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Inspection visit

Inspection

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAYCMS #1060601 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0679 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide individualized activities to meet the interest and needs for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for activities of a total sample of 46 residents, (#80). Residents Affected - Few Findings: Resident #80 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Parkinson's Disease and generalized weakness. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 8 which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Section F of the assessment Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities indicated it was very important for her to listen to music and to do her favorite activities. It was not very important to her to do things with groups of people or go outside to get fresh air when the weather was good. Resident #80 required extensive assistance from 2 staff for bed mobility and transfers and did not walk during the lookback period. She had unsteady balance, was only able to stabilize with assistance from staff and used a wheelchair for mobility. Review of resident #80's activity care plan initiated on 7/07/2020 revealed she had little to no involvement due to physical limitations. The goal was for the resident to express satisfaction with the type of activities and level of activity involvement. Interventions included explaining the importance of social interactions and encourage her to participate. The care plan directed staff to escort resident #80 to activity functions and provide room visits if she declined to attend small group activities. On 5/24/21 at 10:36 AM, resident #80 was lying in bed in a private room, staring through the window. The room was silent and there was no television or radio noted. She was alert, responded to her name only, but was not able to respond to simple questions or participate in conversation. There was a sign at the door indicating resident #80 was on contact isolation precautions. On 5/25/21 at 11:51 AM, resident #80 remained in bed seated in an upright position, again staring through the window. The room was still silent. On 5/26/21 at 10:58 AM, resident #80 was sitting up in bed with her eyes closed. On 5/26/21 at approximately 5:15 PM resident #80 remained alone in her room without any activities. On 5/26/21 at 5:37 PM, the Activities Director recalled resident #80 previously resided on the facility's Memory Care Unit. The Activities Director explained the resident was currently in a private room on the other unit as she had an infection. Review of the Record of One-To-One Activities form (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 2 Event ID: 106060 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 106060 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/27/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Life Care Center of Palm Bay 175 Villa Nueva Ave Palm Bay, FL 32907 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 0679 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few with the Activities Director revealed documentation that noted resident #80 watched television in her new room on the Harbor Side Unit on 5/23/21 and 5/25/21. The Activities Director was informed resident #80 did not have a television in her room. On 5/26/21 at 5:39 PM, the Activities Director entered resident #80's room and acknowledged there was no television or radio in the room. She explained the resident was placed in her new room on 5/21/21, and her television was not moved at that time. She said whenever a resident relocated to a different room, staff needed to ensure all items the resident enjoyed as activities were in the new room and accessible to the resident. The Activities Director said resident #80 enjoyed watching television and listening to music. On 5/27/21 at 1:14 PM, a telephone interview was conducted with resident #80's nephew. He was informed his aunt was placed in a private room without a television for 6 days. He said, I am taken aback that my aunt would just be in a room without television or radio all by herself. She enjoys listening to music. On 5/27/21 at 2:09 PM, the Activities Director stated activities were important to enhance the resident's quality of life. She explained documentation by activity staff dated 5/23/21 and 5/25/21 that reflected television watching activity was incorrect. On 5/27/31 at 3:23 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) A stated she regularly cared for resident #80 and remembered she always wanted to be in her bed watching television. CNA A said, She did not want to do anything else. On 5/27/21 at 3:25 PM, CNA B stated the resident loved to watch television in her room. CNA B, recalled, when she came out of her room, she would sit in the Day Room and watch television. The facility policy and procedure Activity Evaluation, reviewed 5/18/2020 read, The facility must provide, based on comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each patient, an ongoing program to support patients in their choice of activities . The document indicated the facility would provide person-centered care related to identifying each resident's preferred activities. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106060 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0679GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F679 - Activities

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 27, 2021 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAY?

This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAY on May 27, 2021. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAY on May 27, 2021?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."

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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