F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation and interview, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary
to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for 2 of 2 residential wings (East & West).
The findings included:
During the original environment tours conducted on 01/11/22 and 0112/22, and the final environment tour
conducted on 01/13/22 at 9:45 AM, accompanied with the facility's Director Of Maintenance and Director Of
Housekeeping, the following were noted:
1) East Wing:
* Community shower #1 was noted to have a large thick black mold type substance covering the ceiling
air-condition vent and surrounding ceiling area. It was also noted an additional large black mold type
substance on the shower stall wall and floor. The room floor was also noted to be heavily stained and soiled
with trash and what appeared to be hair. It was discussed with the Directors that there was a potential
health hazard to facility residents utilizing the shower room. Following the observation, the room was closed
and locked to prevent resident use until terminal cleaned and sanitized.
* Community shower #2 was noted exposed sharp edges of plastic on wall edges, and privacy curtain was
note wide enough to provide resident privacy during showering.
* Patio door exit door was heavily scratched and required repair and repainting.
* Exterior of clean utility room door was heavily scratched and scuffed.
* East Nursing Station - Floor area soiled with trash debris, and hair, and soiled broom and dust pan stored
in rear of the station.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Room and bathroom floor heavily stained, bathroom vanity vinyl laminate
exterior was stripped exposing raw wood, toilet seat was heavily worn and required replacement, and room
wall scratched and scuffed.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Bathroom floor had large areas of black stains, bathroom walls large scratches
and scuffs, and bathroom door damaged with scratches and scuff marks.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Exterior of bathroom door noted be damaged with large numerous scratches
and
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
scuff marks, toilet noted to need re-caulking to the floor, over commode seat was rust laden and ready to
break, and 1 of 6 dresser drawers was missing pull knob.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Room and bathroom floors heavily stained, exterior of over-bed table was pitted
and rusted, and 2 pull knobs missing on dresser drawers.
Residents Affected - Some
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - The room floor area located near the room entrance way noted to have 1/2 inch
separation and room floor heavily black stained.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Bathroom floor heavily black stained, base of toilet molded, privacy curtain
between beds to small to ensure resident privacy, privacy curtain stained with unknown matter, and exterior
of bathroom door scratched and scuffed.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Room floor heavily back stains.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Privacy curtain between beds was too short to provide resident's privacy.
* Ceiling tiles stained in hallway between(6) rooms between rooms #223 - #225.
2) [NAME] Wing:
* Central Linen Storage Room - The ceiling mounted air-conditioning vent and adjacent ceiling area was
noted to have a thick layer of black mold type substance. It was further noted that the vent was located
directly over shelves that contained clean resident linens. The floor of the small storage room was also
noted to be soiled and stained. After the observation, the Directors noted that the linens be removed and
rewashed and also a terminal cleaning and sanitizing to the room and vent.
* Community Shower #1 - The room floor was soiled and stained, the shower stall floor drain was rusted
and clogged with debris, and the room walls required repainting.
* Community Shower #2 - Room wall corners were noted to have broken plastic edges with sharp points,
the front exterior had a large crack from top to bottom, the sink vanity exterior was broken resulting in
exposure of raw wood, and 1 of 3 ceiling lights were not working.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Room floor and bathroom floor had black stained areas., and the exterior of the
sink vanity was broken result in exposure of raw wood.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Room and bathroom walls damages with large scratches and scuff marks,
bathroom floor noted top have large areas of black stains, and the bathroom nurse call light cord was
wrapped 3 times around the wall handrail.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Wall damage and room window, and dresser drawers missing pull handles.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Bathroom floor noted to be have large black stains, bathroom base boards
pulling away from the walls, room floor had large black stains, , and exterior of bathroom door was
damaged.
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Room floor had areas of tape put down due to floor damage, and bathroom
floor noted to have large black stains.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
* room [ROOM NUMBER] - Bathroom floor soiled and large areas of black stains.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Following the 01/12/22 tour, the Director were interviewed concerning the tour findings. It was revealed that
the East and [NAME] Wings have a maintenance / housekeeping Log Book that staff are required to report
and housekeeping / maintenance issues. The Director stated that the logbooks are checked 2-3 times per
day. It was further discussed that staff are not reporting housekeeping/maintenance issues.
Residents Affected - Some
All the 01/12/22 tour findings were reviewed with the administrator.
3) On 01/10/22 beginning at 10:51 AM, observations of the corridors of the East and [NAME] unit and
throughout the facility and common areas, revealed that the hand rails that residents were observed
utilizing to propel themselves through the units and corridors were secured to the walls with raw and
unfinished wood that was absorbent and uncleanable, with the potential for residents to obtain skin tears
and splinters to their hands. It was also noted that there was accumulation of residue and debris, including
used single use gloves.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must
establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to address a residents' grievance in a timely manner for 2 of 2
sampled residents reviewed for grievances, Resident #66, and Resident #382.
The findings included:
1) During an interview on 01/10/22 at 12:41 PM, the daughter of Resident #66 stated that her mother's quilt
went missing about 6 months ago, when visitors could not come in to visit during COVID times. When she
was allowed to visit, she went looking for the quilt and was unable to find it, she addressed her concerns
with a case manager and then again in December 2021 with the Administrator.
A review of the grievance log revealed there is no grievance documented for this concern.
During an interview on 01/12/22 at 8:56 AM with the Administrator (NHA), she acknowledged that she
spoke to the daughter of this resident in 12/21 and was aware of the daughter's concerns about the missing
quilt, she mentioned it to me, and I looked in laundry, but forgot to call her to tell her that I did not see it. The
surveyor asked if there was a grievance on this concern and the NHA stated yes. The surveyor requested to
see the grievance.
On 01/12/22 at 12:15 PM, the Administrator handed the surveyor a grievance document for this concern
dated 01/12/22. The Administrator acknowledged that a grievance was not completed previously.
2) On 01/13/22 at 11:00 AM review of grievance policy dated 08/30/18 indicated the purpose was to
support each resident's right to voice grievances and to ensure that after a grievance has been received,
the facility will actively work through to a conclusion while communicating progress to the resident and/or
anyone working on their behalf in a timely manner. This policy shall be made available, upon request, for
resident and/or anyone working on their behalf. Procedure included: when a resident, or anyone acting on
their behalf, has a grievance, a staff member shall encourage and assist the resident, or person acting on
the resident's behalf, to file a grievance with the facility using the grievance report.
On 01/10/22 at 9:51 AM, Resident #382 stated she has been fighting with the facility since admission (on
01/07/22) regarding her medication-Omeprazole 40 mg. Resident #382 added she has GERD (gastro
esophageal reflux disease, a digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining),
and the GERD has been causing a lot of pain, to the point she has to squeeze her chest in order to get
relief, and she cannot tolerate coffee and orange juice. Resident #382 said, the facility has provided
Omeprazole in a pill form, she doesn't want it in a pill form, and she wanted it in capsule form which provide
better relief for her. She further added, she has been taking Omeprazole in capsule form for 20 years.
Resident #382 said; the facility provided Nexium instead of ensuring she received the Omeprazole 40 mg in
capsule form. Resident #382 voiced she has been refusing the Nexium the facility provided, as it does not
work for her. She informed the facility she had 90 days' supply of Omeprazole 40 mg at home, in capsule
form, and her husband would bring it in for her to be self-administered.
On 01/13/22 at 9:14 AM, an interview was held with the west wing unit Manager (UM), who revealed
Resident #382 had voiced concern about the Omeprazole, and the facility has provided the Omeprazole to
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #382, but in the pill form. She confirmed the resident preferred it in capsule form. The UM said the
facility had informed Resident #382 that the capsule form was not available, and the pharmacy provided it
under Nexium instead.
On 01/13/22 at 9:27 AM, while interviewing the [NAME] wing unit Manager, the regional nurse consultant,
asked the unit Manager whether Resident # 382 had voiced concerns regarding the Omeprazole before?
The Unit Manager said yes. When the surveyor asked the regional nurse consultant should the facility have
tried to obtain an order for the Capsule form to address Resident #382's concern? The regional Nurse
consultant stated, the facility should be able to order the Omeprazole in capsule form for the resident. She
then instructed the unit Manager to contact the attending doctor or the advance practical registered nurse
(APRN) for an order. At this time, the UM was noted on the phone, and voiced she has obtained an order
for the Omeprazole 40 mg in the capsule form.
At 9:32 AM, the regional nurse consultant indicated the medication was on its way, and she instructed the
unit manager to make sure there is an order in place.
On 01/13/22 at 9:56 AM, a subsequent interview was held with the regional nurse consultant, and an
inquiry was made regarding grievances. The surveyor asked for a filed grievance regarding the medication
concern. She revealed if a resident voiced a concern, there should be a grievance file to address the
concern based on the facility policy. The regional nurse consultant voiced, the Omeprazole 40 mg capsules
form requires a prescription, the pill form does not come in 40 mg, it comes in 20 mg and does not require
a prescription. The regional nurse consultant voiced that somebody went to the pharmacy to pick up the
capsule form for Resident # 382 today (01/13/22). She revealed she has apologized to Resident # 382.
During an additional interview with the regional nurse consultant on 01/13/22 at 10:42 AM, she confirmed
there was no grievance file to address the medication concerns, and added she spoke to the [NAME] wing
unit Manager who also confirmed there was no grievance filed for Resident #382.
Record review revealed, Resident # 382 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of a Physician order,
dated 01/08/22, revealed an order for Nexium (Esomeprazole Magnesium) Capsule Delayed Release 40M
give 1 capsule by mouth one time a day for GERD, that was discontinued on 01/10/22. There was another
Physician order dated 01/11/22 for Nexium Capsule Delayed Release 40 MG (Esomeprazole Magnesium)
give 1 capsule by mouth in the morning for GERD.
Review of the progress note dated 01/10/22 at 5:56 PM documented Resident #382 had concerns
regarding Nexium. Review of a Physician progress note dated 01/10/22 at 10:29, documented, chief
complaint: abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting with hematemesis, liquid output from ostomy. Interval
history: status post hospitalization for abdominal pain, nausea vomiting with hematemesis (vomiting blood),
liquid output from ostomy. CT scan 01/02/2022 demonstrated diverting colostomy in left mid abdomen,
prominent dilated small bowel with a transition zone in nondilated loops of bowel, postulated to adhesions
or early bowel obstruction. There is distention of the stomach and reflux of liquid into the esophagus.
Surgery evaluated nasogastric tube was placed putting out copious amounts of coffee-ground. Obstruction
resolved and patient tolerating diet.
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105831
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0679
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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 ongoing activity program to meet the
residents' needs for 3 of 6 sampled residents reviewed for activities, Residents #1, #532, #69.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
1). Resident #1 was initially admitted on [DATE] and discharged on 06/10/21. Resident was readmitted for
current stay on 01/03/22. According to a 'Resident Data Set' evaluation, completed on 01/03/22, Resident
#1 had a BIMS score of 8, indicating 'moderately impaired'. A 'Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Review', date
01/07/22, documented that the resident did not require a care plan for activities as, This resident can
communicate her needs and preferences and her own independent leisure activity. Activity staff will visit for
social interaction and provide activity supplies. The assessment documented resident's participation in the
assessment.
The assessment documented that Resident #1's interests for Activities included: Group activities,
Independent activities, Day/Activity Room activities, Inside facility/off unit activities, Indoor and Outdoor
activities.
The assessment documented that an Activity care plan was not required as, (Resident) is able to make
needs known & choose her own daily activities. She is interested in attending and participating in group
activities, bingo, ice cream socials & music events as tolerated.
During an interview with Resident #1, on 01/11/22 at 10:08 AM, when Resident #1 was asked about
participation in activities, Resident #1 replied that she had not seen any Activities staff since being admitted
.
Resident #1 did not have a care plan for Activities.
2). Resident #532 was admitted for current stay on 01/05/22. admission assessment, dated 01/05/22,
documented resident with a BIMS score of 6, indicating 'severe cognitive impairment.'
A Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Review, dated 01/07/22, documented resident participation in
assessment. The assessment documented that Resident #532 did not require an activities care plan as,
(Resident) is able to make her needs known and choose her own daily activities. She is interested in
attending and participating in group activities, bingo, ice cream socials & music events as tolerated
Resident #532's care plan, initiated on 01/05/22, documented, (Resident) is self directed in choosing her
preferred activities, both group and independent.
The goal of the care plan was documented as, (Resident) will continue to make her own choices regarding
daily activities by next review period with a target date of 01/20/22.
Interventions to the care plan were documented as:
* Invite and offer assistance to activities of potential interest
* Respect residents right to choose to attend planned group activities or not as desired
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview with Resident #532, on 01/11/22 at 10:14 AM, when asked about activities, Resident
#532 replied that she had not seen any staff from the Activities department.
During an interview with the Activities Director and the Activities Assistant, on 01/12/22 at 9:31 AM, when
asked of Resident #1 and Resident #532's participation in activities and where it was documented, the
Activities Director (AD) replied, in the I-PAD. We can document in the computer as well. She (the Activities
Assistant) does all of the documenting. (Activities Assistant confirmed that she does the documentation).
The AD confirmed it is written in the care plans to respect their decision to participate or not. If they decline,
it isn't documented. The newer folks, we don't know them as well as the Long-term patients. They both
(Resident #1 and Resident #532) like Rock and Roll music. I go around with this (pointing to an activity cart
containing books, magazines, drawings and coloring, word search and crossword). She (Resident #1) does
her own independent thing and I go see her twice a week with the cart.
When asked for documentation of residents being invited to the group activities and activities that are of
interest based on the assessment, the Activities Director stated that there was no such documentation of
the residents being invited to, attending or declining invitation to attend activities.
3) Record review for Resident #69, revealed Resident #69 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses included: anxiety disorder. The admission minimum data set (MDS) assessment, reference date
12/23/21 recorded, Resident #69's brief interview for mental status score was 13, indicating he was
cognitively intact. This MDS recorded under section F for Preferences- that it was somewhat important for
Resident # 69 to have books, newspapers, and magazines to read. It was somewhat important for him to
listen to music he likes. It was very important for him to do things with groups of people. It was very
important for him to do his favorite activities. The MDS indicated, the primary respondent for daily and
activity preferences was Resident # 69. The MDS further recorded Resident #69 required extensive
assistance by the staff with activity of daily living such as: Bed mobility, transfer, locomotion on and off unit,
dressing, and personal hygiene.
A review of the recreation/activity assessment dated [DATE], indicated Resident #69's recreation
interests/needs included: Group, Own Room, day/activities room, inside facility/off unit, indoor, and outdoor
with passive participation. The recreation/activity assessment recorded, the activity care plan decision was
by Resident #69, he can communicate his needs and choose his own daily activity.
Review of Psychiatry evaluation note dated 12/18/21 revealed Resident #69 was on Trazadone 25 mg by
mouth at bedtime for depression.
An additional record review evidenced Resident #69 was fully vaccinated.
On 01/12/22 at 3:49 PM an interview was held with the Activity Director, who stated Resident #69 was
social, and he likes to converse. When asked for evidence from the Activity Director of group activity
participation for Resident #69, as per his preference, voiced she did not have any documentation for group
activity participation for him.
At 4:02 PM the nursing home Administrator joined the interview process; and was made aware of Resident
#69's lack of activity concern.
On 01/10/22 at 9:33 AM, Resident #69 stated, he is not happy at all at the facility, he does nothing all day,
there is no activity at the facility, he sits in his room, he is bored, he is thinking of
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0679
all type of crazy expletives.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 01/10/22 at 12:31 PM, Resident #69 was observed sitting up in wheelchair, the TV was on, but Resident
#69 kept both eyes closed. He was not observed participating in activity.
Residents Affected - Few
On 01/10/22 at 1:19 PM, Resident #69 was observed propelling himself in the wheelchair, roaming in his
room aimlessly, he was not participating in activity.
On 01/11/22 at 9:20 AM, Resident #69 was observed lying in bed, there was no activity.
On 01/11/22 at 10:39 AM, Resident #69 was noted lying in bed, watching TV. He voiced, he hasn't been in
activity. He stated, the facility doesn't have anything going on, there is no activities, he likes music, and
bingo. He added he has been to places where there are activities such as bingo and music. He said he just
lays here and watches TV and is getting bored.
On 01/11/22 at 12:13 PM, Resident #69 was noted sitting up in wheelchair, the TV was on. He stated, I am
bored, all day I do this, there's nothing to do.
On 01/12/22 at 11:32 AM Resident #69 was observed sitting up in wheelchair, in his room, with his right
hand on his face looking at the wall. The TV was on, he turned his back away from the TV, he was not
participating in activity.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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
record review and interview, the facility failed to follow physician orders for obtaining blood sugar levels and
blood pressure parameters and notify the physician when the resident's blood sugar level was below 60 or
above 250 for 2 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for following physician orders, Resident #20 and Resident
#72; and failed to follow physician's orders to obtain daily weights for 1 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for
following physician's orders, Resident #72.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
1) A record review for Resident #20 revealed that this resident was admitted to the facility on
12/20/20 with a diagnosis to include Type II Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension,
Atrial-Fibrillation, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiac Pacemaker, Muscle Weakness, Neuropathy, Difficulty
Walking, Morbid Obesity, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. A review of the Physician Orders,
revealed documentation that Resident #20 was to haved accu checks four times a day. Blood sugars less
than 60 or greater than 250 to notify the physician. This order was noted to be active
with a start date of 09/24/21. A review of the December 2021 and January 2022 documented the following
days the blood sugars (BS)were above 250, out of parameter range and the physician was not notified.
a. At 7:30 AM on the following date:
12/06/21 - BS 252
b. At 11:30 AM on the following dates:
12/17/21-BS 253
12/20/21-BS 264
12/25/21-BS 254
12/29/21-BS 268
12/30/21-BS 254
01/08/22-BS 281
c. At 4:30 PM on the following date:
12/03/21-BS 261
d. At 9:00 PM on the following dates:
01/02/22-BS 266
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0684
01/08/22-BS 289
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
01/10/22-BS 258.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 01/11/22 at 1:15 PM, with the Director of Nursing (DON), she stated that the nurses
can document in the MAR (Medication Administration Record) that the physician was notified, there is a
spot for them to do that and then it migrates over to the progress note. The DON reviewed the progress
notes and acknowledged she does not see documentation of notifying physician when the BS were out of
parameters.
During an interview on 01/12/22 at 9:15 A.M., with Staff H- RN (registered nurse), if I have to notify
physician, I would notify the physician and document in progress notes or you can go into the MAR. The
surveyor asked the nurse to pull up BS to show surveyor the documents where she notified the physician of
BS that were outside parameters. She acknowledged she had several outside the parameters, stated, I
don't notify the physician they are ok, then stated the doctor is usually in building and will tell them but does
not document anywhere.
During an interview on 01/12/22 at 10:00 AM with Staff G-RN, Unit Manager, she looked at orders and read
orders about notifying the physicians. She said, I would document under the progress notes. She then
looked for a BS that she did on 12/30/2, with a BS of 254. She reviewed the progress notes and was unable
to find a notification to the physician.
2) Subsequent record review revealed Resident #72 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
included: Atrial fibrillation and other dysrhythmias, coronary artery disease (CAD), and Heart failure (HF).
The admission minimum data set (MDS) assessment reference date 12/15/21 indicated a brief interview for
mental status score of 13, indicating Resident #72 was cognitively intact. The MDS recorded Resident #72
required extensive assistance by the staff for activity of daily living. A review of the comprehensive Care
Plan, revealed, Resident #72 was at risk for altered cardiovascular status related to CHF and CAD.
Interventions included: Monitor weights as ordered, and monitor / document / report to MD as needed for
any signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure included: weight gain unrelated to intake.
Additional review of Resident #72's records lacked any evidence for omitting weights on the mentioned
dates. A review of dietary Note dated 01/10/2022 written by the Dietitian for Weight/Wound review, indicated
a body mass index (BMI) of 25.7 which reflects overweight status, Resident #72 was on daily weights
monitoring for CHF with diuretic use, weight fluctuations anticipated. On 01/12/22 at 1:42 PM an interview
was held with the Dietitian, she revealed, nursing staff were to enter daily weights in the computer system.
The nursing staff have orders in place for daily weights.
On 01/12/22 at 1:46 PM an interview was held with the [NAME] wing unit Manager, a side by side review of
Resident #72's record was conducted with her and interview, in the presence of the Dietitian. Both staff
were not able to provide evidence for weight monitoring on the mentioned dates above.
On 01/12/22 at 2:10 PM, an interview was held with the Director of nursing (DON), she was made aware of
the concerns with the lack of daily weights, and voiced she would look for them. At 3:03 PM, the DON
revealed she was not able to find the weights on the mentioned dates.
Clinical record review for Resident #72, revealed a physician order, dated 12/10/2021, for 'daily weights in
the morning for congestive heart failure (CHF)'. A review of the computer system under
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2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
the weight tab was conducted. Review of December 2021 and January 2022 medication and treatment
administration records (MARs and TARs) lacked evidence of daily weights monitoring for the following
dates: 12/12/21, 12/16/21, 12/21/21, 12/25/21, 12/26/21, 12/30/21, 01/02/22, 01/04/22, and 01/09/22.
Residents Affected - Few
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0800
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional
and special dietary needs.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a nourishing, palatable,
well-balanced diet that met the nutritional needs of 88 of 88 facility residents, that included; Regular Diet:
Sampled Residents' #1, #56, #36, #69, #53, #40, #27, #24, #9, ,#51, #19, #14, #71, #63, #52; Puree Diet:
Sampled Residents' #22, #39, #48; and Mechanical Soft Diet: Sampled Resident's; #57, #66, #14, #26,
#72, and #39.
The findings included:
1. During the observation of the lunch meal on 01/10/22 at 11:30 AM, it was noted that the approved lunch
menu was not followed for Regular Diets: Sampled Residents' #1, #56, #36, #69, #53, #40, #27, #24, #9,
,#51, #19, #14, #71, #63, #52; Puree Diet; Sampled Residents' #22, #39, #48, and Mechanical Soft Diet:
Sampled Residents' #57, #66, #14, #26, #72, and #39.
Interview with the breakfast/lunch cook (Staff A) stated that she does not follow the approved menu and
prepares what ever she thinks the residents would like to eat for meals. Staff A also stated that often food is
not delivered prior to the preparation of the meal.
2. During the observation of the lunch meal in the main kitchen on 01/10/22 and 01/11/22, it was noted that
the breakfast/lunch cook (Staff A) failed to follow approved standardized recipes for the lunch and breakfast
meal.
Interview with Staff A revealed that the recipe ingredients for entrees (Chicken with Peach Sauce), starch
(Rice Pilaf), vegetables (Normandy Vegetables), and desserts (Pound Care with Creme) were not followed.
Observation during the breakfast meal on 01/11/22 noted that the menu documented fresh fruit for Regular
and Therapeutic Diets. There was no fresh fruit prepared and served. It was also noted that no fruit
substitute was replaced.
Interview with Dietary Manager and [NAME] (Staff A) noted that they were unaware that the approved
menu included fresh fruit and also noted there was no fresh fruit in supply.
2. During the observation of the lunch meal on the East Wing on 01/11/22, it was noted that the meal was
served over 2 hours late resulting in numerous residents becoming anxious and angry concerning the late
meal service. Because of the late service, numerous residents left the dining area and meal consumption
intake was very poor. The late meal service affected 47 residents residing on the east wing the included
sampled Residents #57, 51, #19, #14, #26, #71, #63, #52, #22, #49, #27, #24, and #9.
3. During individual interviews conducted on 01/10/22, it was noted that residents stated the following;
Resident #4 - Breakfast does not come until 9:45 AM and dinner at 7:05 PM on a daily basis; I hate being
served plastic silverware; Disposable dishes in no class; and The menu is not being followed and food
quality is poor.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0800
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Resident #27 - The food trays come late all the time; Breakfast at 10 AM and dinner at 7 PM; I hate the
plastic silverware as I cannot cut anything with it; and The facility food is terrible.
Resident #24 - I complain that there is never any fresh fruit being served. No fresh salads are not being
served; If you ask for fresh fruits you only get canned fruit cocktail and I hate that; and The menu is not
being followed.
Resident #9 - I think they ran out of food last night; I got a cold sandwich that I did not order; I think
everyone got a cold sandwich; The menu is not being followed.
4. During the observation of the lunch meal service in the main kitchen on 01/10/22 at 11:30 AM and the
breakfast meal of 01/11/22, it was noted that there was insufficient staff to carry out the functions of the
dietary department. Interview with the Dietary Manager(DM) revealed that the department is short 4 dietary
aides and 1 cook position.
On 01/10/22, it was noted that nursing Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) are scheduled daily to work in
the dietary department due to insufficient dietary staff. The DM stated that on 01/11/22 the lunch dinner
meals were short 4 dietary aides due to illness or 'no show no call' in sick. The DM stated that the CNA's
working in the kitchen have not been properly trained in dietary policies and procedures.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0802
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition
service.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to employ
sufficient staff with appropriate skills to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition services for 88 of 88
residents which included Sample Residents; #1, #56, #36, #69, #53, #49, #27, #24, #9, #57, #51, #19, #14,
#26, #71, #63, #52, #22, #39, #48, #66, #26, and #72.
The findings included:
1. During the observation of the lunch meal in the main kitchen on 01/10/22 and breakfast meal of
01/11/22, it was noted that the approved menu was not being followed for residents with Regular Diet ,
Mechanical Soft Diet, and Pureed Diet. Interview with the breakfast/lunch cook (Staff A) at the time of the
observations noted to stated she does not follow the approved menu and makes her own decision of what
she will prepare and serve on a daily basis, Staff A was also noted to state that the facility does not have
food deliveries on a regular and timely basis to follow the approved menu. Staff A stated that she has not
had in-service training on: following the approved menu, therapeutic diets, and following standardized menu
recipes.
2. During the initial sanitation tour of the kitchen /food service department on 01/10/22 it was noted that a
nursing Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA-Staff B) was working within the department. During an interview
with the Dietary Manager (DM) at the time of the observation it was noted that the facility does not employ
sufficient dietary staff. The DM stated that the dietary Department has 4 dietary Aides open position and 1
cook position vacancies. The DM further stated that on 01/11/22 4 Dietary Aides did not show for work due
to illness and no call no show for work. The DM further stated it is necessary for CNA staff to work in the
kitchen in order for resident meals to be prepared and served. Interview conducted with Staff B stated he
works daily in the Dietary Department for over the past 2 weeks and has not had any job training fro the
dietary aide position.
3. During the observation of the breakfast meal on 01/13/22 it was noted that the Maintenance Director was
delivering resident meal tray carts to the East and [NAME] Units. Further observation conducted on
01/13/22 noted the Director was working in the main kitchen and was coming into contact with prepared
food, food preparation surfaces, and food serving surfaces. Following the observations, the surveyor
requested to the Director that he is only allowed in the dietary department for maintenance repairs. The
Director stated that the facility administration requested his assistance in the main kitchen.
4. During the observation of the lunch meal on 01/11/22 on the East Unit, it was noted that there meal tray
delivery time of 12 PM was not followed. Further observation noted that 12 residents were seated in the
dining area since 11:30 AM. Continued observations noted that meal trays were not served to the East Unit
until 2 PM. During the 2 hours wait it was noted that the 12 residents in the dining area became anxious
and angry to not receiving their meals. Some of the residents were removed by staff due to the anxiety. It
was noted that the last resident finished the lunch meal after 2:30 PM. Interview with the Dietary Manager,
following the lunch meal observation, noted to state that there was insufficient dietary staff to prepare and
serve the meal.
5. During the observation of the breakfast and lunch meal on 01/13/22, it was noted that the residents were
being served foods on disposable dishware. Interview with the Dietary Manager (DM) revealed that the
department does not have sufficient staffing and further stated that he had to make the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0802
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
choice of cooking/preparing residents' meals or wash residents' dishware. The DM stated that he needed to
cook/ prepare meals and made the decision to serve residents' meals on disposable dishware.
6. Individual resident interviews concerting food issues on 01/10/22, revealed the following:
Resident #4 - Breakfast does not come until 9:45 AM and dinner at 7:05 PM on a daily basis. I hate being
served plastic silverware. Disposable dishes in no class.
Resident #27 - The food trays come late all the time. Breakfast at 10 AM and dinner at 7 PM. I hate the
plastic silverware as I cannot cut anything with it. The facility food is terrible.
Resident #24 - I complain that there is never any fresh fruit being served. No fresh salads are not being
served. If you ask for fresh fruits you only get canned fruit cocktail and I hate that. The menu is not being
followed.
Resident #9 - I think they ran out of food last night I got a cold sandwich that I did not order. I think everyone
got a cold sandwich. The menu is not being followed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0803
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be
updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Based on observatioin , interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to follow the
approved menu for 88 of 88 facility residents that included: Regular Diet: Sampled Residents #1, #56, #36,
#69, #53, #40, #27, #24, #9, ,#51, #19, #14, #71, #63, #52, , Puree Diet; Sampled Residents #22, #39,
#48, Mechanical Soft Diet: Sampled Residents; #57, #66, #14, #26, #72, and #39.
The findings included;
1) During the review of the approved menu for the lunch meal of 01/10/22 , the following were noted:
*Regular Diet - Chicken Breast (3 ounce) with Spiced Peach Sauce, [NAME] Pilaf (#8 scoop), Normandy
Vegetables (#8 Scoop), Pound Cake with Creme (1 slice).
Mechanical Soft - Ground Chicken (#8 scoop) with 1 ounce Spiced Peach Soft, [NAME] Pilaf with 1 ounce
of Thick [NAME] Sauce, Pureed Bread/Roll or Slurry , and Pureed Pond Cake with Creme Sauce.
Pureed Diet - Pureed [NAME] Pilaf (#8 Scoop), Pureed Normandy vegetable (#8 scoop), Pureed
Bread/Roll or Slurry, and Pureed/Slurry Pound Cake with Creme (#10 Scoop)
Interview with the Breakfast/Lunch [NAME] (Staff #A) on 01/10/22 noted she stated that she often does not
follow the approved facility menu, and further stated the she determined what the residents don't like to eat
and prepares other foods. Staff also stated that often menu foods are not delivered in time and is forced to
change the menu. The interview was witnessed and discussed with the DM and facility Dietitian.
2) During the review of the approved facility menu for the breakfast meal of 01/12/22, the following were
noted;
* Regular Diet - Serving (#8 scoop /half cup of Seasonal Fruit
* Mechanical Soft Diet - Serving (#8 scoop) of Soft Canned Fruit (NO Pineapple or Fruit Cocktail)
* Pureed Diet - Serving (#8 scoop) of Pureed Canned fruit (No Pineapple or fruit Cocktail)
Observation of the tray assembly line in the Main Kitchen on 01/12/22 at 7:30 AM noted that the seasonal
fruit, canned fruit, and pureed fruit was not prepared or served for the meal. Interview with the Dietary
manager and facility Dietitian at the time of the observation revealed that the menu and dietary spread
sheet was not reviewed by the morning cook (Staff A) to ensure that the approved menu was going to be
followed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0805
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual
needs.
Based on obserevation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to prepare
oatmeal in a form designed to meet the needs of 10 residents (includes Residents #22, #39, and #48) with
physician ordered dysphagia pureed diet.
The findings included:
During the observation of the breakfast meal in the main kitchen on 01/11/22 at 7:30 AM accompanied with
the facility's Licensed Dietitian, the following was noted:
1) The cooked pureed oatmeal identified by the cook (Staff A) appeared to be very lump and had notable
large pieces of Oatmeal. At the request of the surveyor , at taste test of the pureed cooked cereal was
conducted along with the facility's Dietitian. The result of the testing noted the cereal was not smooth and
had large chunks of Oatmeal. The surveyor requested that the Oatmeal not be served to Pureed residents
until the mixture was blended to the correct smooth pureed consistency.
2) Interview conducted with the breakfast/lunch cook (Staff A) on 01/11/22 revealed that she does not
follow standardized recipes for the preparation of pureed foods. She stated that she was unaware of
consistency of pureed foods for the prevention of potential aspiration for dysphagia residents. Staff A also
stated she did not have specific training for the preparation of pureed diets and was unaware of residents
specific nutritional needs with a diagnosis of dysphagia.
A review of the facility diet census for 01/10/22 noted that there were currently 10 residents with physician
ordered dysphagia pureed diets. Of these 10 residents it was noted that 3 of the residents were sampled
including Residents #22, #39, #48.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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Palm City, FL 34990
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F 0809
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and
requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to
eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Based on Observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide
meals at regular times comparable to normal times in the facility for 47 residents residing on the East Wing.
Of the 47 residents it was noted that the following were sampled residents #40, #27, #24, #9, #57, #51, 19,
#14, #26, #71, #63, #52, #22.
The findings included:
During the observation of the lunch meal on 01/11/22 at 11:30 AM, it was noted the 12 facility residents
were seated in the East Dining Room awaiting the delivery of the lunch meal . Further observation noted at
12:30 PM the residents began get visually and verbally upset that the lunch meal had not been delivered.
At 1:15 PM it was noted that 2 residents ( Resident # 14) became very upset , began to yell and had to be
taken away from the dining room area to reduce their anxiety with the late meal. At 1:15 PM the surveyor
contacted the administrator and requested to be informed of why the late meal service was occurring. The
administrator stated she was unaware why the issue was occurring. At 1:35 PM the first food cart arrived to
the East Wing however only some of the 12 residents seated in the dining groom room received a tray.
Specifically it was noted that 5 residents did not receive their lunch tray and had to sit and watch other
residents eat their lunch meal while seated at the same table. At 2:10 PM the lunch trays finally arrived to
the East wing and were served to the 5 residents. Continued observation noted that that the last residents
seated in the dining room (including Resident #19) and residents eating in room ( including Resident #71)
finished eating the lunch meal at 2:35 PM.
Following the lunch meal observation an interview was conducted with the Dietary Manager (DM) on
01/12/22 at 2:45 PM concerning the late meal service on the East Wing. The DM stated that the dietary
department has been short staffed since his hire 1 week ago. Further stated that nursing CNA's had to be
scheduled to work in the dietary department on a daily basis. The DM also included that on 01/12/22 short
staffed by 4 dietary aides and 1 cook. The DM stated that the 4 dietary aides absent on 01/12/22 included 2
illness and 2 no show no call.
Following the DM the Administrator was interviewed concerning the meal time and dietary staff shortages.
It was noted that the administrator was aware of the shortages and steps had been put into place to hire
new dietary staff. It was also noted that an action plan had not been developed concerning the meal and
staffing issues and the surveyor requested that an action plan be developed and submitted to the surveyor
for review on 01/13/22.
On 01/11/22 interviews were conducted with 4 residents residing on the East Wing concerning food and
meal times . The findings of the interviews included the following:
Resident #4 - Breakfast does not come until 9:45 am and dinner at 7:05 PM on a daily basis. I hate being
served on plastic dishes and silverware, I feel that's no class.
Resident #27 - The food trays come late all the time. Breakfast served at 10 AM and dinner at 7 PM. I am
served disposable dishes and I hate the plastic silverware as I cannot cut anything.
Resident #24 - I complain that there is never any fresh fruit being served. No fresh salads are not
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105831
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/13/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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being served. If you ask for fresh fruits you only get canned fruit cocktail and I hate that.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Resident #9 -I think they ran out of food last night I got a cold sandwich that I did not order . I think
everyone got a cold sandwich .
Residents Affected - Some
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105831
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/13/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute
and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food serve safety; including ensure fresh ice
is not being contaminated, silverware is handled in a safe and sanitary manor, cooking equipment is free of
carbon build-up, and food storage shelving are being cleaned properly.
The findings included;
1) During the kitchen/food service sanitation tour conducted on 01/10/22 at 9 AM accompanied with the
Dietary Manager (DM), the following were noted:
(a) Observation of the interior of the commercial ice machine noted the sides and top had a large growth of
black mold type matter. The top of the ice level was in contact with the black mold type matter. The surveyor
stated to the DM that there was potential that the ice was contaminated and there was a potential risk of
resident illness. The surveyor requested that the machine be unplugged and drained and thoroughly
sanitized prior to use. On 01/10/22 it was noted that an outside refrigeration/ice machine vendor was
sanitizing and servicing the commercial ice machine.
*Photographic evidence obtained.
(b) Observation of the walk-in refrigerator noted large rust laden area on the entry door and on the interior
walls of the unit. Further noted that 12 of 12 food storage shelves were soiled with dried food matter.
*Photographic evidence obtained.
(c) Observation of the walk in refrigerator noted that foods were not being stored on shelving to prevent
possible contamination. Specifically cases of raw eggs (2) and fresh fruits (grapes) were being stored on
the bottom shelf together. The surveyor discussed that there was possible food contamination if broken raw
eggs came in contact with the fresh fruits. The surveyor requested that fresh fruit be washed and stored
above the cases of raw eggs.
(d) Observation of the commercial convection ovens noted that 2 of 2 ovens were soiled with large areas of
black carbon. it was discussed with the DM the ovens had not been properly cleaned in some time and
needs to be put on regular cleaning basis. The DM further stated that 1 of the ovens was not even
operational.
*Photographic evidence obtained.
(e) Cooked eggs (5) were noted to be located on a pan on the preparation table . An interview with the cook
noted that the eggs were leftover from the breakfast meal, but were intended for use for egg salad. At the
request of the surveyor the temperature of the cooked eggs was taken by use of the facility's calibrated
thermometer. The temperature was recorded at 126 degrees F. The surveyor informed that the eggs were
not being held at the required temperature of 41 degrees F or below, or 135 degrees F or above.
(f) The walls of the food preparation area near the 3-compartment sink were noted soiled and to
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105831
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/13/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
2505 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
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have numerous areas of dried food matter.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
*Photographic evidence obtained.
Residents Affected - Many
(g) Observation noted 3 of 3 food preparation skillet pans exteriors covered with a layer of thick black
carbon.
*Photographic evidence obtained.
(h) The trash bin located at the hand wash sink failed to have a cover.
*Photographic evidence obtained.
(i) Observation of the dish machine room noted that the ceiling mounted air-conditioning vent located in the
middle of the room was heavily soiled and covered with a black mold type substance. It was also noted the
walls of the room and the exterior of the dish machine were heavily soiled. The surveyor discussed with the
DM that clean dishes, cart, staff can become contaminated and requested that the vent, dish machine, and
room walls be properly cleaned on 01/10/22.
*Photographic evidence obtained.
2) Observation of the trash/dumpster area on 01/10/22 at 9:45 AM accompanied with the Dietary Manager
noted that the ground area surrounding the dumpster was littered heavily with tray, rotting food, and
discarded PPE . The area with infectious waste bins were noted to have the ground surface molded and
build up of vegetation and leaves. The surveyor requested that the issues be reported to the Administrator
and Infection Control staff for immediate attention.
*Photographic evidence obtained.
3) During the subsequent second tour of the main kitchen on 01/10/22 at 11:30 AM, it was noted a staff
member who is a CNA in the facility that has been scheduled for dietary staff was not handling clean
silverware in sanitary manor. Specifically the silverware was not washed and sanitized properly and was put
into silverware tubes with the eating portion in up position. The surveyor requested to have Staff cease
rolling the contaminated silverware and have the silverware re-sanitized and stored properly prior to
handling.
4) During the subsequent third tour of the main kitchen on 01/11/22 at 11:30 AM, it was noted a staff
member who is a CNA in the facility that has been scheduled for dietary staff, was not handling clean
silverware in sanitary manner. Specifically the silverware was not washed and sanitized properly and was
put into silverware tubes with the eating portion in up position. The surveyor requested to have Staff cease
rolling the contaminated silverware and have the silverware re-sanitized and stored properly prior to
handling.
5) During routine observations of the Main Kitchen on 01/13/22 at 8:45 AM it was noted 3 separate
observations of the Director of Maintenance in kitchen preparation and serving areas. The Director was
observed helping out with the breakfast meal service. The surveyor requested that the Director not be in the
kitchen to assist with meals unless it is for kitchen repairs. It was also discussed the issues of
contamination potential of the Director assisting with food preparing and serving.
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