F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and procedures, staff and resident
interviews the facility failed to provide the appropriate and necessary care and services to maintain
personal hygiene for 3 (Resident #1, #900 and #999) of 4 residents reviewed for activities of daily living
care.
Residents Affected - Some
The findings included:
The facility policy Activities of Daily Living (ADL), supporting (revised 1/30/24) documented, Residents who
are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain
good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Appropriate care and services will be provided for
residents who are unable to carry out ADL's independently, with the consent of the resident and in
accordance with the plan of care, including appropriate support and assistance with: Hygiene (bathing,
dressing, grooming and oral care). If residents with cognitive impairment or dementia resist care, staff will
attempt to identify the underlying cause of the problem and not just assume the resident is refusing or
declining care. Approaching the resident in a different way or at a different time, or having another staff
member speak with the resident may be appropriate.
1. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident #1 had an admission date of 7/29/22 with diagnoses
including dementia, heart failure and acute respiratory failure.
The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) (standardized assessment tool that measures health status in
nursing home residents) with an assessment reference date of 3/26/24 documented Resident #1 required
moderate assistance with transfers and bathing.
The MDS noted Resident #1's cognitive skills for daily decision making were moderately impaired.
Review of the ADL care plan initiated on 4/12/23 identified Resident #1 had an alteration in ability to
perform daily care tasks. The interventions included, encourage to assist with bathing and dressing self,
encourage to be compliant with care, nail care weekly and as needed.
On 5/9/24 at 11 :15 a.m., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Staff A said the process for showers was, they
are written on our daily assignment and there is a shower list at the desk. We offer the shower and if they
refuse it, I try again and if the resident won't take it for me, I let the nurse know. It is documented in our
charting; you can put refused.
On 5/9/24 at 12:40 p.m., during an observation and interview, Resident #1 was noted with long
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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
105859
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor
4000 Kings Hwy
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
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 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
fingernails extending approximately ½ inch with a brown substance under the nails. Resident #1
confirmed his fingernails were very long and said, I need to have someone cut them for me because I can't
do it. He said he takes his showers when I need them but could not express when that would be. Resident
#1 was noted to have difficulty providing appropriate responses to questions.
On 5/9/24 at 12:52 p.m., in an interview, A Wing Unit Manager Licensed Practical Nurse Staff B said the
expectations for showers was if a resident refused the CNA attempts two times, then informs the nurse. The
nurse will go and try to encourage the resident and if he refuses then they document the refusal. The Unit
Manager said Resident #1 was able to stand with assistance of one staff member and transfer but was not
ambulatory.
The observation of Resident #1's fingernails extending approximately 1/2 inch with a brown substance
under the nails was shared with the Unit Manager.
Review of the A Wing Shower Schedule revealed Resident #1's shower days were on Sundays and Fridays
on the 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. shift.
Review of the CNA shower report for April 2024 and May 2024 showed Resident #1 did not received a
scheduled shower on 4/5/24, 4/12/24, 4/14/24, 4/21/24, 4/26/24 and 5/5/24. There was no documentation
Resident #1 refused the scheduled showers.
2. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident #900 had an admission date of 6/3/23 with
Diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, end stage renal disease, anxiety disorder, and dementia.
The Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] documented Resident #900 was dependent on staff for bathing. The
MDS noted the resident's cognition for daily decision making was severely impaired.
Review of the care plan initiated on 12/18/23 identified Resident #900 had an alteration in ability to perform
daily care tasks and mobility. The interventions for the resident included: allow and encourage to pick out
clothes to wear. Encourage to assist with bathing and dressing. Honor bathing preference of shower,
sponge or bed bath 2 x's (two times) a week.
On 5/9/24 at 10:52 a.m., Resident #900 was observed in bed. He was unshaven with approximately two
days of facial hair growth. His fingernails were long approximately ½ inch in length with a brown
substance under the nails. He responded when greeted but was not able to answer any questions
regarding his care.
Review of the shower schedule for the D wing showed Resident #900 was scheduled for showers on
Mondays and Thursdays on the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., shift.
Review of the CNA documentation from 4/1/24 to 5/9/24 showed no documentation the scheduled showers
were provided on 4/1/24, 4/15/24, 4/25/24, and 4/29/24.
3. On 5/9/24 at 10:35 a.m., in an interview Resident #999 said, I am not getting my showers. I have only
had one since my admission. I would like to get my showers. Yesterday the girl came in and said she would
be back to give me a shower and she never returned. The staff said they checked the schedule, and it was
documented I got my shower but I did not. If you can see about that for me I would
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105859
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
105859
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor
4000 Kings Hwy
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
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 0677
love to get my showers.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of the clinical record revealed Resident #999 had an admission date of 4/23/24 with diagnoses
including sacral fracture and was positive for COVID-19 at admission.
Residents Affected - Some
The admission MDS dated [DATE] documented Resident #999 required substantial to maximal assistance
with bathing and showering. The MDS noted the residents cognitive skills for daily decision making were
intact.
Review of the care plan initiated on 5/3/24 identified Resident #999's self-care was impaired.
The interventions instructed staff to divide all tasks into parts as indicated. Honor bathing preference of
shower, sponge or bed bath two times a week, shampoo hair unless done in beauty shop.
Review of the C Unit shower schedule documented Resident #999 was scheduled for showers on
Wednesdays and Saturdays on the 7:00 a.m., to 3:00 p.m., shift.
Review of the CNA Documentation from 4/26/24 to 5/9/24 showed resident #999 did not receive her
scheduled shower on 5/1/24 and 5/4/24. On 5/8/24 it was documented a scheduled shower was provided,
when the resident said she never received the shower.
On 5/9/24 at 2:47 p.m., in an interview the Director of Nursing (DON) said, The Nursing Home Administrator
wanted me to let you know we have taken the shower concern to QAPI (Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement) meetings after our last survey, and it is getting better but obviously we still have
a problem.
The DON confirmed there was no documentation resident's #1, #900 and #999 received the scheduled
showers or refused their scheduled showers. The DON said I know they are receiving scheduled showers.
The DON verified without documentation, it was not possible to say if Residents #1, #999 and #900
received their scheduled showers.
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