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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Ponce Health and Rehabilitation CenterCMS #1060213 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0645 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received an accurate Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I screening and a Level II screening for one (Resident 91) out of two residents reviewed. Resident 91 did not receive a PASSAR Level II after admission to the facility. There were a total of 139 residents residing in the facility at the time of this survey. Residents Affected - Few The findings included: Record review of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASSR) Policy and Procedure (reviewed January 2025) documented: Policy-The facility ensures that a all residents admitted to the facility has PASSR Level I done prior to admission to facility or Level II as indicated by resident's condition and diagnosis of resident. Procedure: 1) Prior to admission, the admission department including nurse navigator must ensure that hospital or another nursing home facility has completed PASSR Level I for new residents prior to admittance to facility and 2) Upon receipt of PASSR I from hospital or another nursing home, facility will review PASSR Level by DON (Director of Nursing) or designee. If PASSR Level I indicates that a resident has serious mental illness and PASSR Level I indicates that a PASSR Level II is needed, facility must request from hospital or another nursing home, a PASSR Level II prior to admission to facility. Observation of Resident number 91 on 5/14/2025 at 7:52 AM revealed the resident sitting up in bed, eating breakfast with the television on. Review of the Demographic Face Sheet for Resident number 91 documented the resident was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of acute respiratory failure, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, insomnia, dementia and schizophrenia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Annual Assessment for Resident number 91 dated 2/27/2025 documented the resident's Mental Status (BIMS) Summary Score was not scored indicating severe cognitive impairment, the resident required substantial/maximal to dependent assistance for ADLs (Activities Daily Living) and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), the resident was not evaluated for a Level II PASSR and was not considered by the state level II PASRR process to have serious mental illness and/or intellectual disability or a related condition. The resident was not evaluated for PASRR Level II. Review of the Physician's Order Sheet (POS) for March 2025, April 2025 and May 2025 documented the resident received Mirtazapine Tablet 7.5 MG (milligrams) give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime related to major depressive disorder and Sertraline HCl (Hydrochloride) Oral Tablet 25 MG give 1 tablet by mouth in the morning related to major depressive disorder. (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 7 Event ID: 106021 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 106021 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center 335 SW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33130 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 0645 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of the Care Plans for Resident number 91, written 7/07/2022 documented the resident did not receive psychotropic medications. Review of the PASRR for Resident number 91 documented the PASRR Level I was completed on 1/30/2024, the diagnoses bipolar disorder and depressive order were checked off. The diagnosis of schizophrenia was not checked off and a Level II was not completed. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 5/15/2025 at 6:47 AM. He stated, Yes, I am the one who completes and checks the PASSR Level I. The PASRR Level I was completed on 1/30/2024. She has diagnoses of bipolar disorder, depressive disorder and schizophrenia. The diagnosis of schizophrenia was not added to the Level I and should have been added. That is the reason the Level II was not done. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106021 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 7 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 106021 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center 335 SW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33130 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 0867 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Based on observations, interview and record review, the facility's quality assurance and assessment committee failed to demonstrate an effective plan of action was implemented to correct an identified quality deficiency in the problem area related to repeated deficient practice for F645- PASARR Screening for Mental Disease (MD) and Intellectual Disability (ID). As evidenced by: F645 was cited during a Recertification survey ending 12/21/23 when the facility failed to ensure a level 1 Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was completed accurately prior to admission and failed to revise the screening following admission for four (4) Residents This repeated deficient practice has the potential to affect any of the 139 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings included: Record review of the facility's survey history revealed, during a recertification conducted on December 18, 2023, through December 21, 2023, at the facility. F645-PASRR Screening for Mental Disease (MD) and Intellectual Disability (ID) was cited as the facility failed to ensure a level 1 Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was completed accurately prior to admission and failed to revise the screening following admission for four (4) Residents. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement revision date 01/01/25 states: It is the policy of this facility to develop, implement, and maintain an effective, comprehensive, data-driven QAPI program that focuses on indicators of the outcomes of care and quality of life. The QAPI plan will address the following elements: a. Design and scope of the facility's QAPI program and QAA Committee responsibilities and actions. b. Policies and procedures for feedback, data collection systems, and monitoring. c. Process addressing how the committee will conduct activities necessary to identify and correct quality deficiencies. Key components of this process include, but are not limited to, the following: Tracking and measuring performance; Establishing goals and thresholds for performance improvements; Identifying and prioritizing quality deficiencies; Systematically analyzing underlying corrective action or performance improvement activities. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of corrective action/performance improvement activities (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106021 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 7 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 106021 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center 335 SW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33130 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 0867 and revising as needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm d. Residents Affected - Few A prioritization of program activities that focus on high-risk, high-volume, or problem-prone areas as identified in the facility assessment that reflects the specific units, programs, departments and unique population the facility serves. e. A commitment to quality assessment and performance improvement by the governing body and/or executive leaders. f. Process to ensure care and services delivered meet accepted standards of quality. Review of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee Meeting Sign-in Sheets dated 02/27/2025, 03/27/2025, and 04/24/25 documented the facility had QAA Committee meetings monthly. Attendees included: Administrator, Medical Director, Director of Nursing (DON), Infection Control Preventionist, Risk Manager, Dietary Manager, Clinical Dietician, Director of Housekeeping, Director of Maintenance, Director of therapy, Director of Human resources, Director of admissions, Director of Business office, Director of Social Services, Director of Activities, MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator. Interview on 05/15/2025 at 12:07 PM with the Administrator (NHA) stated the QAA Committee meets every month, the last meeting was held on 04/24/2025. The committee consists of the Medical Director, Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), Infection Preventionist and all interdisciplinary team members. The purpose of QAPI is to make improvements on the quality of care we provide. Identify issues or potential issues and determine what we can do to prevent these issues from occurring. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106021 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 7 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 106021 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center 335 SW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33130 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 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 interviews, the facility failed to follow infection prevention and control procedures for Residents ( #13, #106, #129, #234). As evidenced by Residents # #13, # 106, #129, and #234 Incentive Spirometer were observed stored at bedside with no protective covering. There were 139 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. Residents Affected - Few The findings included: Resident #13 During an observation on 05/12/25 at 06:51 AM Resident #13 was in bed asleep, an Incentive Spirometer was on the bedside table with no protective covering (Photo Evidence) On 05/13/25 at 08:21 AM Resident # 13 was observed in bed awake, eating breakfast, an Incentive Spirometer was being stored on bedside table with no protective covering. On 05/14/25 at 11:20 AM Resident # 13 was sitting on side of bed, receiving therapy provided by rehab staff, no distress noted, the Incentive Spirometer not in the room. Review of the medical records for Resident # 13 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Clinical diagnoses included but not limited to: Chronic Respiratory Failure with hypoxia. Resident #106 During observation on 05/12/25 at 06:55 AM Resident #106 was in bed asleep, Incentive Spirometer at bedside stored with no protective covering (photo evidence). Observation on 05/13/25 at 08:20 AM Resident #106 was in the room, family visiting, Incentive Spirometer being stored at bedside with no protective covering. On 05/14/25 at 10:01 AM Resident #106 was observed in room in wheelchair, family at side,the Incentive Spirometer was stored at bedside with no protective covering. Review of the medical records for Resident # 106 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Clinical diagnoses included but not limited to: Type II Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperglycemia. Resident #129 During observation on 05/12/25 at 06:58 AM Resident #129 was in bed asleep,there was an Incentive Spirometer on the bedside table with no protective covering (photo evidence). On 05/13/25 at 08:11 AM Resident #129 was in bed eating breakfast, the Incentive Spirometer stored at the bedside had no protective covering On 05/14/25 at 09:56 AM Resident #129 was in room receiving care from staff, the incentive (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106021 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 7 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 106021 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center 335 SW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33130 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 0880 Spirometer stored at bedside had no protective covering. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the medical records for Resident #129 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Clinical diagnoses included but not limited to: Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage with loss of consciousness. Residents Affected - Few Resident #234 During observation on 05/12/25 at 06:57 AM Resident #234 in bed asleep in bed, Incentive Spirometer on bedside stored with no protective covering (photo evidence). On 05/13/25 at 08:10 AM Resident # 234 in bed eating breakfast, Incentive Spirometer not at bedside. Review of the medical records for Resident # 234 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Clinical diagnoses included but not limited to: Rhabdomyolysis Interview on 05/14/25 at 09:29 Licensed Practical Nurse (Staff A), 4th floor unit revealed, for the residents that have Incentive Spirometers, when they are not being used, they are stored in a clear bag with the date, the bag is changed weekly, and the Spirometer is cleaned after each use. On 05/14/25 at 09:43 AM Licensed Practical Nurse (Staff B), reported (via Spanish/English translator) for the residents that have Incentive Spirometers, when they are not being used they are stored in a clear bag, the equipment is cleaned after each use and the bags are changed weekly, the reason for cleaning the Spirometer and storing in the bag is for infection control prevention. On 05/14/25 at 10:27 AM Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) revealed the residents with Incentive Spirometer use them for 15 minutes two times a day, after use they are cleaned and placed in a clear plastic bag, the bag is replaced weekly and dated, so the nursing staff know when to replace the bags. This is done daily for infection control purposes, we do the same procedure for oxygen tubing and nebulizer masks. On 05/15/25 at 08:48 AM Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the three residents observed with Incentive Spirometers in their rooms, no longer have orders for the use of the Incentive Spirometers, those residents choose to keep the Incentive Spirometers, as a result the Incentive Spirometers are now considered personal property of those residents and do not need to be stored in protective covering. In addition. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Infection Prevention and Control and Surveillance Program revision date 01/2025 states: It is the policy of the facility to ensure that the Infection Control Program is designed to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and control the spread of infections and communicable disease for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement; provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment; and to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection, in accordance with State and Federal Regulations, and national guidelines. Review of the policy and procedure titled Incentive Spirometers dated 01/2025 states all residents who use an Incentive Spirometer must have a dedicated device. Incentive Spirometers must be cleaned routinely according to this policy to prevent respiratory infections and ensure device (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106021 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 7 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 106021 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center 335 SW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33130 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 0880 functionality. Weekly cleaning instructions by 11-7 nursing staff: #7. Store the device in a clean, dry area within the resident's room. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106021 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0645GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F645 - Preadmission Screening for individuals with a mental disorder and individuals

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0867GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F867 - Program feedback, data systems and monitoring

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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What happened during the May 15, 2025 survey of Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center?

This was a inspection survey of Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center on May 15, 2025. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center on May 15, 2025?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"

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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