F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a physician-ordered ultrasound was scheduled and
performed for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #1).
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Hypertension, Hemiplegia
and Hemiparesis following Cerebral Infarction affecting Left Non-Dominant Side, and Dysphagia.
A review of the most current Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/06/25, under Section C,
revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 6 indicating Resident #1 had impaired cognition.
Section GG under functional limitations in range of motions revealed Resident #1 had impairment on one
side. Toileting and hygiene which included the ability to maintain perineal hygiene, revealed that Resident
#1 need substantial and maximal assistance.
A review of the wound care progress notes in December 2024 indicated the resident had fungal rashes to
the vaginal folds, they were treated with Nystation cream, and which had been resolved. A physician order
for a GYN consult for vaginal bleeding was ordered 12/18/25.
In an interview with Staff K, Nurse Practitioner (NP) on 04/21/25 at 12:51 PM, she acknowledged she cared
for Resident #1, who can't move on one side and can't speak. When asked if Resident #1 had vaginal
bleeding and rashes, she responded that the resident had a history and was diagnosed with
post-menopausal bleeding. She added that she had written notes on Resident #1's electronic medical
records regarding the vaginal bleeding.
A review of the Physician Orders revealed an order dated 3/26/25 to schedule a Trans Vaginal Ultrasound.
In an interview with Staff J, Registered Nurse (RN) 04/21/25 at 4:30 PM when asked if she had taken care
of Resident #1 before, she responded, that she had cared for her. When asked if she had witnessed any
vaginal rash or bleeding, she responded, she had not. She added she was caring for Resident #1 last week
and did not notice any open skin, rash or irritation in the perineal area. When asked if she was aware there
is an order for a transvaginal ultrasound for Resident #1, she responded she was not aware and she had
not received an order for an ultrasound. She also stated she did not see an order for a transvaginal
ultrasound for Resident #1.
In an interview with Resident #1's family member on 04/21/25 at 3:50 PM, he stated the facility did
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
105521
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
105521
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avante at Boca Raton, Inc.
1130 NW 15th Street
Boca Raton, FL 33486
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
not inform him about the vaginal bleeding and fungal rash on the perineal area. He was informed during his
mother's gynecologist appointment, about a month ago. He added that he is still waiting for the facility to
advise him on when the transvaginal ultrasound is scheduled. It was ordered during Resident #1's
gynecologist visit. He has been waiting for almost a month and still has no schedule yet. He called the
facility Administrator again on 04/10/25 to ask him when the ultrasound is scheduled and he still has no
updated information from him.
In an interview with the Administrator on 04/21/25 at 4:08 PM, when asked if he discussed the scheduling
of the ultrasound with Resident #1's son, he responded, I still have no schedule, but I will inform him. When
asked why it is taking long to schedule an ultrasound, he responded, It is a special procedure which need
more calls to be done.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105521
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