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Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and
convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
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 honor a resident's right to a safe, orderly, and planned
discharge for one (#1) of one resident discharged while an appeal was pending.
Findings Included:
During a telephone interview on 05/01/2025 at 2:32 p.m., Resident #1 stated she was discharged from the
facility on 04/29/2025 while awaiting a hearing discharge. She stated she called to file the appeal on what
she thought was the 10th day, but the facility told her she filed the appeal on the 11th day and would still be
discharged home. The resident stated she was not ready to come home and could not afford to pay her
portion of the bill. She stated she could not go home without a sit- to stand lift which she required for
transfers. Resident #1 stated she was still waiting for an upright walker because she cannot really stand.
She stated she was incontinent and could not access her bathroom at her house due to it being too small.
Resident #1 stated she had been forced to wear adult briefs and was dependent on her [male family
member] to change her. Resident #1 stated she never wanted her [male family member] to have to bathe
and change her. She said, It is uncomfortable to have my [male family member] bathe me and provide
incontinence care. It is not dignified. The resident stated the previous Wednesday she sat in a soiled brief
all day because, I was embarrassed. Resident #1 stated waiting to be assisted has caused her some
redness in her private area. She stated a nurse was supposed to come came out and help get her change
into a clean brief. She stated she was approved for 28 hours of nursing care a week and was still working
on setting up a schedule with the provider to be able to provide her with incontinence care at least twice a
day. She said, I want to spread out the nursing hours, so I don't have to have my [male family member]
provide my incontinence care or my showers. Resident #1 stated her discharge appeal hearing was
scheduled on 05/06/2025.
Review of Resident #1's admission record revealed an admission date of 10/22/2024 and a discharge date
of 04/29/2025. Resident #1 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses to include encounter for surgical
aftercare following surgery on the digestive system, chronic hepatic failure without coma, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified, chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, acute on chronic
diastolic (congestive) heart failure, lymphedema, not elsewhere classified, morbid (severe) obesity due to
excess calories, dysphagia, unspecified, depression, unspecified, and anxiety disorder, unspecified.
Review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] showed a Brief Interview for Mental status
(BIMS) score of 15/15 indicating intact mental cognition.
Review of a care plan for Resident #1 initiated on 10/22/2024 showed the resident wishes to return
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106079
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Trinity Regional Rehab Center
2144 Welbilt Blvd
Trinity, FL 34655
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 0622
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
home with her [family member] upon improvement of her condition. Interventions included to discuss with
resident/family representative discharge planning process. Investigate needs for returning home such as
cooking, cleaning, shopping, medical equipment, financial resources, meals, pharmaceutical needs,
physician follow- up, respite care, Home healthcare, Lifeline, adult protective service, live- in care provider
transportation etcetera.
Review of a Physical Therapy (PT) discharge summary evaluation dates of service 1/20/2025 - 4/11/2025
showed a goal for transfers, patient will safely perform functional transfers with Min [minimal] A [assist] with
reduced risk for falls in order to decrease level of assistance from caregivers. Under comments it showed,
transfers continue to vary from Mod A [moderate assistance] x1 (person) to assist x2 (persons]. Therapy
recommended use of sit to stand at home for safety. For ambulation: it showed, patient will ambulate up to
60 ft (feet) with upright RW [Rollator walker], CGA [Contact Guard Assist], in order to safely enter/exit her
bathroom at home. The evaluation showed at discharge on [DATE] the resident was ambulating 35 ft with
upright FWW [Front Wheeled Walker], CGA, WC [Wheelchair] to follow. For standing, the goal showed
patient will increase dynamic standing balance to fair- spontaneously righting self when needed in order to
reduce the risk for falls and prepare for transfers. At discharge on [DATE], the assessment showed Resident
#1's performance was fair, Min (A) [minimal assist or UE [upper extremity] support to stand w/o [without]
LOB [Loss of Balance] and to reach ipsilaterally [on the same side of the body], unable to weight shift. The
evaluation revealed the resident could stand- supported for a duration of 1-3 minutes. Discharge
recommendations showed wheelchair as primary mode of mobility, sit to stand lift, lift chair, upright walker
for ambulation as tolerated, home health services.
Review of an Occupational Therapy (OT) progress note for Resident #1 dated 04/16/2025 revealed,
discussed recommended equipment for home which includes bedside commode, toileting aide, female
urinal, reacher, sock aid, hospital bed, 2ww [wheeled walker], upright walker, [NAME] [sit-stand] lift.
Review of a social services progress note for Resident #1 dated 04/22/2025 showed, in home medical
provider has delivered a hospital bed, 3:1 commode and wheelchair for Resident #1 . Social Services is
having difficulty locating a sit to stand lift. Social services was told by multiple DME (Durable Medical
Equipment) organizations that the product is on back order and or items are being leased. This writer
reached out to Medicaid case worker to see if transitional funds could purchase the lift for Resident #1.
Social services awaiting response from Medicaid.
Review of a social services progress note for Resident #1 dated 05/01/2025 showed this writer spoke with
Resident #1 upon returning home. She was approved for 28 hours of caregiver services . a schedule has
not been established as of yet . Resident #1 inquired about when she would be receiving the upright walker
and reclining lift chair. This writer states she will reach out to Medicaid case worker to follow up. Resident
#1 also asked about bathroom modifications and furniture removal. An e-mail was sent to Medicaid case
worker for follow - up.
Review of a psychology progress note for Resident #1 dated 04/08/2025 revealed Resident #1 reported
feeling sadness and worry. She reported that she is going home this week and feels overwhelmed with
setting her home to be ready for her arrival. She reported worry, thoughts rumination and anxiety. She
reported that she has an outpatient psychiatric provider. She will continue treatment with. Feelings explored
and validated. Short term goal explored with the patient, who engaged in therapy and intervention.
Psychologist collaborated with the patient to explore coping strategies to manage negative mood symptoms
using psychoeducation.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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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
106079
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Trinity Regional Rehab Center
2144 Welbilt Blvd
Trinity, FL 34655
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 0622
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of a psychology progress note for Resident #1 dated 04/02/2025 revealed Resident #1 reports
some increased anxiety this week due to personal stressors and uncertainty about her future. She has
been given 30-days' notice due to financial issues and is expected to move home with her [male family
member]. She worries about her independence and being able to care for herself. She admits her [male
family member] can help some but is looking into home health.
Review of a social services progress note for Resident #1 dated 03/18/2025 revealed, 30-day nursing home
transfer and discharge notice issued to residents. Copy of notice provided to residents. Pt (patient)
verbalizes that she is aware of reason for discharge -states She is not paying her portion of what is due.
Copy of discharge notice to be sent to ombudsman office.
Review of a social services progress note for Resident #1 dated 04/01/2025 revealed, this writer spoke with
the Ombudsman Office who confirms Resident #1 has filed a fair- hearing appeal. The appeal was filed on
3/31/2025. Due to not meeting the 10-day deadline, discharge may move forward. Should the resident win
the appeal it is understood that she will re-admit to the facility.
Review of the Nursing home transfer and discharge notice revealed a notice was given on 3/18/2025.
Reason for discharge or transfer: Your bill for services at this facility has not been paid after reasonable and
appropriate notice to pay. The notice was presented by the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and signed
on 3/18/2025. Resident or resident representative signed on 3/18/2025.
Review of the State of Florida Department of children and family's office of appeals hearings order revealed
a request for a hearing was filed by the petitioner on 3/28/2025. The request is based on an action by the
respondent to discharge the petitioner.
Review of a social services progress note for Resident #1 dated 04/04/2025 revealed, facility received letter
from office of appeal hearings. Resident #1 filed her appeal on 3/28/2025. The ombudsman office was
notified on 3/31/2025. Requested documents have been sent to the appeals officer.
Review of the order scheduling hearing for Resident #1 revealed a hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, May
6, 2025, time 1:00 PM, place: by telephone.
Review of resident #1's Discharge summary dated [DATE] showed, patient discharged at 11:45 am with all
medications and narcotics except OTC [Over The Counter] meds. Patient understood medication regime
and ileostomy teaching done weeks prior to discharge, and she is fluent with ostomy changing and care. All
belongings packed up and sent with pt. All discharge instructions are sent with patient.
During an interview on 05/01/2025 at 12:49 p.m., the Social Services Director (SSD) stated Resident #1
was issued a discharge notice in March for nonpayment. She stated the ombudsman had notified the facility
Resident #1 had filed an appeal. The SSD stated since the resident filed the appeal on the 11th day, they
could continue with the discharge.
During an interview 05/01/25 at 2:28 p.m. the Department of Children and Families, office of Appeals
Hearings office administrator confirmed Resident #1 had appealed the discharge from the facility and had
an upcoming hearing scheduled on May 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. The office administrator confirmed the facility,
and the resident had been furnished copies of the hearing notice.
During an interview on 05/01/2025 at 3:34 p.m., the NHA stated Resident #1 was discharged prior to her
appeal date because she filed the appeal on the 11th day. The NHA confirmed knowing the resident
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106079
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
106079
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Trinity Regional Rehab Center
2144 Welbilt Blvd
Trinity, FL 34655
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 0622
had a pending appeal prior to her discharge. The NHA confirmed the facility had received the hearing
notice for the upcoming hearing on May 6, 2025.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of a facility policy titled Transfer or Discharge notice dated December 2016 showed a policy
statement, our facility shall provide a resident and/or the resident's representative (sponsor) with a thirty
(30)-day written notice of an impending transfer or discharge.
Policy interpretation and implementation showed:
3. The resident and/or representative (sponsor) will be notified in writing of the following information:
a. The reason for the transfer or discharge.
b. The effective date of the transfer or discharge.
c. The location to which the resident is being transferred or discharged .
d. A statement of the resident's rights to appeal the transfer or discharge, including:
(1). The name, address, email and telephone number of the entity which receives such requests.
(2). information about how to obtain, complete and submit an appeal form; and
(3). how to get assistance completing the appeal process.
11. In determining the transfer location for a resident, the decision to transfer to a particular location will be
determined by the needs, choices and best interests of that resident.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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