F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and assistive
devices to prevent multiple falls, including falls with injury for 1 (Resident #2) of 3 residents reviewed for
falls.
The findings included:
Review of the clinical record for Resident #2 revealed an admission to the facility of 6/28/23 with a most
recent re-admission date of 10/17/23. Diagnoses included Dementia with other behavioral disturbances,
Parkinsonism, and depression.
The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] showed Resident #2 had a Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 3 out of 10 which indicated severe cognitive impairment.
The care plan initiated on 6/30/23 showed Resident #2 was at risk for falls related to a history of multiple
falls, unsteady balance, confusion, diagnosis of dementia with behaviors.
The interventions included encourage and assist the resident to wear appropriate footwear such as nonskid
socks, encourage and remind resident to use call bell and wait for staff assistance with transfers, toileting,
ambulation, etc. date initiated 6/30/23.
Nonslip surface to wheelchair as tolerated, date initiated 7/11/23, revised 12/6/23. Encourage the resident
to use wheelchair positioning/safety devices anti roll backs initiated 7/27/23.
Psych evaluation due to behaviors date initiated 11/03/23.
Request medication review initiated 8/1/23 and again on 11/2/23.
The care plan noted Resident #2 was uncooperative.
On 12/6/23 at 12:30 p.m., Resident #2 was observed in a wheelchair. There was no nonskid cushion in the
wheelchair.
On 12/6/23 at 12:50 p.m., Resident #2 was observed in the dining room with his wife. Resident #2's wife
said the resident did not have a cushion in his chair to stop him from slipping out of the chair. The wife said
he had one at one time.
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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.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106020
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Eagleridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
13881 Eagle Ridge Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33912
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
The nurse corrected the resident's wife and said there was a cushion. The nurse verified he did not
currently have a cushion on his chair. When asked if he had one available, she said to speak with the unit
manager about it.
On 12/6/23 at 1:05 p.m., the Unit Manager verified there was not a nonskid cushion in the resident's
wheelchair, and there was not one available in the resident's room.
Review of the facility's incident reports revealed Resident #2 sustained multiple falls since admission to the
facility.
Fall #1.
On 7/11/23 at 11:49 a.m., the Incident Report showed Resident #2 was found on the floor in his room near
his wheelchair. He got up to go to the bathroom and his legs gave out. The resident sustained skin tears to
the left arm.
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON), the
Administrator said the investigation showed the resident slid out of his wheelchair. He said the intervention
added to the care plan on 7/11/23 was non-slip cushion to wheelchair.
Fall #2.
On 7/26/23 at 6:25 p.m., an incident report showed Resident #2 had a fall.
Resident #2 was found on the floor in front of the nurses station.
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator said the
investigation showed the resident was leaning forward and fell forward out of wheelchair. He said the
intervention added on 7/27/23 was anti rollback device to wheelchair. The DON said, all safety measures
were in place.
Fall #3.
Review of Facility Fall Incident Log showed Resident #2 had a fall on 8/1/23 at 16:30 p.m.
Review of Incident Report showed Resident #2 was found on the floor. The resident was not able to explain
what happened. Resident lost his balance, fell, and hit his head. The resident was sent out to hospital for
evaluation.
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator said a
medication review was conducted by physician of 8/2/23. A psychiatric evaluation was also conducted for
behaviors. There were no other interventions at that time. The DON said he was sent to the hospital due to
the behavior of pulling out his IV (intravenous line used for antibiotic therapy) and pulling out his foley
catheter (catheter inserted in the bladder to drain urine) which caused bleeding. He also had one staple for
a laceration on his head. The administrator said Mirtazapine (medication used for depression and anxiety)
was ordered for the resident, but his wife refused it. She did not like him being sedated. She refused all
psych medications for her husband.
Fall #4
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106020
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Eagleridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
13881 Eagle Ridge Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33912
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 0689
Review of Facility Fall Incident Log showed Resident #2 had a fall on 10/7/23 at 4:00 p.m.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Incident Report showed Resident #2 was found in bed with blood on the linens. There was also
blood on the floor next to his bed. The resident was unable to explain what happened. The resident was
bleeding from the left side of forehead.
Residents Affected - Some
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator said the
investigation found the resident had been on the floor and got back into bed himself. The intervention was
to move the resident to a room closer to the nurses' station. A perimeter (raised edges) mattress was also
ordered.
Fall #5
Review of Facility Fall Incident Log showed Resident #2 had a fall 11/1/23 at 7:59 a.m.
Review of Incident Report showed Resident #2 was found lying face down on the floor next to his bed. The
resident had a pillow under his head. The resident was lifted back into the bed with a mechanical lift.
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator said the
investigation found the resident had fallen out of bed. The intervention was to order a wider perimeter
mattress.
Fall #6
Review of Facility Fall Incident Log showed Resident #2 had a fall 11/2/23 at 5:07 a.m.
Review of Incident Report showed Resident #2 was found on the floor next to the bathroom. The resident
said he was getting off the toilet, his legs got weak, and he fell. He fell on his buttocks. He complained of
pain in his buttock area.
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator said the
investigation found the resident was getting up in the bathroom unassisted. The intervention was a
medication review and psych evaluation. The DON said medications were ordered for a urinary tract
infection on 11/2/23.
Fall #7
Review of Facility Fall Incident Log showed Resident #2 had a fall 11/3/23 at 11:21 p.m.
Review of Incident Report showed Resident #2 had a witnessed fall by four (4) staff members. The staff
said the resident stood up and then he fell to the floor. The resident had a skin tear to the left forearm and
left calf.
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator said the
investigation found the resident had behaviors that put him at risk for falls. Multiple medication changes
were made after this fall.
Fall #8
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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Printed: 05/28/2026
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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
106020
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Eagleridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
13881 Eagle Ridge Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33912
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 0689
Review of Facility Fall Incident Log showed Resident #2 had a fall 11/8/23 at 19:18 p.m.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Incident Report showed Resident #2 had a fall from his wheelchair at the nurses station.
Residents Affected - Some
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator said the
investigation found the resident stood up unassisted and fell forward hitting the left side of his head. The
resident sustained head lacerations and was sent to the hospital. The intervention was another room
change. The resident was moved to the memory care unit due to elopement risk. The DON said, The
resident's wife left him outside of the public viewing area. The physician explained to the resident's wife that
the resident was at a high risk for falls. The wife was educated about the resident's safety but continued to
refuse all pharmacological interventions.
Fall #9
Review of Facility Fall Incident Log showed Resident #2 had a fall 11/18/23 at 11:10 a.m.
Review of Incident Report showed Resident #2 was found on the floor next to his bed. The wheelchair was
at the bedside. The resident suffered a laceration to the right side of his forehead. The resident was unable
to explain what happened.
On 12/7/23 at 12:25 p.m., during an interview with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator said the
investigation found the resident fell in his room with the wheelchair at his bedside. The intervention was to
order lab work.
On 12/7/23 at 4:00 p.m., the administrator and DON both said Resident #2's wife is always with him, into
the late evening hours. His wife is at the facility all day, every day. They have a resident right to be alone in
the resident room. They said they had not discussed the need for increased supervision of the resident to
decrease falls with the wife.
On 12/7/23 at 4:15 p.m., during a tour of the dementia unit Resident #2 was observed sitting in his
wheelchair alone at a table in the dining room. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff A was in the dining
room passing medications. Staff A said she works full time in the dementia unit. She said Resident #2's wife
already went home. Staff A said, She is usually gone when I come on duty for the 3 to 11 shift.
On 12/7/23 at 5:15 p.m., the DON said she does not have documentation to show the wife is always with
Resident #2 during the evening hours. The administrator said the facility can't put the resident on long term
one to one supervision. The only thing we could do would be to give a 30 day discharge notice.
On 12/7/23 at 5:20 p.m., the administrator said he had no other documentation showing the facility provided
adequate supervision to prevent the resident's falls.
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