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EAGLERIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1060201 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision to prevent one resident (resident #1) of three residents sampled for falls to prevent multiple falls and major injuries to the resident, multiple falls, a fracture of to the right hip on 11/1/24 for which the resident was hospitalized for surgical intervention, and a fracture to the to the right humorous on 11/17/24. The findings included: Review of facility titled, Falls- Managing, Preventing and Documentation, revised 1/2024, which stated, Based on previous evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling . The staff will implement a resident-centered fall prevention plan to reduce the specific risk factor(s) or with a history of falls .If the resident continues to fall, staff will re-evaluate the situation and whether it is appropriate to continue or change current interventions. As needed, the attending physician will help the staff reconsider possible causes that may not have been previously identified. Resident #1 is an [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility 10/15/24 with a history of Dementia, Post Traumatic Stress Seizures, Delerium, Dysphagia, Encephalopathy, Cirrhosis of the liver, and Stage III kidney disease. Clinical records for Resident #1 were reviewed. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment completed on 10/28/24 documented in Section C Resident #1 had severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 01. Section J Resident #1 had 2 or more falls since admission. Section GG documented that the resident is dependent on facility staff for ADL (activities of daily living) care including dressing, bathing and toileting needs. The Fall Risk Evaluation completed on 10/15/25, on admission, documented Resident #1 had a Lack of understanding of physical limitations, lack of understanding of cognitive limitations, history of multiple falls, needs assistance with toileting and taking two of the medications identified to increase risk of falls. Resident #1 had a care plan for falls initiated on 10/16/24. The care plan stated the resident is at risk for falls related to cognitive deficit, history of falls, and unsteady gait/ poor balance. The interventions listed on the care plan initiated on 10/16/24 included: Encourage and remind resident to use call bell and to wait for staff assistance with transfers, ambulation, toileting, etc. as indicated. Encourage and assist the resident to wear appropriate FOOTWEAR such as rubber-soled shoes, (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: 106020 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 106020 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/30/2025 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 non-slip bedroom slippers, non-skid socks, etc. when ambulating, transferring, or mobilizing in w/c. The care plan was revised on 10/17/24 to add intervention frequent rounding during sleep hours. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Resident #1 had 5 documented falls in the facility including 10/15/24, 10/16/24, 10/21/24, 11/1/24, and 11/17/24. Progress note dated 10/15/24 at 3:23 p.m. stated, Caregiver alerted nurse that resident was on the floor in room. Upon arriving to resident's room, nurse observed room door to be open, light in the room, and in front of closet, resident was laying face down on the floor with his head turned to the side . Resident is confused and unable to explain how he ended up on the floor . Resident educated on call light and his safety. On 10/15/24 at 9:49 p.m. the nurse charted for behavior charting, Resident restless, attempting to stand in the dining room, attempting to climb out of his bed, very impulsive and non-cooperative .resident redirected with no success, resident has to be one on one with staff in order to remain where seated or remain in bed for constant reminders to not climb out of bed or chair. On 10/16/24 at 10:00 p.m. the nurse documented resident #1 was found on the floor and became aggressive with staff when attempting to assess the resident. Resident #1 was administered Haldol 5 mg intramuscularly (an antipsychotic medication). A progress note dated 10/17/24 documented The IDT (Interdisciplinary team) met at 9:24 a.m. to discuss the resident's fall on 10/16/24. The progress note reads, Resident noted to be floor next to bed with mattress on top of him, resident was only wearing his brief. Resident was unable to provide details regarding how he ended up on the floor, resident was yelling profanities and threats . The Team determined the root cause analysis of the fall was secondary to the resident's onset of psychotic state. On 10/21/24 at 8:08 a.m., the Advanced Nurse Practitioner documented a progress note which read, Patient seen and examined today for follow-up visit. He had a fall while I was at the facility, he was found in the floor, apparently he didn't hit the head, upon my assessment a skin tear was noted to his Rt elbow, wound care provided, VS taken under baseline. He was alert to name only . Education provided w/ [with] verbalized understanding about call for help to avoid any fall. On 11/1/24 a post fall investigation found Resident #1 had been found on the floor by staff at approximately 5:30 a.m. The resident was described as confused and unable to respond. At around 7:00 a.m. Resident #1 was complaining of pain in his right hip. An x-ray obtained by the facility showed Resident #1 had a right hip fracture. A witness statement obtained on 11/1/24 by the certified nursing assistant, Staff A, documented she was doing frequent rounds on Resident #1 on the morning of 11/2/24. The Statement documents she assisted the resident to his bed at 3:00 a.m. and at 5:00 a.m. she found Resident #1 on the floor. After Resident #1 had surgical intervention to repair his right hip and was readmitted to the facility another progress note documents Resident #1 had another fall on 11/17/24. On 11/20/24 at 9:10 a.m. the Advanced Nurse Practitioner documented, .he had another fall on 11/17 no apparent injury during this fall were reported by staff but today he is screaming in pain to his Rt Shoulder upon my exam, he can barely move the extremity, pt keep holding the arm, x-ray STAT was (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106020 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 106020 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/30/2025 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 ordered. Level of Harm - Actual harm The shoulder x-ray obtained on 11/20/24 showed Resident #1 had an, Acute .overlapping fracture of the proximal right humerus predominantly involving the humeral neck. Residents Affected - Few On 1/30/25 at 2:25 p.m., in an interview by phone Staff A said on 11/1/24 at 3:00 a.m. she put Resident #1 in his bed, and she did not see the resident again until 5:00 a.m. when she found the resident on the floor. Staff A was asked to define frequent rounds. She said frequent rounds would be every 15 minutes. On 1/30/25 2:45 p.m., The Director of Nursing (DON) said she had not been at the facility at the time of resident #1's falls. The DON could not show from the facilities documentation how staff were providing appropriate supervision to prevent Resident #1 from falling multiple times. The DON verified nursing staff currently did not have an adequate definition of frequent rounds. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106020 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.

  • 0689SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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What happened during the January 30, 2025 survey of EAGLERIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of EAGLERIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on January 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EAGLERIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on January 30, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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