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Inspection visit

Inspection

AVANTE AT BOCA RATON, INC.CMS #1055211 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 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 (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: 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 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 21, 2025 survey of AVANTE AT BOCA RATON, INC.?

This was a inspection survey of AVANTE AT BOCA RATON, INC. on April 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AVANTE AT BOCA RATON, INC. on April 21, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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