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Inspection visit

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PALM GARDEN OF GAINESVILLECMS #1055711 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 0582 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide Medicare coverage and liability notice to resident representative for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for notice of Medicare non coverage, Resident #1. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #1's admission record showed Resident #1's daughter as the responsible party, with the power of attorney for financial affairs, healthcare Surrogate, and care conference person. Review of Resident #1's medical records showed Health Care Surrogate signed by Resident #1 on 4/11/2005, appointing Resident #1's Daughter as health care surrogate. Review of Resident #1's care plan initiated on 1/23/2024 showed a focus for impaired cognition as evidence by decision making problem, short term memory deficit, long term memory deficit, and problems understanding others. Review of Resident #1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 1/29/2024 showed BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 5 (severe cognitive impairment) under Section C. Cognitive Patterns. Review of Resident #1's Determination of Incapacity form dated 12/18/2023, showed the resident lacked the capacity to give informed consent to make medical decisions. Review of Resident #1's Transaction Report for the period from 2/1/2024 through 3/31/2024 showed a total due from Medicare A- Coinsurance Private of $4080.00 under Medicare A- Coinsurance Private from 2/1/2024 to 2/19/2024. Review of Resident #1's Insurance Explanation Courtesy Letter dated 1/22/2024, read, This year's rate is $204.00 per day. We have verified your Medicare Supplement Insurance benefits and will bill this copay to your insurance as a courtesy after Medicare has paid their portion. Your insurance company has stated that they will pay the below percentage of this copay until your benefits are exhausted. Your portion will be billed to you on a weekly basis and will be due upon receipt. Please note, if we have not received payment from your insurance company within 45 days of billing, payment in full will be expected from you or your loved one. Date Copay Begins: 01/22/2024 . Days of Copay: 9. Review of Resident #1's Activity Report showed financial statements generated on 2/6/2024 with a balance of $1,224.00, on 2/16/2024 with a balance of $3,264.00, and on 2/23/2024 with a balance of $4,488.00. (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: 105571 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 105571 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Palm Garden of Gainesville 227 SW 62nd Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607 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 0582 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 4/18/2024 at 11:55 AM, the Business Manager stated, All financial documents would have been delivered to the room. [Resident #1's name] BIMS score is low that was an error in our part. The daughter may not have been aware of the financial responsibility. When I spoke to her on the 2/16/2024, it was only in regard to the NOMNC [Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage] did not mention the past due amounts. The business office is responsible for checking the BIMS scores and delivering the financial information accordingly. During an interview on 4/18/2024 at 1:35 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, If [Resident #1's Daughter's name] would have called and notified us, the Administrator would have written the outstanding amount off, but she did not reach out to the facility Administrator. Review of the facility's admission Agreement read, Payment . 3. [NAME] and Rate Changes: We shall provide you with monthly statements itemizing all charges incurred by you. We shall provide you with at least sixty (60) days written notice of any increase in the basic daily rate or increase in rates for non-covered services or items provided by our center . Benefits and Third-Party Payors . In the event you fail to pay for your care or services, we will notify you and a person you designate of such delinquency. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105571 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.

  • 0582GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F582 - The facility must—

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 18, 2024 survey of PALM GARDEN OF GAINESVILLE?

This was a inspection survey of PALM GARDEN OF GAINESVILLE on April 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PALM GARDEN OF GAINESVILLE on April 18, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."

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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