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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LIFE CARE CENTER OF JACKSONVILLECMS #1060641 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 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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 that one (Resident #25) of 42 sampled residents, who was unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs), received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: A review of Resident #25's medical record revealed he had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10 out of a possible 15 points, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. There were no documented behaviors, bathing was noted as very important to him, and he required extensive assistance with his ADLs, including personal hygiene (combing hair, brushing teeth, shaving, and washing/drying face and hands). On 10/18/22 at 10:13 AM, Resident #25 was observed with a contracture of the right hand and appeared to be immobile on his right side. Upon further observation it was noted that his fingernails were long with a dark brown substance beneath them. (Photographic evidence obtained) He was unshaven. When asked if he preferred his fingernails long, he stated he would like them trimmed and would also like a shave. A review of the care plan dated 8/7/2022 revealed that Resident #25 was a vulnerable resident who was at risk for abuse based on his need for assistance with transfers, toileting, transport, dressing, and other ADLs. The plan included ADL goals, which stated the resident should be clean, dry, and well groomed with assistance from staff, including assistance from staff for personal hygiene and oral care. Review of a Personal Hygiene task completion form, revealed that on a 30-day look-back period from 9/20/2022 through 10/19/2022, the resident was totally dependent requiring full staff performance for personal hygiene. Documentation indicated this was not performed on the following dates: 9/27/2022, 10/2/2022, 10/3/2022, 10/7/2022, 10/11/2022, 10/16/2022, 10/18/2022, and 10/19/2022. On 10/19/2022 at 8:52 AM, Resident #25 was observed with very long fingernails with dark brown debris beneath them. A full beard remained as well. Resident #25 reiterated that he had informed the facility that he would like to have his nails trimmed and cleaned, along with a clean shave. On 10/20/2022 at 10:28 AM, Resident #25 was again observed with dark brown debris beneath his fingernails. He remained unshaven. An interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) A on 10/20/2022 at 10:32 AM, who (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: 106064 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 106064 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/20/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Life Care Center of Jacksonville 4813 Lenoir Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32216 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 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few stated she had been working at the facility for six years as an Agency CNA, and more recently (over the last three weeks) she had been working here more often. She stated orientation training was conducted at the facility which included resident hygiene, documentation of tasks, appointments, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), falls, and personal hygiene. When asked about resident showers, she said showers were generally conducted on the 7A-3P and 3P-11P shifts, and shower sheets had to be signed and filled out to show the task had been completed. When asked to talk through the process of cleaning the residents, she said she would first wake the resident, help if needed to brush their teeth and get them ready to eat breakfast. She would wait for approximately 30 minutes after the meal so they could digest their food, and then she would shower the resident which usually occurred between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM. During the showering process, she said she would look for skin redness, signs of injury, skin tears or anything abnormal, and she would notify the nurse of such things. She added that she would make sure the residents were clean shaven, toe nails and fingernails were trimmed and clean, and ensure the residents' eyes were clean. If the nails did need trimming, she would let the nurse know, because CNAs could not trim or cut the nails, only clean them. An interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) B, Unit Manager, on 10/20/2022 at10:43 AM, who stated personal hygiene training was provided, and she expected the CNAs to attempt to shower the residents as cleanliness was important. She continued, stating she expected residents not to have soiled hair, and for the CNAs to do their best to keep the residents clean paying close attention to perineal care, washing and cleaning fingernails, have podiatry trim toenails, and make a full-body observation from head to toe. She stated if toenails need trimming, this need was placed in the Podiatry book. When asked who trimmed residents' fingernails, she stated fingernails were done by the Activities Department staff. They had what was called a manicure day every Tuesday and on an as needed basis. When she was asked how it was known whether or not a resident needed fingernail or toenail care, she said she would know based on a visual assessment, if the resident verbalized it themselves, or through notification by the CNA. Activities Director C was interviewed on 10/20/2022 at 11:08 AM in reference to residents' fingernail and toenail care. she stated she had been employed by the facility for 15 years. She had a CNA license and would help with tasks such as fingernail care. She stated the facility had what they called Fancy Fingers activities on Thursdays, and this consisted of manicures, fingernail cleaning, nail trimming and filing, and if the resident wished, the nails would be polished. When asked about toenail care, she said her team would place information inside the Podiatrist book and the Podiatrist came to the facility on Fridays to take of the residents' feet. On 10/20/2022 at 11:24 AM, an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that if residents needed assistance with ADLs, it would be listed on the [NAME] (brief paper-based summary of a resident's needs). If a resident needed or wanted a bath/shower, there were shower sheets that would indicate who needed showers on certain days. When asked about her expectations of staff for the provision of ADL care and personal hygiene, she said she expected showers to be given in a timely manner and CNAs to do a minimum of two-hour rounds, change residents in a timely manner, assist with brushing teeth, washing faces, combing hair, and skin observation. She further stated along with the skin observation, there should be no new bruising or skin tears/lacerations, and if something like that was observed, the CNA should report it to the nurse or herself (DON). When asked about CNA roles and capabilities when providing personal hygiene as it relates to fingernails, she stated, CNAs can clean, file, and paint fingernails but no cutting or trimming. Nurses are allowed to cut/trim fingernails, and toenail care is left for the podiatrist. She further stated her nurses should be observing as well That's their job and they should be doing weekly checks. When asked if this was just for women, she (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106064 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 106064 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/20/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Life Care Center of Jacksonville 4813 Lenoir Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32216 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 0677 replied, Nno, men get their nails cleaned and filed, and they get shaved. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of the facility's Assisted Daily Living Policy stated for Fingernail Care: Ensure fingernails are clean and trimmed to avoid injury and infection; Explain importance of fingernail care to the resident; assemble all necessary equipment, which may include fingernail clipper, nail file, orange sticks, wash basin, towel, and any other necessary equipment; report any abnormalities to the nurse. Residents Affected - Few . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106064 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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 20, 2022 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE?

This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE on October 20, 2022. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE on October 20, 2022?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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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