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Inspection

VIERA DEL MAR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1061231 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 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to update care plans and ensure care plan approaches were measurable for 1 of 4 sampled residents at risk for falls (#16). Findings: On 1/11/21 at 11:10 AM, resident #16 was observed in his room. The resident was in a low bed with mats around the bed. The resident was confused and there was no music or television on in the room for the resident. A review of the resident's medical record revealed that resident #16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Adult Failure to Thrive, Diabetes, Dementia and Metabolic Encephalopathy. The 14 day Minimum Data Set assessment noted a Brief Interview for Mental Status of 4 that indicated the resident's cognition was severely impaired. He required extensive assistance for Activities of Daily Living that included bed mobility and transfers. The Care Area Assessment noted the resident was at risk for falls and that a fall care plan would be developed The initial approaches on the fall care plan, dated 10/28/20, included the following: *Encourage patient to use call light for assistance as needed. *Fall Risk assessment quarterly and as needed. *Maintain call light within reach. *Provide education to patient/family on fall risk strategies and interventions available. *Physical and Occupational Therapy services to evaluate and treat as needed An Exception Report dated 11/19/20 at 12:30 AM noted, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) heard resident yelling help, summoned nurse to room, found resident laying on his left side on an incontinent pad on the floor to left of bed with no clothes on. Resident stated he lost footing and laid on floor does not remember anything else about the incident. No injuries Staff noted towards the end of the Exception Report the Immediate New Measures, implemented included low bed, mats on floor beside bed and frequent checks while restless. The frequent checks did not have defined time frames and were not measurable. Another Exception Report dated 11/19/20 at 7:00 AM read, CNA informed nurse when she checked (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: 106123 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 106123 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/14/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center 2355 Vidina Drive Viera, FL 32940 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 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few resident, he was on the floor on the left side of bed, fall mats in place, no injury noted, CNA had checked resident 15 minutes prior. Resident stated he did not know what happened. The Immediate New Measure that was added was a parameter mattress. The resident had a third fall on 12/5/20 at 5:00 AM and the Exception Report noted, This nurse heard resident yelling, went into room and found resident on floor in sitting position by bed. Resident stated he had sushi and had an upset stomach, looking for the bathroom . was checked 15 minutes prior and was in bed with eyes closed. No injury noted . The Immediate New Measures were Television put on, Medical Doctor review, Hospice evaluation and a Psych follow up. On 1/12/21 at 12:06 PM, the resident was in his room, in a low bed with mats on the floor. The resident was confused and there was no radio or television on in the room for the resident. On 1/14/21 at 10:00 AM, the resident's fall care plan was reviewed with the Care Plan Coordinator (CPC) and her assistant (ACPC). They noted the low bed approach was not on the care plan and could not explain why. They stated that the fall care plan should have noted, bed in lowest position. The staff reviewed the electronic health record (EHR) and stated that the low bed was not on the [NAME]. They acknowledged the [NAME] instructed the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) on how to provide care to the residents. The staff also stated the frequent checks was also not on the [NAME]. The [NAME] noted, Routine Checks each shift. When asked why frequent checks was used on the care plan and not an actual time schedule such as every 1 hour, 30 minutes or 15 minutes, the CPC stated that would pigeon hole you, meaning that it would be too restrictive. The CPC could not provide an answer as to how frequent checks was measured. She stated the standard for checking on residents was every 2 hours, but she could not explained how that was determined. On 1/14/21 at 11:23 AM the resident's direct care aide, CNA A, stated the resident did not eat much and was diagnosed with Failure to Thrive. Approximately 1-2 minutes later, the resident was in bed but the bed was not in the lowest position. CNA A stated the bed was not in the lowest position so the resident could reach his drinks on the overbed table. CNA A then assisted the resident to drink water, then she placed the water cup back on the overbed table. She then moved the overbed table and lowered the bed to it's lowest position. CNA A stated that she checked on the resident hourly as he was a fall risk. On 1/14/21 at 11:27 AM, the resident's assigned nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) B stated resident #16 had falls in the past and had a low bed. She added that CNAs needed to check on him every 2 hours to ensure he was not attempting to get out of bed. She did not provide an answer when asked if every 2 hours was the standard for residents at risk for falls. On 1/14/21 at 11:46 AM, the ACPC provided an updated fall care plan and stated that the frequent checks had been resolved. She stated that the care plan should have been updated. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106123 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.

  • 0657GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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What happened during the January 14, 2021 survey of VIERA DEL MAR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of VIERA DEL MAR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on January 14, 2021. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VIERA DEL MAR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on January 14, 2021?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a t..."

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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