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Inspection visit

Inspection

DARCY HALL OF LIFE CARECMS #1055161 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to protect a resident from repeated physical abuse for 1 of 1 sampled resident reviewed for abuse (Resident #1). The findings included: A review of the Facility's policy Abuse Prevention, issued on 10/04/22 and reviewed on 07/18/23, Documented: It is the policy of this facility to prevent and prohibit all types of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation. Procedure #4 documented: To identify, assess, care plan for appropriate interventions, and monitor residents with needs and behaviors, which might lead to conflict or neglect, such as verbally aggressive behavior and physically aggressive behavior. A review of the facility's abuse log revealed a resident (Resident #2) to resident (Resident #1) substantiated allegation specifically, of abuse on 10/14/23 and 10/26/23. Resident #1 was assaulted by Resident #2 on 10/14/23. Resident #2 was transferred to the hospital for unrelated concerns on 10/14/23. Resident #2 returned to the facility on [DATE]. Without any interventions in place, Resident #1 was again assaulted by Resident #2 on 10/26/23. Both residents resided in a locked memory care unit in adjacent rooms. Record review revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A comprehensive assessment dated [DATE] documented the resident had cognitive deficit and was independent with activities of daily living. The resident was care planned for wandering with decreased attention span. Record review revealed Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A comprehensive assessment dated [DATE] documented the resident had severe cognitive deficit, and required supervision with set-up help only for activities of daily living. The resident was care planned for behavior problems, tends to be aggressive with other residents if they actually go into his room/bed. On 10/14/23 altercation with another resident in which he struck the resident in the face. The resident has exhibited physically aggressive behavior towards others related to impulse control. An intervention dated 10/14/23 included a psych consultation for aggressive/assaultive episodes. A review of Resident #1's progress note dated 10/14/23 at 9:50 AM revealed the resident was involved in an altercation with another resident (Resident #2), in which the other resident (Resident #2) walked up to Resident #1 and slapped him on his head and forehead, unprovoked, causing injury to his nose and forehead. First aid was provided, and appropriate entities were notified. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 105516 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105516 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/08/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Darcy Hall of Life Care 2170 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33409 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 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of Resident #2's progress note dated 10/14/23 at 11:26 AM revealed the resident was placed on 1:1 supervision. Resident #2 was later transferred to the hospital the same day for unrelated reasons. Resident #2 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE], in the same room adjacent to Resident #1. There was no evidence Resident #2 was evaluated by psych. Residents Affected - Few An interview was conducted with the facility's Risk Manager (RM) on 11/08/23 at 12:00 PM. The RM acknowledged the assault/abuse of Resident #1 by Resident #2 on 10/14/23. The RM reviewed abuse allegations and investigation of Resident #1 by Resident #2 on 10/26/23. The RM stated Resident #2 shoved Resident #1 after striking a nurse. The RM stated Resident #2 was transferred to the hospital for increased agitation and restlessness. When Resident #2 returned to the facility on [DATE], his room was changed. Resident #1 was observed sitting in a chair in his doorway looking out into the hallway on 11/08/23 at 12:45 AM. An interview was conducted with the unit manager (UM) on 11/08/23 at 12:45 PM. The UM stated Resident #1 usually sat in his doorway, or in hallway next to nurse cart (parked outside room W5). The UM further stated after 2nd incident with Resident #2, the resident was moved from his room (adjacent to Resident #1) to another room (opposite end of the hallway). A review of Resident #2's orders revealed an order dated 10/29/23 for an antipsychotic medication (mood stabilizer). FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105516 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 8, 2023 survey of DARCY HALL OF LIFE CARE?

This was a inspection survey of DARCY HALL OF LIFE CARE on November 8, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at DARCY HALL OF LIFE CARE on November 8, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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