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Inspection visit

Inspection

LAKE WORTH REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1056591 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 0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide an environment free of pests in 4 of 15 rooms on the 2 South Unit (room [ROOM NUMBER], #241, #250 and #251). Residents Affected - Few The findings included: Review of the second floor Maintenance Report Logbook, located at the nurse's station, revealed the following: - Concern regarding roaches in room [ROOM NUMBER]-A on 06/12/24, documented as 'fixed' on the same day. - Infestation of roaches in room [ROOM NUMBER] and 241 on 07/28/24 reported by staff. During a room-by-room tour on 08/12/24 at 10:05 AM, the following observations were made: In room [ROOM NUMBER], 2 (two) live juvenile roaches and multiple dead roaches were observed behind the [NAME]. There was also one dead juvenile roach observed on the resident's bed, while the resident was sleeping. In room [ROOM NUMBER], 2 (two) live and mature roaches were observed on the wall and floor behind vacant bed-A. In room [ROOM NUMBER], 2 (two) live juvenile roaches were observed on the floor in the shared bathroom, live and dead roaches in all stages of life were observed behind a nightstand to the left of the air conditioning unit, and dead roaches were observed by the window bed. In room [ROOM NUMBER], numerous live mature and juvenile roaches were observed behind a closet to the left of the air conditioning unit. Two (2) dead roaches were observed on the floor by the window bed. During a room-by-room tour, on 08/12/24 at 10:43 AM, accompanied by the Maintenance Supervisor and the Director of Nursing (DON), the concerns regarding pests were acknowledged and observed by both the Maintenance Supervisor and the DON. On 08/12/24 at 11:20 AM, the Administrator and the Social Services Manager were made aware of the concerns. (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: 105659 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 105659 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center 1201 12th Avenue South Lake Worth, FL 33460 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 0925 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During an interview, on 08/12/24 at 11:23 AM, with Staff B, when asked of the presence of roaches, Staff B stated, most of the time it is in the hallway, they have been treating the rooms. During an interview, on 08/12/24 at 11:59 AM, with Staff D, when asked of the presence of pests and roaches, Staff D replied, I have not seen them, but families have reported to me. I haven't heard any since maybe about a month ago. During a review of pest control invoices, dated from 05/09/24 to 08/06/24, it was noted that all the invoices documented no pest activity on the following dates: 05/09/24, 06/12/24, 07/10/24, 07/24/24 and 08/06/24. During an interview, on 08/12/24 at 12:28 PM, with the Pest Control Technician who treats the facility, when asked regarding the presence of pests and roaches, the Pest Control Technician replied, I have seen roach droppings, but they were dry. I have seen signs, but no live activity. The Pest Control Technician acknowledged that he was aware of the current infestation identified by the Surveyor and stated, I requested for them to empty out the resident's nightstands and move the residents so that I can do some extra treatments. The plan will be twice a week. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105659 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.

  • 0925GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 12, 2024 survey of LAKE WORTH REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of LAKE WORTH REHABILITATION CENTER on August 12, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAKE WORTH REHABILITATION CENTER on August 12, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests."

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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