and orders were received to transfer using a
[NAME] Lift with two staff assistance. The subsequent order was written and was active at the time of the
survey. Review of the current CNA Kardex also documented the use of the [NAME] Lift by two persons for
Resident #63. Further review of the CNA Kardex for Resident #63 documented, Offer assist with toileting
upon arising, after breakfast, before lunch, after lunch, before dinner, after dinner and at bedtime to
anticipate toileting needs.
On 06/21/23 at 11:48 AM, Resident #63 was sitting near the East Day Room, and requested to go to the
bathroom. This request was heard by the Activity Assistant, who wheeled the resident to her room, and told
Staff I, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), as they passed by the medication cart. Staff I stated, We will tell
(name of Staff K), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), to assist. The Activity Assistant wheeled Resident #63
into her room, stayed with her for a few minutes, and then left the room.
At 11:56 AM, Resident #63 told the surveyor 'I need to go to the bathroom'.
At 12:01 PM, Resident #63 wheeled herself into the bathroom. No staff were present.
At 12:07 PM, Resident #63 was still in her wheelchair, facing the toilet, and stated, I can't figure this out,
pointing to the toilet.
On 06/21/23 at 12:13 PM, Resident #63 pulled the emergency call bell in the bathroom. Staff N, CNA,
answered the light and Resident #63 stated, I need help.
At 12:15 PM, Staff K, CNA, brought the lunch tray to Resident #63 and closed the door. The surveyor
immediately knocked on the door, and asked permission to enter which was granted. Resident #63 was still
in her wheelchair and was now out of the bathroom and sitting next to her bed. Staff K, CNA, was in the
process of pushing the resident's lunch in front of her on the over the bed table.
Continued observation by the surveyor from 11:48 AM through 12:16 PM lacked any observation of two
staff in the resident's room at the same time.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
At 12:16 PM, after surveyor questioning the resident's request to use the bathroom. Staff N, CNA stated
they would take Resident #63 to the large bathroom to use the [NAME]-Lift for transfer to the toilet.
During an interview on 06/21/23 at 2:52 PM, Staff K, CNA, stated she was not told around lunch time that
Resident #63 needed to go to the bathroom, but found out while in the room of Resident #63 just prior to
the lunch delivery. Staff K stated she and Staff J, CNA, assisted Resident #63 to the bathroom in her room
prior to lunch, but the resident did not void (urinate). Staff K stated the resident cannot be transferred to the
toilet in her room with two persons, because the resident's bathroom is not large enough to accommodate
the [NAME] Lift, so they would need to go to the large shower room bathroom to use the lift.
During an interview on 06/22/23 at 1:33 PM, Staff J, CNA, was asked if she recalled assisting Resident #63
with Staff K, CNA, prior to or around lunch time, the day before. Staff J confirmed Resident #63 was asking
to go to the bathroom while sitting near the East Day Room on 06/21/23. Staff J stated she and Staff K took
Resident #63 to the bathroom in her room, but the resident stated she did not have to go. Staff J stated that
Staff K told Resident #63 that it was ok, and that she could go in her brief and they could clean her up later,
as it was lunch time.
During an interview on 06/23/23 at 10:05 AM, Staff N, the CNA who had answered the emergency call light
for Resident #63 on 06/21/23, confirmed she was assisting with the East unit meal trays when she heard
the emergency light. Staff N stated Resident #63 was in the bathroom and wanted to use the toilet. Staff N,
who is a CNA but currently works Central Supply, stated she did not know that she couldn't stand up. Staff
N stated she tried to get Resident #63 out of her wheelchair but could not. Staff N explained that Staff K
then came into the room and told her that she and Staff J had just put her on the toilet in her room, but she
didn't go. Staff N stated Staff K proceeded to give Resident #63 her lunch when the surveyor knocked on
the door and came into the room.
2. Record review revealed Resident #56 was admitted on [DATE]. Review of the Quarterly MDS review
revealed he had a BIMS of 0 score of 15, indicating sever cognitive impairment. Resident #56 had a
diagnosis to include Hemiplegia / Hemiparesis with a contracture of his right hand. Resident #56 required
limited assistance with his grooming needs. Resident #56 was totally dependent upon staff for the trimming
of his fingernails when needed.
On 06/19/23 at 10:00 AM, Resident #56 was observed sitting in his wheelchair in his room with a hand
splint on his right hand. The fingernails on his right hand extended well past the end of his fingertips. The
nails did not appear to have caused any skin issues on the resident's right hand at this time.
On 06/23/23 at 9:43 AM, Resident #56 was sitting in wheelchair in his room. His splint had not yet been
applied to his right hand. Resident #56 stated that his nails had been cut on his left hand, but not on his
right hand. Observation confirmed that the nails on Resident #56's right hand were still very long, but skin
on the palm of the right hand was still intact.
On 06/23/23 at 9:45 AM, Staff D (Registered Nurse / RN) stated, We have a nail technician come in to do
the resident's nails when we notice that the nails are long. She was informed that Resident #56's nails were
long and needed to be trimmed. Staff D stated she would notify the technician so he could have a trim the
next time she came into the facility.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 06/23/23 at 9:50 AM, Staff D approached this surveyor to informed that Resident #56's CNA stated that
she could trim the resident's nails and would be trimming them now. The CNA claimed that she had asked
Resident #56 about trimming his nails before, but he refused, but now the resident was willing to let her trim
them.
Residents Affected - Few
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105509
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in
charge on each shift.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient and competent staffing to
ensure care and services as evidenced by the failure to assist 1 of 6 sampled residents reviewed for
Activities of Daily Living, with toileting in a timely manner (Resident #63); failure to ensure assistance with
meals for 3 of 6 sampled residents (Residents #4, #15, and #63); failure to open the main dining room for
16 of 35 meals for meal services (all meals over the weekends and breakfast and dinner during the week);
and as per voiced concerns from 17 of 39 sampled residents (Residents #4, #63, #15, #63, #85, #48, #58,
#16, #50, #52, #90, #80, #20, #95, #359, #353, and #34).
The findings included:
1. Resident #63 requested assistance to use the bathroom on 06/21/23 at 11:48 AM and was not provided
the needed assistance of two persons to transfer to the toilet until after 12:16 PM, when she was taken to
the shower room toilet where staff could utilize a [NAME] Lift. Resident #63 voiced her request three
different times during the half hour timeframe. (Please refer to F677 for complete details).
2. Residents #4, #63, and #15 were all assessed as either needed supervision, cueing, or set up with
meals. Observations during the survey revealed a lack of supervision and cueing for Residents #4 and #63
during meals on 06/19/23, 06/20/23, and 06/21/23. Staff also failed to identify and report a need for
additional adaptive equipment to maintain the independent eating ability of Resident #15. (Please refer to
F676 for complete details).
3. During initial interviews on 06/20/23, both Residents #48 and Resident #401 mentioned separately they
enjoyed eating in the main dining room. They both explained since the pandemic, the main dining room had
only been reopened for the lunch meal, and only Monday through Friday. Observations during the survey
week lacked any meal service during the breakfast or dinner times.
During an interview on 06/23/23 at 5:32 PM, when asked why the dining room was not open on weekends
or for breakfast and dinner during the week, the Kitchen Manager explained she was contracted with the
facility starting in February of 2023. The Kitchen Manager stated it was closed during the pandemic and
was open only for lunch meals Monday through Friday. The Kitchen Manager volunteered that she was told
it was because they did not have enough staff out on the floor, and she further stated she did not have
enough staff in the kitchen to accommodate an open dining room for all meals. The Kitchen Manager stated
the residents wanted the dining room open, and it would be good for the community as well.
4. On 06/19/23 at 8:29 AM, an interview was held with Resident #85, who had a Brief Interview for Mental
Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicated he was cognitively intact, per review of the quarterly Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment, reference date 05/05/23. This MDS further revealed Resident #85 required limited
assistance by one person with the following activity of daily living care, that included: bed mobility, transfer,
dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #85 revealed he had safety and staffing concern. He
explained, the facility did not monitor the residents, there was not enough staff to monitor the residents. He
had observed residents roamed freely in the hallway. Last week a man defecated all over the floor in the
hallway, there was nobody around to help him. He has witnessed a resident scratched by another resident;
and there was nobody around to help. Resident
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105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
#85 further explained, last month he was coughing a lot; it took 4 days before getting anybody to do
anything about it. Every nurse that came in, he reported the cough to them, he would say he had something
in his lungs, they said we'll have to get you a chest x ray, then that's where it stops, they never told the
doctor or nurse practitioner. After 4 days, he finally had called his sister to intervene on his behalf. He
continued to complain about the lack of staffing, stating Staff takes 40 minutes to answer call light, so if
you're having a heart attack, you're dead.
5. On 06/19/23 at 9:00 AM, an interview was held with Resident #52, who had BIMS score of 15, indicated
she was cognitively intact per review of the annual MDS assessment, dated 04/28/23. This MDS further
revealed Resident #52 required extensive assistance by 2+ person with the following activity of daily living
care that included: bed mobility, transfer, and dressing. She required limited assistance by one person with
toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #52 revealed staffing concern and stated, I shouldn't tell you
anything, then, they'll take it out on me. The resident explained, sometimes, the facility has changed her
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the middle of the shifts, without providing advance notice, that has
caused confusion to her. Sometimes, when she was expecting the CNA who had started with her at the
beginning of the shift, then different one comes to her room. Resident #52 continued to state the facility has
been providing medications late, sometimes the facility provided the entire medications for the whole day all
at the same time. She continued to state, the facility was understaffed because some of the staff quits, the
staff doesn't answer the call light timely, it can take up to 30 minutes before they answer the call light.
6. On 06/19/23 at 9:23 AM, an interview was held with Resident #50, who had a BIMS score of 15,
indicating he was cognitively intact, per review of the quarterly MDS assessment, reference date 04/20/23.
This MDS further revealed Resident #50 required extensive assistance by one person with the following
activity of daily living care that included: bed mobility, locomotion on and off unit, dressing, toilet use and
personal hygiene. Resident #50 revealed the staff takes up 1 to 2 hours to answer call light. he stated, I
want them to take care of me and they don't. Resident #50 is currently sharing room with his father,
Resident #50 voiced the staff don't always help his father get out of bed, and it's even worse getting him in
the bed. Resident #50 further complained there was not enough staff, staff does not check on the residents
often.
7. On 06/19/23 at 1:57 PM an interview was held with Resident #16, who had a BIMS score of 14,
indicating she was cognitively intact, per review of the quarterly MDS assessment, reference date 03/29/23.
This MDS further revealed Resident #16 required extensive assistance by 2+ person with the following
activity of daily living care that included: bed mobility, transfer, and dressing. She required extensive
assistance by one person with locomotion on and off unit, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #16
complained regarding' lack of staffing, and voiced the staff took a long time to answer the call light after she
had pressed it, and she had waited half an hour for the staff to answer the call lights sometimes.'
8. On 06/19/23 at 2:35 PM, an interview was held with Resident #58, who had a BIMS score of 15,
indicating he was cognitively intact, per review of the quarterly MDS assessment, reference date 04/14/23.
This MDS further revealed Resident #58 was totally dependent on staff for assistance by 2+ person with
the following activity of daily living care included: bed mobility, transfer, dressing, and toilet use. He was
totally dependent on staff for assistance by one person with eating and personal hygiene. Resident #58
complained of staffing concern. He revealed an agency nurse dumped pills on him as the nurse had too
many pills in the medicine cup. The nurse was working a double, she tried to give him his morning and
afternoon pills together, then gave him his evening pills and 11 PM pills together, he had his sleeping pills
at 6 PM. On 06/23/23 at 2:27 PM, a grievance was filed on 05/04/22
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
regarding the call light not being within his reach. This grievance revealed Resident #58 used his [NAME] to
call the front desk for a nurse, and reported the CNA told him he could not have a shower because there
was not enough staff.
9. A resident council interview was held on 06/21/23 at 10:00 AM in the Director Of Nursing's (DON's)
office. Residents #48, #90, #80 #20 and #95 were present. The participants were asked about wait times
when they use their call buttons.
(a). Resident #90, had BIMS score of 15 indicating she was cognitively intact, per review of the quarterly
MDS assessment, reference date 04/12/23. This MDS further revealed Resident #90 required limited
assistance by one person with the following activity of daily living care that included: bed mobility, dressing,
toilet use and personal hygiene. She required extensive assistance by 2+ person with transfer. Resident
#90 stated there was not enough staff. She always waited 15-20 minutes for anyone to answer. She stated,
she called for assistance and called out for help, and no one came. Resident #90 further stated she gets
her morning medications at 11:45 AM and she's supposed to get them at 8:00 AM. She stated, I need my
medications on time due to my neurological condition.
(b) Resident #80 had BIMS score of 15 that indicated she was cognitively intact, per review of the quarterly
MDS assessment, reference date 04/13/23. This MDS further revealed Resident #80 required limited
assistance by one person with the following activity of daily living care included: bed mobility, and dressing.
Required supervision by staff with transfer, walk in room and corridor. Resident #80 stated she has waits for
an hour and 15 minutes for the CNAs to answer her call light. She stated, she has waited for 2 hours for her
medications to arrive.
(c) Resident #95 had BIMS score of 15 that indicated she was cognitively intact, per review of the
significant change MDS assessment, reference date 04/06/23. This MDS further revealed Resident #95
required extensive assistance by one person with the following activity of daily living care included: bed
mobility, dressing and toilet use, required supervision by staff with walk in room and corridor, locomotion on
and off unit, eating and required extensive by 2 + person with transfer. On 06/19/23 at 9:35 AM, Resident
#95 revealed there was not enough CNAs. She waits a long time when the call light is activated. These
confirmed issues were also stated by her roommate. Resident #95 stated her roommate always needs help
because she is unable to do anything for herself, she has called for help, and it takes anywhere from 20
minutes to 2 hours.
Residents #48, #90, #80, #20 and #95 all stated the facility is short staffed. They do not get help in a timely
manner.
10. On 06/19/23 at 08:21 AM, an interview was held with Resident #353, regarding staff. He stated the staff
walk up and down the hall and they just don't come in (into the room).
11. On 06/19/23 at 9:40 AM, Resident #34 had a BIMS score of 15 that indicated he was cognitively intact
per review of the quarterly MDS assessment, reference date 05/26/23. This MDS further revealed Resident
#34 required extensive assistance by 2+ person with the following activity of daily living care that included:
bed mobility, dressing and toilet use; required supervision by staff with walk in room and corridor,
locomotion on and off unit, eating; required extensive by 2 + person with bed mobility, transfer, and
dressing; required extensive by one person with toilet use and personal hygiene and required supervision
by one person with locomotion on/off unit and eating. Resident #34 stated this place is understaffed. When
you call for help, it can be an hour to an hour and a half wait.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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F 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
12. On 06/19/23 at 09:42 AM, Resident #359 revealed staff says they will be right back, and they come
back in an hour, this issue is mostly at dinner time. Resident #359 stated it is 'not their fault they don't have
enough people.'
Residents Affected - Some
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure follow-up with pharmacy recommendations for 1 of
5 sampled residents, Resident #72.
The findings included:
Record review revealed Resident #72 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a re-admission on
[DATE] with a diagnosis that included: Anemia. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), reference date
05/08/23, recorded a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating Resident #72 was
cognitively intact.
Review of physician order dated 04/21/23 documented for Citalopram Hydrobromide Oral Tablet 20 MG
give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day related to Major Depressive Disorder.
Another physician order dated 06/02/23 documented for Aripiprazole Oral Tablet 10 MG give 1 tablet by
mouth at bedtime related to Schizophrenia.
The pharmacist conducted Resident #72's medication review in March 2023, and the pharmacist
recommended to add behavior monitoring for the use of Citalopram (antidepressant), and aripiprazole
(antipsychotic). It was revealed there was no behavior monitoring added in Resident #72's record for the
months of April, May, and June 2023.
On 06/23/23 at 9:43 AM, a review of the April, May, June 2023 medication and treatment administration
records (MARs and TARs) was conducted with Staff H and M who were MDS coordinators. They confirmed
there was no evidence of behavior monitoring added for the psychotropic medications.
During this time, the East wing unit manager also reviewed the records, and confirmed there was no
evidence of current behavior monitoring.
On 06/23/23 at 9:50 AM, a request was made of the Director Of Nursing (DON) of the follow up regarding
pharmacy recommendation made in March 2023. The DON voiced she was going to look for it. At 10:23
AM, she returned with the pharmacist who confirmed the recommendation was made in Mach 2023,
regarding Citalopram and Aripiprazole. The DON voiced, at that time, the recommendation was made, and
the facility followed up and added the behavior monitoring March 2023. The DON revealed the resident had
gone out to the hospital on March 15 and returned March 25, and the facility failed to add the behavior
monitoring after his returned to the facility, for the aforementioned medications.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to properly store medications, for 1
of 25 sampled residents during a medication pass observation, Resident #5.
The findings included:
The facility policy, titled, Medication Administration and revised 05/24/23 documented, in part:
13) Remove medication from source, taking care not to touch medications with bare hands.
14) Administer medication as ordered in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
15) Observe resident consumption of medication.
Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis to include: Acute Chronic Congestive
Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Difficulty in
walking, Muscle weakness, and Peripheral Vascular Disease. The resident has a BIMS (Brief Interview for
Mental Status) score of 15, indicating the resident is cognitively intact.
On 06/20/23 at 4:07 PM, a medication administration observation for Resident #80 was conducted with
Staff F, Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN). When Staff F was exiting the room, the roommate of Resident
#80, (Resident #5), held up a medication cup which contained 2 pills and ask Staff F, what are these pills?
Resident #5 stated the day nurse left these this afternoon and I don't want to take them unless I know the
name of the pills and why I need to take them. Staff F looked at the pills and went to the medication cart to
identify the medications.
Staff F identified the medications as Gabapentin 600mg which is to be administered 3 times a day at 6:00
AM, 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM for Neuropathy. The second pill from the medicine cup was identified as
Diltiazem 30 mg to be given at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM for Hypertension. The Medication
Administration Record (MAR) was reviewed, and it revealed the medication Gabapentin 600 mg was
documented as given at 2:00 PM and the Diltiazem 30 mg was documented as given at 1:00 PM by Staff
G, an LPN.
On 06/20/23 at approximately 4:35 PM, the Administrator and the Regional Nurse Consultant were
interviewed concerning the medications which were left at the bedside. They stated they were already
aware about medications being left at the bedside.
On 06/23/23 at 12:01 PM, Staff G was interviewed. She was asked about the administration of the
medications to Resident # 5 on 06/20/23. She stated the facility called her at home to ask her about the
medications. She stated she administered the afternoon medications to Resident #5 on 06/20/23 and she
watched Resident #5 take them.
On 06/23/23 at 12:15 PM, Resident #5 was interviewed. She stated the pills she had in her medication cup
the other evening were from day shift of the day she saved them in the cup. She stated I didn't recognize
them, and this is the reason I ask the afternoon shift nurse why I was taking them.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0803
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be
updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to make a reasonable effort to accommodate
residents' preferences; failed to ensure all residents are made aware of menu items and alternative
choices; failed to ensure residents received all food and drink items listed on their meal tickets; failed to
provide food that is appetizing to residents; and failed to provide food at an appropriate temperature when
served in resident rooms, for 23 of 103 residents in the facility with food concerns, Residents #1, #4, #15,
#18, #19, #20, #22, #27, #39, #40, #42, #45, #48, #50, #63, #69, #72, #80, #90, #95, #353, #359, and
#401. This has the potential to affect all residents who eat meals in the facility.
The findings included:
1. On 06/20/23 at 12:00 PM, an interview was held with Resident #1. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], who had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12,
indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #1 voiced, The chef burns the bacon; they serve me
burnt bacon. I don't think the chef knows how to cook.
2. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #4 revealed the resident had a
BIMS score of 00, indicating severe cognitive impairment. On 06/19/23 during breakfast observation,
Resident #4 was seen having no whole milk and no hot coffee or tea served to her during her breakfast
meal. The resident was eating with her fingers, spilling food; and had a partially eaten bagel half on her
chest.
On 06/19/23 during lunch observation, Resident #4 was also not provided hot coffee or tea with her meal at
this time.
3. Resident #15, had a BIMS score of 14, indicating cognition was intact, pre review of the quarterly MDS
assessment dated [DATE]. On 06/19/23 at 9:35 AM, the resident stated, I am supposed to get milk at every
meal, but I usually don't get it. I would also like fresh fruit or bananas, but we very rarely get these.
On 06/21/23 at 9:46 AM, Resident #15 stated, Today, I didn't get my oatmeal. My roommate (Resident #95)
didn't get her oatmeal, either. the resident's roommate (Resident #95) confirmed that neither of them got
their oatmeal on their breakfast tray this morning.
On 06/21/23 at 10:07 AM, Staff E (CNA) stated, I opened the food containers for her, but she can eat by
herself; she just eats slowly. I checked the meal ticket when I gave the resident her meal. The CNA had no
answer as to why she did not notice that Resident #15 was missing her oatmeal this morning. She stated, I
thought she and her roommate both had their oatmeal.
4. On 06/19/23 during breakfast, Resident #18, who is severely cognitively impaired, did not receive hot
coffee or tea as indicated on the meal ticket.
On 06/20/23 at 8:45 AM, Resident #18 was observed in the dining room with the breakfast tray in front her,
a staff member came, sat next to her, and assisted her with feeding. Resident #18 did not receive coffee,
tea, or oatmeal as indicated on her meal ticket.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0803
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
5. On 06/19/23, during breakfast and lunch observations, Resident #19 was not offered, nor did she
receive, coffee with her breakfast or lunch meal. The resident stated that she would have liked to have had
coffee. Resident #19 had a BIMS score of 3, per review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE].
Photographic Evidence Obtained.
6. On 06/20/23 at 9:10 AM, Resident #22, who had BIMS score of 15 (cognition intact) per review of the
quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], stated, I told the kitchen that I don't like oatmeal, but they gave it
to me this morning anyways, The food not good. I never get a menu to know what is being served or what
my other choices are.
7. On 06/19/23 at 9:57 AM, Resident #27, who had a BIMS of 15 (cognition intact) per review of the
quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], stated he didn't get his milk, corn flakes or bacon. Photographic
Evidence Obtained. The resident stated, Lunch and dinner is not good. I usually only like and eat breakfast.
I occasionally get a hamburger or hot dog.
8. On 06/19/23 during the breakfast meal, an observation was made of Resident #39, who is severely
cognitively impaired. Resident #39 did not receive any coffee or tea or a puree fruit cup, as indicated on her
meal ticket.
On 06/20/23 at 8:48 AM, Resident #39 was observed in the dining room being assisted by Staff C, a CNA.
Resident #39 did not receive coffee or tea, or her puree fruit cup, as indicated in the meal ticket.
9. On 06/19/23 at 10:23 AM, Resident #40, who had BIMS score of 15 (cognition intact) per review of the
quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], stated, We hardly ever get any fresh fruits or vegetables, only
canned stuff. We have asked for it, but I think that it is something they just don't do because we don't get it.
Now, we did get some watermelon the other day, but was the first fresh fruit we had gotten.
10. On 06/21/23 at 3:39 PM, Resident #42, who had a BIMS score of 15 (cognition intact) per review of the
quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], stated the residents no longer get their juice in an individual
container. She stated they now pour it into big pitchers and serve it in glasses. She worried about the
infection issue with many hands touching the drink.
Resident #42 also stated they used to get individual packets for their ketchup, but now they get it in a little
container that is transferred from a bigger container. Today, she stated that the ketchup they received had
not even been ketchup, but it was tomato sauce. The resident stated they used to get shredded cheese on
their salads, and now it's just a big clump of cheese. She said she doesn't get a magic cup anymore;
instead, they just mix protein powder into a pudding. Resident #42 stated she talked to the Kitchen
Manager, and the Manager told her if she didn't like it to call the [food distributor] and the Corporation
[facility owners].
Resident #42 stated, We don't get evening snacks 2 of the 7 days a week. They are never delivered to the
floor from the kitchen, so the staff doesn't have anything to give us.
11. On 06/19/23 during the breakfast meal, an observation was made of Resident #45, who had a BIMS
score of 6 (indicating severe cognitive impairment) per review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated
[DATE]. At this time, it was observed that Resident #45 did not receive what was indicated on his meal
ticket that included nectar orange juice, nectar whole milk, nectar hot coffee or tea, a fruit
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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cup, or an assorted imperial shake.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 06/20/23 at 8:29 AM, Resident #45 was observed consuming his breakfast. Staff A, CNA / restorative
was assisting with feeding. It was observed that Resident #45 did not receive oatmeal, whole milk, hot tea,
or hot coffee on his tray, as indicated on the meal ticket.
Residents Affected - Some
Staff A was asked if Resident #45 received his oatmeal. Staff A stated, No, I didn't see any oatmeal. When
asked why he didn't receive oatmeal, Staff A replied, I don't know. Staff A then asked Resident #45, Would
you like some oatmeal? Resident #45 stated, I certainly would like some. I like oatmeal.
On 06/20/23 at 8:31 AM, Staff A was observed to request that Staff B, who was standing by Resident #45's
room, go to the kitchen to obtain some oatmeal for Resident #45. Staff B returned at 8:33 AM and said,
There is no more [oatmeal]. Staff A then informed Resident #45 there was no more oatmeal.
12. On 06/19/23 at 9:23 AM, an interview was conducted with Resident #50, who had a BIMS score of 15
(cognition intact) per review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE]. Resident #50 was observed to
be upset, and he stated, I couldn't eat any breakfast this morning, it was garbage, it was supposed to be a
breakfast sandwich. When I saw the meal ticket that indicated breakfast sandwich, I was happy. I said, 'Oh,
that's good!' When I uncovered the plate, it was two pieces of bagel, cream cheese, and scrambled eggs,
that was the whole breakfast. How can you make a sandwich out of that? there was no meat! Resident #50
continued to state, They think they can get away with it because they think they don't have to feed us right.
Resident #50 revealed he was diabetic. He was observed to have refused to eat the breakfast meal.
Resident #50 continued to state, They refused to give us fried eggs; they kept saying they don't have any,
they only give us scrambled eggs. Resident #50 voiced he was going to keep the food until he can show it
to the dietitian, and he wanted some answers.
During the interview process, an observation was made of Resident #50's tray. The resident had scrambled
eggs, plain bagel, cream cheese, fruit cup, oatmeal, and orange juice. The meal ticket indicated Resident
#50 was supposed to receive: orange juice, breakfast sandwich, oatmeal, whole milk, hot coffee or tea and
fruit cup. There was no breakfast sandwich observed on the tray / plate.
13. On 06/20/23 at 8:47 AM, Resident #63, who had a BIMS score of 4 (indicating severe cognitive
impairment) per review of the annual MDS assessment dated [DATE], was observed during breakfast. No
coffee was provided to resident at this time. Resident #63 stated that she likes coffee.
On 06/20/23 at 9:06 AM, no oatmeal or coffee was observed to be provided to Resident #63 during this
breakfast meal.
14. On 06/20/23 at 8:49 AM, Resident #69's breakfast tray was delivered to the resident. Earlier, the
resident had verbalized that she was excited about getting her coffee. Resident #69 has a BIMS of 3
indicating severe cognitive impairment) per review of her most current quarterly MDS assessment.
On 06/20/23 at 9:03 AM, Resident #69 had still not received any coffee. At the end of the breakfast
observation, no coffee had been served to this resident.
15. On 06/20/23 at 8:17 AM, an interview was held with Resident #72, who had a BIMS score of 15
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
(cognition intact) per review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE]. Resident #72 stated, The food
is not presentable. One time I received a piece of dry hamburger with a piece of cheese on it, no ketchup,
no condiments, was provided. He further revealed, Another time, I was given black eye peas with a small
piece of pork and a bun, the bun was placed next to the black eye peas. The juice from the black eye peas
wet the bun, and by the time I ate it, it was wet and mushy.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of grievances filed by Resident #72 related to food concerns were as follows:
On 10/29/22, Resident #72 documented, I never can get to eat what I want. I am always told that they are
out of things. I have to supply my own drinks and sometimes my own food. Other patients can witness to
these facts.
On 04/11/22, Resident #72 documented, Served last in dining room and received the wrong meal.
On 04/15/22, Resident #72 documented, Kitchen staff are not paying attention to details.
On 04/16/22, Resident #72 documented, Kitchen failed to complete food order as an entire dish. Half was
brought and the other half was brought up later, 20 minutes later. The color was different from each side of
order causing me to go without.
Each grievance was addressed by the dietary department at the time the grievance was filed, but not
always to the satisfaction of Resident #72, per review of supporting documents.
16. On 06/19/23 at 9:35 AM, Resident #95, who had BIMS score of 15 (cognition intact) per review of a
significant change MDS assessment dated [DATE], stated, My roommate (Resident #15) and I are
supposed to get milk with each meal, and we usually don't get it. Today, I didn't get my milk, but my
roommate did. Yesterday, I got milk, and she didn't.
On 06/21/23 at 9:46 AM, Resident #95 stated, Today, I didn't get my oatmeal or yogurt. My meal ticket says
I was to get it, but it didn't come with my meal. Photographic Evidence Obtained of meal ticket. Resident
#95 stated, My roommate (Resident #15) didn't get her oatmeal, either. Also, I didn't get any silverware with
my breakfast, but luckily, I have some personal silverware I keep in my drawer that I was able to use.
17. On 06/19/23 at 8:18 AM, Resident #353, who was admitted [DATE], stated, The food could not be
worse!
18. On 06/20/23 at 12:01 PM, Resident #359, who was admitted on [DATE], was observed to have no milk,
hot coffee or tea included on her lunch tray, even though her meal ticket stated she was to receive them.
Resident #359 stated, They [kitchen staff] never give me salt with my meal. Resident #359 is on a regular
diet.
19. On 06/20/23 at 10:12 AM, Resident #401, who had a BIMS score of 15 (cognition intact) per review of a
significant change MDS assessment dated [DATE], stated. The breakfast is cold to medium warm every
meal when served in my room. The beverage cart comes early to floor, and by the time it is served, the
coffee is cold.
On 06/21/23, the coffee cart was observed to arrive at the hall at 11:15 AM, but it was not served until
12:15-12:30 PM.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
20. A resident council interview was held on 06/21/23 at 10:00 AM in the Director Of Nursing's (DON)
office. Residents #48, #90, #80 #20 and #95 were present, all of which were cognitively intact. Residents
#48, #90, #80, and #20 stated they do not always get a snack in the evening. They stated snacks are
sometimes not available because the staff states that none were delivered to the floor by the kitchen.
Resident #80 stated the food is bad 60-70% of the time. She stated, Two days ago, for breakfast she had a
frozen waffle, and the sausage was grey in color. They do not get a menu. She stated she just walks into
the kitchen to tell them what she wants because it is too difficult to get anyone to talk to them about
alternatives. She stated one day on the weekend they only had 2 people show up in the kitchen. She
stated, this week she asked for egg salad as an alternative for lunch; but they didn't get it for her until
dinner. She stated her sandwich had maybe a teaspoon of egg salad and 1 pickle; and then, the next day
for breakfast they sent her an egg salad sandwich.
Resident #80 stated she is on a mechanical soft diet until today. She stated, Sometimes, when I get my
oatmeal, it's cold, but I will have them nuke it for me.
Resident #48 stated, Breakfast is always cold. I am the last person to get served. They don't have enough
people to pass trays. I had crunchy grits the other morning for breakfast. She also stated the help is always
changing in the kitchen.
Resident #95 stated she is from a family where most of her uncles and her dad owned restaurants. She
stated, They [kitchen staff] are doing this [food] incorrectly. They can do better with the food.
Resident #90 stated, They could really use some fresh fruit and vegetables.
Resident #48, #80, 20 and #95 all agreed they could use fresh fruit. They all stated, The dietician is from a
corporation, and they are not allowed to order fresh fruit.
Resident #20 stated, It would be nice to have a menu to fill out for the week. She is unaware of what is on
the menu. Resident #20 stated she doesn't see very well. The residents all agreed they would like a paper
menu to view.
Resident #48, #95 and #90 stated, If you need to request something for lunch, then you have to call before
11:00 AM. When we call, we must wait on the phone and sometimes no one answers the phone. These
residents stated that they would go to the kitchen in person, and still, no one answers. Resident #95 stated,
I just keep pounding in the door real hard and yell.'
06/21/23 at 12:42 PM, the Regional Director of Operations for the Dietary Department stated, after
becoming aware of the concerns with residents not having a menu available, stated, We will make copies of
the menus and make sure the residents get a weekly menu and alternatives available and do an in-service
with staff.
On 06/21/23 at 12:53 PM, the Consultant Dietitian stated, The menus are posted near the dining room. In
the past we used to provide menus when it was a selective menu, but now we post the daily menu in the
hallway outside dining room. We also let residents know the available alternatives at times of admission and
at other times when needed. The Dietitian acknowledged that not all residents can get to the dining room to
view the posted menus, and she does not expect most of the residents to remember what is on the always
available menu.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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On 06/22/23 at 9:30 AM, an Interview was conducted with the Dietary Manager, who has been in this
position since February of 2023. She stated, Kitchen staff read the ticket and place food items on the tray,
and another staff will double check to make sure all the items are on the tray. If I am able, I will be the one
checking the items. The Dietary Manager was notified at this time that there were several interviews with
and observations of residents with food concerns such as not receiving all the food items listed on their
meal ticket. The Dietary Manager had no response as to why the food items would be missing. The Dietary
Manager stated that any food grievances would come to her directly from the residents or through the
Resident Council.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105509
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/23/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
4801 SE Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the sanitizing solution in the rinse
cycle of facility dishwashing and the sanitizing solution in the kitchen's sanitizing buckets were at levels in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, and that dishes were not stacked while wet which
prevented them from air-drying effectively and allowed for bacteria growth. This has the potential to affect all
residents who eat meals in the facility. The census at the time of the survey was103.
The findings included:
On 06/22/23 at 9:00 AM, during a kitchen tour with the Dietary Manager, it was observed that the Low
Temp dishwashing machine was registering the final rinse temperature at 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F),
which is appropriate for a low temperature dishwashing machine. The final rinse sanitizing solution was
reading between 25 and just below 50 ppm. The recommended sanitizing solution was to be 50 ppm.
The dishwashing staff pointed out that the pump had stopped working for the sanitizing liquid and
proceeded to prime the machine, which caused the liquid to begin to move through the lines. The Regional
Manager over Dietary stated that they had just had someone out the previous day to look at the machine,
and he would notify them to come back to check on it. The dishwasher stated he would watch the machine
and re-prime if needed to maintain the proper solution.
The solution in the sanitizing buckets used to clean food preparation surfaces and equipment were found to
be between 300-400 ppm, which exceeded the recommended solution of 200 ppm.
During the kitchen tour, plastic glasses were observed stacked together 3 to 5 glasses high, which were still
wet. This stacking locks in the moisture, not allowing the glasses to air dry, thoroughly, and allowing for
bacteria growth.
06/22/23 at 9:15 AM, the Dietary Manager was informed of the concerns related to kitchen sanitation.
On 06/23/23 at approximately 1:30 PM, the Regional Corporate Consultant informed the surveyor that the
dishwasher had been checked 3 times, and each time, the rinse sanitizing solution had registered
appropriately at 50 ppm.
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