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Inspection visit

Inspection

HEALTHCARE AND REHAB OF SANFORDCMS #1055391 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide splints for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for range of motion (ROM), of a total sample of 36 residents, (#75). Residents Affected - Few Finding: Resident #75 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following an intracranial hemorrhage affecting his left non-dominant side, atrophy and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Resdient #75 was able to express simple needs and answer questions appropriately. On 4/27/25 at 12:30 PM, resident #75 was observed in bed, his left arm and hand were contracted. The resident stated he had a stroke and was supposed to wear a splint everyday. He stated no one helped him with the splint, and added, I can't put them on myself. Review of the of the Occupational Therapist Discharge summary dated [DATE], noted resident #75 met the goal of wearing a left upper extremity elbow extension splint and a resting hand splint. The discharge instructions noted resident #75 would remain in the facility as a long term care resident with an updated splinting program in place. Review of the resident's current Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Care Plan noted, Apply left Elbow extension for Contracture Management or Maintenance up to 6 hours or as tolerated. Not to be worn at the same time with the left resting splint . On 4/28/25 at 1:02 PM, and 4/29/25 at 12:59 PM, the resdient was observed in bed eating lunch. The resident did not have the elbow extension or the resting hand splint on. On 4/29/25 at 3:45 PM, resident #75 was observed lying in bed, his left arm was bent at the elbow and his left hand was at his chest. The resident used his right hand to grasp his left hand, trying to move/extend the left arm. He stated he was not able to straighten out his left arm. He said a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) used to put the splints on him, but she no longer worked at the facility. He pointed to the chest of drawers at the end of his bed. He stated the splints were in the second drawer from the top. The resident gave permission to open the drawer and both the elbow extension and resting hand splint were in the drawer. The resident explained he had not worn the splints for the past 4 months. The 200 Wing Unit Manager (UM) entered the resident's room and was informed resident #75 had not been seen wearing splints for the past 3 days. The resident told her he wanted to wear the splints. On 4/29/25 at 4:02 PM, the UM explained the nurses and the CNAs were responsible for placing the (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: 105539 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 105539 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Healthcare and Rehab of Sanford 950 Mellonville Ave Sanford, FL 32771 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete splints on the residents. She stated there was a task section in the Electronic Health Record that indicated where staff would find the orders for the splints. The UM stated the nurses documented the splints were placed on the resident on 4/27/25, 4/28/25 and 4/29/25 at 9:09 AM, 9:20 AM and 9:04 AM respectively. The UM did not provide any other evidence that verified the resident had been wearing the splints. On 4/29/25 at 4:30 PM, the Rehab Director and the Occupation Therapist indicated the therapy department determined what type of splint the resident would need and how long it should be worn. They stated if the splints were not worn as ordered, the contracture could worsen. Event ID: Facility ID: 105539 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

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What happened during the April 30, 2025 survey of HEALTHCARE AND REHAB OF SANFORD?

This was a inspection survey of HEALTHCARE AND REHAB OF SANFORD on April 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HEALTHCARE AND REHAB OF SANFORD on April 30, 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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