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WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #10600214 citations on this visit
14 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 14 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that one (Resident #29) of three resident's plan of care for fall interventions was followed in a timely manner related to a physical therapy screening. Findings included: On 4/21/2021, the medical record was reviewed for Resident #29 and revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses to include cardiovascular disease, muscle weakness, dementia, and difficult walking. A review of the resident's fall care plan revealed focuses on the resident being at risk for falls related to forgetfulness and ambulating ad lib (as desired) on and off the unit. The care plan indicated that the resident had a fall on 3/15/2021 related to poor balance and unsteady gait. The facility initiated a new intervention for the fall dated 3/15/2021 for a therapy screen. Upon further review, the resident's medical record revealed that a therapy screen was not conducted on 3/15/2021. During a interview on 4/22/2021 at 10:00 a.m. with the Director of Nursing, she confirmed that the resident's medical record did not indicate a follow through with a referral to therapy. During an interview on 4/22/2021 at 10:10 a.m. with the Director of Physical Therapy, he was able to locate a rehabilitation referral dated 3/17/21, signed by a nursing staff member that indicated the resident had safety issues related to falls or fear of falling. The referral indicated that the resident was ambulating in the hallway (heard thump) turned around and noticed [Resident #29] on the floor by the wall. The nurse and CNA monitored the resident. The screening referral under the section, Outcome of Referral was blank and signed by the therapist. 04/23/21 12:08 p.m., an interview with the DON and the Director of Rehabilitation were interviewed regarding the lack of assessment after Resident #29's fall and the timeframe before conducting a referral and screening for rehabilitation. The Director of Rehabilitation reported that there was a delay in picking up the resident because he had a staff member out. The therapist did not conduct an initial evaluation until 3/30/21. The DON concurred that all information regarding a fall should be documented in a resident's medical record. Her expectations were that nursing follow the post fall strategies. The medical record was silent regarding the fall or required post fall assessments according to the (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 5 Event ID: 106002 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 106002 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/23/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1010 Carpenters Way Lakeland, FL 33809 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 0656 facility policy titled: Fall Management dated 11/30/2014 which read as follows: Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Purpose: Is to identify residents at risk for falls and establish/modify interventions to decrease the risk of future fall (s) and minimize the potential for a resulting injury. Residents Affected - Few 1. Resident will be evaluated, and post fall care provided 2. Initiate neurological checks as per policy or directed by the physician order 3. Notify the physician and resident representative 4. Re-evaluate fall risk utilizing the Post Fall Evaluation 5. Update care plan and nurse aide [NAME] with interventions 6. Initiate post fall documentation every shift for 72 hours 7. Interdisciplinary team to review fall documentation and complete root cause analysis 8. Update plan of care with new interventions as appropriate 9. Review resident weekly x 4. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106002 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 106002 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/23/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1010 Carpenters Way Lakeland, FL 33809 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 observations and interviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety as evidence by 1. failed to ensure that soap was available at three of five handwashing sinks and paper towels were available at one of five sinks in one of one kitchen, 2. failed to document daily temperatures for two of two nourishment refrigerators, and 3. failed to date food in one of two nourishment refrigerators. Findings included: On 04/20/21 at 9:25 a.m., an initial tour was conducted in the kitchen with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM). One of the handwashing sinks was observed without soap after pressing the button on the soap dispenser. A second handwashing sink was observed without soap after pressing the button on the soap dispenser. The CDM stated that she had reported that they were out of soap in the morning meeting today and she was told that she would be getting soap. The handwashing sink in the women's restroom, used only by kitchen staff, was observed without soap after pressing the button on the soap dispenser. The hand washing sink in the dishwashing room was observed with soap after pressing the button on the soap dispenser, but no paper towels were in the paper towel dispenser. The CDM stated she had reported the paper towel dispenser was not working to the Housekeeping Supervisor. On 04/20/21 at 9:45 a.m., the CDM stated that she had reported to the Housekeeping Supervisor that they were out of soap in the kitchen. On 04/20/21 at 9:50 a.m., the Housekeeping Supervisor reported that she gave one of her housekeepers five bags of soap yesterday to take to the kitchen. The Housekeeping Supervisor stated that she watched the housekeeper go to the kitchen with the soap. At 10:13 a.m., Staff F, Housekeeper, reported that she took soap to the kitchen yesterday (4/19/20/21) and a gentleman in the kitchen stated that they did not need any soap, but she filled the soap in the men's restroom. On 04/23/21 at 12:03 p.m., the Housekeeping Supervisor stated that the housekeeping staff were supposed to check soap, paper towels, and all other necessities and she went behind them to make sure it was being done. She said that on 04/19/2021 when the housekeeper went into the kitchen, one of the employees told her that they did not need soap. On 04/22/21 at 11:58 a.m., Staff G, Dietary Aide, reported no one asked him if soap was needed in the kitchen. On 04/22/21 at 12:00 p.m., the CDM reported that housekeeping staff were supposed to check soap dispensers daily. If she noticed it first, then she would notify housekeeping. On 04/20/21 at 9:44 a.m., review of the temperature log for the home style refrigerator on the north unit revealed no documented temperatures since April 8th. This was confirmed by the CDM. She stated that the nurses were responsible for completing the temperature logs daily. On 04/20/21 at 9:46 a.m., review of the temperature log for the home style refrigerator on the south unit revealed no documented temperatures since April 4th. At that time, the inside of the refrigerator was observed to have an undated clear container of lasagna in a brown plastic bag. The CDM (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106002 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 106002 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/23/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1010 Carpenters Way Lakeland, FL 33809 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 reported that the nurses were responsible for taking the temperatures of the nourishment refrigerators and ensuring foods were dated. On 04/23/21 at 8:52 a.m., Staff H, Unit Manager, reported that the kitchen staff was responsible for taking the temperatures of the nourishment refrigerators and dating the foods. Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106002 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 106002 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/23/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1010 Carpenters Way Lakeland, FL 33809 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 0825 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that one (Resident #29) of three residents received a timely Physical Therapy screening after a fall. Residents Affected - Few Findings included: On 4/21/2021 during a medical record review of Resident #29's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], section G indicated for functional status for locomotion on the unit as requiring supervision and a one-person physical assist. Section G 0400 was coded to indicate that the resident had a lower extremity impairment on one side. Further review of the medical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including cardiovascular disease, muscle weakness, dementia, and difficult walking. A review was conducted of Resident #29's care plan regarding a recent fall sustained on 3/15/2021. The plan of care focused on the resident being at risk for falls related to forgetfulness and ambulation ad lib (as desired) on and off the unit. Resident #29 had a fall on 3/15/2021 related to poor balance and unsteady gait. The resident was sent out to the hospital for an evaluation and returned the same day. The facility initiated a new intervention for the fall dated 3/15/2021 for a therapy screen. Upon further review, Resident #29's medical record revealed no screening conducted on 3/15/2021. During an interview on 4/22/2021 at 10:00 a.m. with the Director of Nursing regarding the screening for therapy for Resident #29, she confirmed that the resident's medical record did not indicate a follow through with a referral to therapy. During an interview on 4/22/2021 at 10:10 a.m. with the Director of Physical Therapy, he was able to locate a rehabilitation referral dated 3/17/21, signed by a nursing staff member that indicated the resident had safety issues related to falls or fear of falling. The referral indicated that the resident was ambulating in the hallway (heard thump) turned around and noticed [Resident #29] on the floor by the wall. The nurse and CNA monitored the resident. The screening referral under the section, Outcome of Referral was blank and signed by the therapist. 04/23/21 12:08 p.m., The Director of Rehabilitation reported that there was a delay in picking up the resident because he had a staff member out. The therapist did not conduct an initial evaluation until 3/30/21. On 04/23/21 2:01 p.m. an interview with Nursing Home Administrator verified the lack of documentation for Resident #29 in his medical record. She was asked to provide any nursing notes related to the fall and post fall assessments. She reported that the only documentation regarding the fall was a progress note from the physician that was in the building the following day and documented the following: 3/16/21 16:47 (4:47 p.m.) Patient sustained a fall and was sent to the ER (emergency room) for evaluation. Patient was discharged from the ER the same day and returned to us at the facility. The Nursing Home Administrator reviewed the progress note and reported that she would expect for therapy to follow up on a screening referral within 24 hours if possible. The Nursing Home Administrator agreed that there should have been no delay in screening the resident upon the department of rehabilitation receiving the referral from nursing. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106002 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

14 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.

  • 0015GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0030GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  • 0293GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0325GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0372GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0521GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0741GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 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.

  • 0825GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 23, 2021 survey of WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on April 23, 2021. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on April 23, 2021?

Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Address subsistence needs for staff and patients."

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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