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Inspection

WESTCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATIONCMS #1056542 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow care plan interventions related to fall mat placement for two of four observations made during a four-day survey, for one (Resident #12) of three residents reviewed for falls. Findings included: Review of Resident #12's admission record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with medical diagnoses that included but were not limited to multiple sclerosis, repeated Falls, muscle weakness, abnormalities of gait and mobility, cognitive communication disorder, insomnia, and overactive bladder. During an observation on 04/03/23 at 09:16 p.m., Resident #12 was observed in his bed with one fall mat to the right side of his bed, in-between his bed and the wall. The resident was interviewed at this time, and he stated, They just left the mat there, they said I fell out of bed, but I got out of bed. It didn't turn out too good. I didn't use the call light. I didn't have injuries, just my pride was damaged because I fell. Another fall mat was observed on the comforter in bed B which was unoccupied and not assigned to any residents. During an observation on 04/04/23 at 9:06 a.m., Resident #12 was observed in his bed with one fall mat on the floor in between the resident's bed and the wall. Another fall mat was observed leaning against the wall. (Picture evidence taken). An observation and interview were conducted on 4/4/23 at 1:45 p.m. Resident #12 was observed to be in bed eating chicken wings with his family. He was observed to have a floor mat on both sides of his bed. Staff A, CNA stated she was not the resident's CNA today but yesterday she was, and she was familiar with the resident. She confirmed the resident should have both floor mats on both sides of his bed. She stated they would move the floor mats when they used the lift to get him out of bed, but when he was in bed, he should have the floor mats on both sides of his bed for fall protection. Further observation and interview was conducted on 4/05/23 at 9:45 a.m. with Staff B, CNA (Agency). she stated she had worked with [Resident #12] many times before . It was observed that the resident was in bed, eyes closed, and had floor mats on both sides of his bed. Staff B, CNA stated, he is supposed to have both floor mats on the floor when he is in bed for falls. An interview was conducted on 04/05/23 at 10:00 a.m. with Staff C, Unit Manager. She stated, [Resident #12] is very lazy, very, very confused he thinks he is in New York sometimes. A couple weeks ago (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: 105654 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 105654 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation 3301 N McMullen Booth Rd Clearwater, FL 33761 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few he had a fall early in the morning and we found him eating his sunflower seeds off the ground. So now he is supposed to have floor mats on both sides of his bed while he is in bed. Review of Resident #12's progress notes revealed an incident note on 3/31/23 at 1:43 a.m. Patient was found on the floor sitting against the bed facing his roommates bed eating sunflower seeds. Stated he was trying to walk and that he was walking all day. Patient found soiled. Bed not in lowest position. Skin intact but with red marks on the back in the cervical thoracic region. Son notified and left message with APRN [Advanced Practical Registered Nurse]. Floor mats placed at bedside for immediate intervention. Further progress note review revealed a clinical note dated 4/4/23 at 6:36 a.m. After investigating and IDT [interdisciplinary team] review/discussion, it was determined that the root cause of the fall that occurred on 3/31/23 was related to the resident attempting to get out of bed to ambulate without asking for assistance. Per the resident's statement, he walks every day and he doesn't understand why he can't ambulate again. The resident is confused more than usual due to the increased ammonia level and recent bacteriuria. The resident did not sustain any injuries at this time. The resident is at risk for falls due to a diagnosis of frequent falls, multiple sclerosis, HTN, muscle weakness, gait abnormality, and insomnia. Interventions related to falls include verbal education to residents to ask for assistance, staff to provide frequent incontinence checks before bedtime and staff verbal education to place the bed in the lowest position when a resident is in bed. The resident's son [family member name] and the resident himself stated an understanding of risk factors for falls and interventions in place. IDT recommendations have been implemented and the resident CP/POC has been updated to reflect interventions. Review of Resident #12's care plan revised on 1/20/23, revealed a focus of The resident is at risk for falls r/t [related to] Deconditioning, Gait/balance problems, Unaware at times of safety needs, impaired physicals mobility, weakness, h/o [history of] falls, medication in use, advancing disease process. The goal included: The resident will not sustain serious injury due to falls through the review date. Interventions included but are not limited to, Bilateral floor mats in place while in bed. initiated on 3/31/2023. Review of Resident #12's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) care sheet revealed Safety . Bilateral Floor mats in place while in bed.Resident Care Floor Mats An interview was conducted on 04/05/23 at 10:54 a.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON). She confirmed Resident #12 should have bilateral floor mats around his bed when the resident was in bed. Review of the facility's Comprehensive Care Plans policy date reviewed: 10/4/22 revealed Policy: It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. .8. Qualified staff responsible for carrying out interventions specified in the care plan will be notified of their roles and responsibilities for carrying out the interventions, initially and when changes are made. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105654 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F920 - Dining and Resident Activities

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 6, 2023 survey of WESTCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of WESTCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION on April 6, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WESTCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION on April 6, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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