F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and review of policy and procedure, it was determined that the facility failed to
ensure that it secured medications for Resident #37, during a Medication Pass Observation and properly
disposed of over-the-counter (OTC) medication for Resident #13, during an observational room tour.
The findings included:
1) On 02/07/22 at 9:50 AM during a Medication Administration Observation, it was noted that there were
three (3) unidentified, loose pills---one (1) orange and two (2) pink on Resident #37's floor, one (1) near the
doorway and two (2), near her bedside table, unsecured and accessible to other residents, staff and
visitors. Resident #37 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included
Dementia, Osteoarthritis, Major Depressive Disorders and History of Falling. She had a Brief Interview
Mental Status (BIM) score of 6 (severely impaired). Photographic evidence obtained of the three (3) loose,
unidentified pills located on the floor in Resident #37's room.
On 02/07/22 at 9:52 AM an interview was conducted with Staff A, a Registered Nurse (RN), in which she
acknowledged that the pills should not have been there and should have been discarded.
2) During an observational room tour conducted on 02/07/22 at 11:15 AM of Resident #13's room, it was
noted that there was a container of (OTC) vaporizing Chest rub sitting on Resident #13's bedside table; the
container had no expiration date on it. And, in Resident #13's bathroom located on the over-sink shelf, it
was noted that there was a one-half (1/2) used bottle of (OTC) Sore Throat Spray with an expiration date of
07/23, also unsecured and accessible to other residents, staff and visitors. Resident #13 was re-admitted to
the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma,
Shortness of Breath, Emphysema, Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. Resident #13 is currently out of the
facility since 02/02/22 after transfer to Hospital with a determined diagnosis of Renal Failure. She had a
Brief Interview Mental Status (BIM) score of 13 (cognitively intact). Photographic evidence obtained of the
container of (OTC) Chest rub on the resident's bedside table and (OTC) Sore Throat Spray in the resident's
bathroom.
On 02/07/22 at 12:47 PM it was still noted that there was a container of vaporizing Chest rub sitting on
Resident #13's bedside table and it was also still noted on the over-sink shelf, that there was a one-half
(1/2) used bottle of Sore Throat Spray.
On 02/07/22 04:08 PM it was still noted that there was a container of vaporizing Chest rub sitting on
Resident #13's bedside table and it was also still noted on the over-sink shelf, that there was a
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105686
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/10/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Springtree Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
4251 Springtree Drive
Sunrise, FL 33351
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 0761
one-half used bottle of Sore Throat Spray.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 02/08/22 at 10:30 AM An interview was conducted with Staff B, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), in
which she acknowledged that neither the chest rub medication nor the sore throat spray bottle, should have
been there and should have been properly stored/secured.
Residents Affected - Few
3) On 02/07/22 at 3:56 PM during an evening observational tour, it was noted that there was a single,
loose, unidentified green pill located on the floor of unit two (2) in the 100's unit hallway leading down to the
resident rooms. The pill was unsecured and accessible to residents, staff members and visitors.
Photographic evidence obtained of the loose, unidentified green pill on the 100-unit hallway.
During an interview conducted on 02/07/22 at 4:06 PM with Staff C, an (LPN) she indicated that the pill
looks like a green iron tablet and she acknowledged that the pill should not have been there and should
have been properly discarded.
On 02/08/22 at 12:02 PM an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) and she further
acknowledged that the loose pills should have been discarded and that the chest rub medication and the
sore throat spray bottle, should not have been there and should have been properly stored/secured.
Review of facility policy and procedure for Medication Storage in the Facility---Storage of Medications,
provided by the Director of Nursing (DON), dated April 2018 Policy: Medications and biologicals are stored
safely, securely and properly following manufacturer's recommendations or those of the supplier. The
medication supply is accessible only to licensed nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel, or staff members
lawfully authorized to administer medications.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
105686
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/28/2026
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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
105686
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/10/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Springtree Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
4251 Springtree Drive
Sunrise, FL 33351
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to store,
prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety that
included; failure to hold hot foods at regulatory temperatures at 135 degrees or greater. This potentially
effected 28 facility residents that included sampled Residents #5, #7, #38, #59. and #184.
The findings included;
During the second Kitchen/Food service observation tour conducted on 02/08/22 at 9:30 AM, it noted that
numerous containers of foods were noted to be located on a utility cart near the oven area. Further
observation noted that the pans contained :
Ground Cooked Beef - 10 portions prepared on 02/07/22.
Pureed Chicken - 10 Portions prepared on 02/07/22.
Baked Fish - 6 portions prepared on 02/07/22.
Baked Potatoes - 8 portions prepared on 02/07/22.
At the request of the surveyor the temperatures of these foods were taken by the Corporate Food Service
Manager with the use of the facility's calibrated digital thermometer and were recorded as follows;
Ground Cooked Beef = 60 degrees F
Pureed Chicken = 56 degrees F
Baked Fish = 53 degrees F
Baked Potatoes = 60 degrees F
Interview with the cook at the time of the observation noted that the foods were prepared on 02/07/22 and
were going to be reheated and served as menu alternates, mechanical soft, and pureed foods for the lunch
meal of 02/08/22. The cook stated that the foods were taken out of the refrigerator and were waiting to
reheated for the lunch meal. It was also discussed that potentially hazardous foods are to be held at
regulatory temperatures of below 41 degrees F or above 135 degrees F . It was also discussed that foods
(Chicken, fish, beef should be prepared daily and not ahead of time and served as left overs.
A review of the facility's Diet Census for 02/08/22 noted that there were 21 residents with physician ordered
mechanical Soft Diet that included; Residents #5, #59, and #184, and 7 residents with physician ordered
pureed diets that included: Residents #7, and #38).
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105686
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
105686
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/10/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Springtree Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
4251 Springtree Drive
Sunrise, FL 33351
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 0814
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to dispose of garbage and
refuse in a safe and sanitary manor.
Residents Affected - Some
The findings included:
During the observation of the dumpster/refuse area accompanied with the Corporate Food Service
Manager on 02/08/22 at 9:30 AM, the following were noted:
1) Upon exit of the rear door of the facility in route to the dumpster area, it was noted that there was an
open trash barrel next to the exit door. Further observation noted that the open barrel was full of staff
discarded Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) that included masks, gloves, and gowns. The Corporate
Director stated that it was not the facility's procedure for disposing of infectious PPE's. The surveyor
requested that the barrel contents be safely discarded as soon as possible and educate staff on proper
disposal of PPE's.
2) Observation of the dumpster noted that 1 of 2 garbage dumpsters was noted to have a large hole in the
bottom right corner. It was also noted that a rag had been placed in the hole. It was discussed with the
Corporate Director that the hole was large enough for the entrance of vermin or potential leakage out of the
dumpster of garbage/trash. The surveyor requested that the Dumpster Company be contacted immediately
for a replacement dumpster.
3) Observation of the dumpsters (2) noted that there was thick build-up of black mold matter between the 2
dumpsters. The surveyor discussed with the Corporate Director that the area is not being being cleaned
and sanitized on regular basis.
4) Observation noted that the walk way from the facility exit door to the dumpster (approximately 25 feet)
was stained and covered with a thick black mold type matter. It was discussed with the Corporate Director
that each time staff walk through the area that mold type matter is transferred into the facility.
* Photographic evidence obtained.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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