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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALACMS #1059992 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure respiratory care services were provided consistent with professional standards of practice for oxygen administration for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident #25. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: During an observation on 3/26/2023 at 10:00 AM, Resident #25 was lying in bed, with oxygen being administered via a nasal canula. The oxygen concentrator was set at 3 liters per minute (L/min). During an observation on 3/27/2023 at 9:01 AM, Resident #25 was lying in bed, with oxygen being administered at 3 L/min. During an observation on 3/28/2023 at 8:34 AM, Resident #25 was being administered oxygen at 3 L/min. Review of the physician order dated 8/17/2022 for Resident #25 reads, Oxygen at 2 liters/ minute continuously per nasal cannula. Document O2 Sats [oxygen saturation] q [every] shift. During an interview on 3/28/2023 at 11:30 AM, Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), confirmed the oxygen concentrator was set at 3 L/min. Staff A verified that the physician's order was for 2 liters/minute continuously per nasal cannula. During an interview on 3/28/2023 at 11:45 AM, the Assistant Director of Nursing stated, It is my expectation that the nurses check to make sure the oxygen levels are correct daily on their shift. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Oxygen Administration/ Safety/ Storage/ Maintenance issued 12/3/2022 read, Policy: Oxygen will be administered in accordance with physician orders and current standards of practice. Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 105999 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 105999 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/30/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Life Care Center of Ocala 2800 SW 41st St Ocala, FL 34474 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 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, the facility failed to ensure the equipment was cleaned in accordance with professional standards for food safety. Residents Affected - Some Findings include: During an observation on 3/27/2023 at 9:40 AM, the ice machine had a black/brownish dark substance around the inner rim of the door on the inside of the ice machine. During an interview on 3/27/2023 at 9:45 AM, the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) confirmed the presence of a dark substance and stated that it should have been cleaned every night. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Cleaning Schedule reviewed on 4/27/2022 read, Equipment and Utensil Cleaning and Sanitization- A potential cause of foodborne outbreaks is improper cleaning (washing and sanitizing) of equipment and protecting equipment from contamination via splash, dust, grease, etc. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105999 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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What happened during the March 30, 2023 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA?

This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA on March 30, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA on March 30, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordanc..."

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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