F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure four (Resident #2, #9, #10, and #18) of 16 residents
reviewed were treated with respect and dignity that promoted the resident's quality of life by ensuring staff
were able to communicate in a language the residents comprehend. Findings included:An interview was
conducted with Resident #2's representative (RR) on 12/15/2025 at 2:59 p.m. Resident #2's RR stated staff
did not speak English and Resident #2 did not speak another language. Since the staff did not understand
Resident #2's preferences, Resident #2's preferences were not followed. An interview was conducted with
Resident #9 on 12/15/2025 at 10:23 a.m. Resident #9 stated the aids speak other languages, and it is
difficult to communicate with them.Review of Resident #9's MDS, dated [DATE], Cognitive Patterns, showed
a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15/15, indicating cognition not impaired.An interview
was conducted with Resident #10 on 12/15/2025 at 10:40 a.m. Resident #10 stated some staff speak
Spanish. Resident #10 said the staff help people, but they don't understand what you are saying.Review of
Resident #10's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], Cognitive Patterns, showed a BIMS score of 6/15,
indicating cognition severely impaired.An interview was conducted with Resident #18 who serves as
resident council president, on 12/15/2025 at 3:14 p.m. Resident #18 stated there are language issues with
the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as the CNAs do not speak English. Resident #18 said most of the
residents have cognition issues and get frustrated with having to explain things multiple times since the
staff do not understand them. Resident #18 said some residents can be mean about having to explain
things to the staff due the language barrier. Resident #18 said it is very hard to communicate with the staff,
due to the language barrier. Resident #18 stated most of the non-English speaking staff usually work at
night.Review of Resident #18's MDS, dated [DATE], Cognitive Patterns, showed a BIMS score of 15/15,
indicating the resident's cognition was not impaired.An interview was conducted with Staff A, Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN), on 12/15/2025 at 12:42 p.m. Staff A stated there were complaints about CNAs who
did not speak English. Staff A stated not sure if the staff still work at the facility or if they quit. An interview
was conducted with the Social Services Director (SSD) on 12/15/2025 at 12:54 p.m. The SSD stated
numerous complaints have been received regarding the language barrier with staff and residents, since
October 2025. The SSD stated when a grievance is received by a staff member, the staff member writes
the grievance and files with social services. Social Services takes the grievance to the morning meeting for
discussion. The grievances about the language barrier are assigned to the Nursing Home Administrator
(NHA). The SSD said most residents have hearing issues, and the difference in language makes it difficult
for the residents to communicate. The SSD stated, We do have a couple of staff who do not speak
English.An interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 12/15/2025 at 4:26 p.m. The
DON stated the facility has a language line and bilingual staff members who help with translation for
residents who need assistance. The DON said the staff can go and
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Park Health Center by Harborview
2302 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Some
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ask another staff member to assist them with communication, if needed. The DON stated the facility does
not provide training to staff in different languages. The DON confirmed they have no documented training
regarding language barriers. The DON confirmed having heard concerns about staff with thicker accents,
being difficult to understand, those concerns have been conveyed to the NHA. The DON said there are a
couple of CNAs that have language barriers and difficultly understanding English. The DON said that if
there are any complaints, then staff would create a grievance. Administration would then follow up with that
staff member. The DON stated she is not sure if a policy for language barriers exists. The DON confirmed
not being aware of issues with nurses and the language barrier. The DON stated no care issues have
occurred due to language barriers. The DON said , This is a fairly new thing in our facility and staff speaking
another language to each other in front of a resident is a dignity concern.Review of the facility policy titled
Resident Rights, with a revision date of 2/1/2025 revealed the following: . 4. If a resident's knowledge of
English or the predominant language of the facility is inadequate for comprehension, a means to
communicate the information concerning rights and responsibilities in a language familiar to the resident
will be made available and implemented.Review of the facility Resident Rights document not dated
revealed: Resident rights. The resident has the right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and
communication with and access to persons [sic] and services inside and outside the facility. 4. Respect and
Dignity. The resident has a right to be treated with respect and dignity, including: . right to reside and receive
services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences, except when to
do so would endanger the health or safety of the resident or other residents.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105529
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Park Health Center by Harborview
2302 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
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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 - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable and
homelike environment to include resident bathrooms had functioning toilets, and the environment was
maintained and sanitary from raw sewage odor in six (A, B, C, D, E, and F) of six-unit zones. Findings
included:On 12/15/2025 at 9:10 a.m. upon facility entrance to the facility there was a heavy raw sewage
odor.An interview was conducted with Staff I, receptionist, on 12/15/2025 at 9:10 a.m. Staff I confirmed the
sewage odor and believed it came from the public bathrooms, located in the lobby area. Staff I said the odor
is really bad in the a.m. but later in the day it seems to go away. Staff I stated reporting the odor to the
Maintenance Director (DOM). Staff I stated receiving complaints from visitors as well as residents in the
building, regarding the odor. Staff I stated not knowing how long the sewage odor had been on, but it has
been ongoing since her employment, which was in the beginning of 11/2025. The sewage odor was present
in the corridors and outside of the conference room. On 12/15/2025 at 9:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., a facility
tour, including all 68 resident rooms were entered for observation. During tour, the strong sewage odor was
present in the main hallway of the 300 hall and beginning of the 200 hall to include outside resident rooms
200 - 206. The following was observed: a. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom toilet bowl water
was continuously running and would not stop even after jiggling the tank handle.b. Resident room [ROOM
NUMBER]-bathroom toilet bowl was clogged and filled with fecal matter and brown paper towels. The toilet
would not flush with over three attempts. The Housekeeping Director (HD) came into the bathroom with a
plunger trying to unclog the toilet, unsuccessfully.c. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom had a
clogged toilet, filled with fecal matter and brown paper towels. The toilet would not flush, after repeated
attempts.d. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom toilet bowl had low water fill and would not flush.e.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom had a clogged toilet, filled with fecal matter and brown paper
towels. The toilet would not flush, after repeated attempts.f. The main hallway at and around resident rooms
200 - 206 with sewage odor.g. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom toilet had low water fill and
would not flush. h. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom toilet would not flush, after repeated
attempts.i. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom toilet would not flush, after repeated attempts.j.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom toilet would not flush, after repeated attempts.k. Resident
room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom had a clogged toilet, filled with fecal matter. The toilet would not flush,
after repeated attempts.l. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom had a clogged toilet filled with fecal
matter and brown paper towels. The toilet would not flush, after repeated attempts.m. Resident room
[ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom toilet had a clogged toilet filled with fecal matter. The toilet would not flush,
after repeated attempts.n. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom toilet was clogged. The toilet would
not flush, after repeated attempts.On 12/15/2025 at 9:25 a.m. the HD was observed in resident room
[ROOM NUMBER] bathroom utilizing a plunger in the toilet. The HD said the staff continually unclog toilets
in either resident bathrooms or other bathrooms in the facility. The HD said each time the clog occur the
staff report the incident to the DOM. The DOM follows up by either fixing a toilet and at times contacting an
outside plumbing service. The HD confirmed the facility does have a sewage odor, especially in the
morning. The HD said not knowing exactly where the odor comes from or what the administration and
maintenance department are doing about that odor but does know they are aware of it and working on. The
HD confirmed the toilet clogs are ongoing, and the sewage odor has been on and off for a couple of
months.On 12/15/2025 during the 7-3 shift from approximately 9:20 a.m. through to 12:00 p.m., interviews
with
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105529
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Park Health Center by Harborview
2302 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
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 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
various staff were obtained. Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Staff C, Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA); Staff D, CNA; Dietary Manager (DM); Staff F, Social Service (SS); and the Business Office Manager
(BOM) all confirmed the sewage odor throughout the facility Staff B, LPN, Staff C, CNA, Staff D, CNA, DM,
Staff F, SS, and the BOM also confirmed the sewage odors have been ongoing for months and there are
resident rooms that have clogged toilets that have to be unclogged, regularly. Staff B, C, D, E, F, and G all
said they have contacted the administration and maintenance department about the odors and feel they are
constantly working on getting the issue fixed, to no avail. An interview was conducted on 12/15/2025 at
2:15 p.m. with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), and the DOM. The NHA and DOM confirmed the
facility physical plant has been having issues with toilet flushing and with sewage odor for several months.
The DOM said the staff can usually fix the toilet flushing problems with simple plunging. The DOM said they
are constantly educating staff and residents certain products cannot be flushed down the toilet. Only
physical matter and toilet paper should be placed in the toilet; this would prevent clogging. The DOM said a
work order is completed to identify a toilet as clogged, then housekeeping or maintenance staff will unclog
the toilet. The Maintenance Director said work orders are brought to his attention by staff either verbally, or
of course in writing. The DOM said clogged toilets are always high priority to correct. The DOM said over
the last two months, several toilets needed unclogging and fixing. He was not aware of the thirteen toilets
observed today (12/15/2025), that were clogged and or not working properly. He confirmed there were no
current work orders for toilet clogs today (12/15/2025). The NHA and the DOM confirmed the sewage odor
being present for the past several months. The NHA and DOM stated staff and residents have complained
about the odor. The DOM said he has been employed at the facility for many years and from time to time
this sewage odor occurs. The DOM provided the following documentation to show how they have been
working on the problem.1. An outside sourced commercial plumbing services reported to the facility on
[DATE] to include work relating to sewage back up in the front desk area restrooms and provided
maintenance and repair.2. An outside sourced commercial plumbing services reported to the facility on
[DATE] to include work relating to clearing a rooftop vent. There was nothing noted related to responding to
sewage problems.3. An outside sourced commercial plumbing services reported to the facility on 6/23/2205
to include work related to a water pipe leak in the front entrance area. There was nothing noted related to
responding to sewage problems4. An electronic communication mail (Email) dated 3/17/2025 indicating
order for toilet wax rings (package of 6).No current documentation was provided. Review of the facility
policy titled, Routine Cleaning and Disinfection with a revision date of 11/1/2025 revealed: Policy - It is the
policy of this facility to ensure the provision of routine cleaning and disinfection in order to provide a safe,
sanitary environment and to prevent the development and transmission of infections to the extent possible.
Definitions: Cleaning refers to the removal of visible soil from objects and surface and is normally
accomplished manually or mechanically using water and detergents or enzymatic products. Disinfection
refers to thermal or chemical destruction of pathogenic and other types of microorganisms. Policy
Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. Routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched or
visibly soiled surface will be performed in common areas, resident rooms, and at times of discharge. The
policy did not specifically speak to odors and toilet clogs. However, the NHA confirmed foul odors and toilet
unclogging would fall under this policy.Review of the facility policy titled, Preventative Maintenance
Program, revision date of 6/1/2024, revealed: Policy - The preventative maintenance program shall be
developed and implemented to ensure the provision of a safe, functional, sanitary environment for
residents, staff and the public. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines revealed: 1. The Maintenance
director
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105529
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Park Health Center by Harborview
2302 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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is responsible for developing and maintaining a schedule of maintenance services to ensure that the
buildings, grounds, and equipment are maintained in a safe and operable manner.Interview with the NHA
and the Maintenance Director both revealed this policy does not specifically speak to constant sewage
odors, but this area of odors would fall under this policy. Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Rights,
revision date 2/1/2025, revealed: Policy - The facility will inform the resident [NAME] orally in writing, in
language that the resident understands, of his or her rights and all rules and regulations governing resident
conduct and responsibilities during the stay in the facility. The facility will also provide the residents with
prompt notice (if any) of changes in any State or Federal laws related to resident rights or facility rules
during the resident's stay in the facility. Receipt of any such information must be acknowledged in writing.
Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines revealed to include but not limit: . 8. Safe environment - The
resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to
receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Photographic evidence obtained.
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