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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SOLARIS HEALTHCARE CHARLOTTE HARBORCMS #1058591 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 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 (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 3 Event ID: 105859 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 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 (continued on next page) 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105859 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 9, 2024 survey of SOLARIS HEALTHCARE CHARLOTTE HARBOR?

This was a inspection survey of SOLARIS HEALTHCARE CHARLOTTE HARBOR on May 9, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SOLARIS HEALTHCARE CHARLOTTE HARBOR on May 9, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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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