K 000 INITIAL COMMENTS K 000
An unannounced Fire & Life Safety re-licensure
survey was conducted on 02/11/25 -02/12/25 at
Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a
nursing home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in
accordance with National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 1 and 101 (2021 Edition) and
applicable requirements of Florida State Fire
Marshal's Rules and Regulations, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C) 69A-3, F.A.C.
69A-53, F.A.C. 59A-4, and Florida Statutes (F.S.)
400 Part II, and F.S. 633.0215, adopting National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1 and 101
(2021 Edition) known as the Florida Fire
Prevention Code and all NFPA referenced
standards and requirements adopted per NFPA
101, Chapter 2.
The following is a description of the deficiencies
found at the time of the visit.
K 324 NFPA 101 Cooking Facilities
SS=D K 324 3/13/25
Cooking Facilities
Cooking facilities shall be protected in
accordance with 9.2.3, unless otherwise
permitted by 19.3.2.5.2, 19.3.2.5.3, or 19.3.2.5.4.
Commercial cooking operations shall be
protected in accordance with NFPA 96 unless
such installations are approved existing
installations, which shall be permitted to be
continued in service.
18.3.2.5.1 through 18.3.2.5.5, 19.3.2.5.1 through
19.3.2.5.5, 9.2.3
This Statute or Rule is not met as evidenced by:
Based on observations and staff interviews, the
facility failed to maintain the commercial kitchen
in accordance with NFPA 101. Preparation and/or execution of this plan
does not constitute admission or
agreement by the provider of the truth of
the facts alleged or conclusions set forth
AHCA Form 3020-0001
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE
Electronically Signed 03/07/25
STATE FORM 6899 ZXVE21 If continuation sheet 1 of 3
Agency for Health Care Administration PRINTED: 03/11/2025
FORM APPROVED
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: A. BUILDING: 05 - MAIN LIC COMPLETED
02/12/2025
100603 B. WING __
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
BROWARD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
1330 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
(X4) ID SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES ID PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X5)
PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE
TAG REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) TAG CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE
DEFICIENCY)
K 324 Continued From page 1 K 324 on the statement of deficiencies. This plan of
correction is prepared and/or executed solely because required.
K324
1. A restraining device was installed on the
gas stove to limit the movement of the
appliance.
2. The maintenance director/designee will
conduct monthly inspection to ensure the
restraining device is intact and mounted to
the wall as part of the facility preventative
maintenance program.
3. The maintenance director/designee will
conduct weekly (x4 weeks) inspections on
the restraining device to ensure they are
intact. The results of this audit will be
reviewed at the monthly QA meeting until
compliance has been determined.
The findings included:
On 2/11/2025 at 1:30 p.m. while touring the
dietary kitchen with the Director of Maintenance, it
was observed that the gas stove mounted on
casters failed to have a restraining device
installed to limit the movement of the appliance.
An interview was conducted with the Director of
Maintenance concurrent with the observations
and he acknowledged the findings. These
findings were reviewed with the Director of
Maintenance and the Administrator during the
exit conference on 02/12/25 at 1:30 PM.
NFPA 101 (2021 edition) 19.3.2.5.1, 9.2.3
NFPA 96 (2011 edition) 12.1.2.2
NFPA 54 (2012 edition) 10.12.6
Class III
K 353 NFPA 101 Sprinkler System - Maintenance and K 353 3/13/25
SS=D Testing
Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems are
inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance
with NFPA 25. All required documentation
regarding the design of the fire protection system
and the procedures for maintenance, inspection,
and testing of the fire protection system shall be
maintained at an approved, secured location for
the life of the fire protection system.
19.7.6, 4.6.12, 4.6.12.1, 9.11 through 9.11.3.2,
and NFPA 25
This Statute or Rule is not met as evidenced by:
AHCA Form 3020-0001
STATE FORM ess9 ZXVE21 if continuation sheet 2 of 3
Agency for Health Care Administration
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100603
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: 05 - MAIN LIC
B. WING __
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED 02/12/2025
PRINTED: 03/11/2025
FORM APPROVED
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER BROWARD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 1330 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC PRECEDING INFORMATION) ID
PREFIX
TAG PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY) (X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
K 353 Continued From page 2 K 353
Based on observations and staff interviews, the
facility failed to maintain their automatic fire
sprinkler system (AFSS) in accordance with
NFPA 101.
The findings included:
The following observations were made while
conducting facility tour with the Director of
Maintenance:
1. On 02/11/25 at 11:30 AM, on the second floor
South Handler Electrical Room there was 1 of 1
sprinkler that had an electrical conduit pipe
resting on the sprinkler deflector.
2. On 02/12/25 at 11:45 AM, the outside oxygen
storage area had 1 of 1 upright sprinkler that had
the deflector resting up on the ceiling.
An interview was conducted with the Director of
Maintenance concurrent with the observations
and he acknowledged the findings. These
findings were reviewed with the Director of
Maintenance and the Administrator during the exit
conference on 02/12/25 at 1:30 PM.
Photographic evidence obtained.
NFPA 101 (2021 edition) 19.3.5.8, 9.7, 9.7.1.1 (1)
NFPA 13 (2019 edition) 10.2.6.1.1.1
Class III
Preparation and/or execution of this plan
does not constitute admission or
agreement with the provider of the truth of
the facts alleged or conclusions set forth
on the statement of deficiencies. This plan
of correction is prepared and/or executed
solely because required.
K353
1. The sprinkler in the second floor South
Handler Electrical Room was adjusted, so
that the electrical conduit pipe is no longer
resting on the sprinkler head deflector and
is in accordance with NFPA 101.
2. The upright sprinkler in the outside
oxygen storage area was adjusted, so that
the deflector was not resting on the ceiling
and is in accordance with NFPA 101.
3. The maintenance director/designee
conducted a facility wide observation of
the sprinkler system to ensure they are
maintained in accordance with NFPA 101.
No concerns were identified.
4. The maintenance director/designee will
conduct weekly (x4 weeks) inspections on
the facility automatic fire sprinkler system
to ensure they are maintained in
accordance with NFPA 101. The results of
this audit will be reviewed at the monthly
QA meeting until compliance has been
determined.
AHCA Form 3020-0001
STATE FORM
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ZXVE21
if continuation sheet 3 of 3
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PRINTED: 03/11/2025
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES FORM APPROVED
OMB NO. 0938-0391
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
PLAN OF CORRECTION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
A. BUILDING 01 - MAIN FED
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
105083
B. WING
02/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BROWARD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
1330 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
(X4) ID
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
ID
(X5)
PREFIX
TAG
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
COMPLETION
DATE
K 000 INITIAL COMMENTS
K 000
An unannounced Fire & Life Safety recertification
survey was conducted on 02/11/25-2/12/25 at
Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a
nursing home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is not in
compliance with 42 CFR 483.90 (a) and National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 (2012
edition), NFPA 99 (2012) requirements for nursing
homes.
Initial Plan Review: 10/10/2018
Existing
NFPA 220 Construction Type: II (111)
Number of beds: 198
Census: 154
K 324 The following is description of the noncompliance.
K 324
3/13/25
SS-D Cooking Facilities
CFR(s): NFPA 101
Cooking Facilities
Cooking equipment is protected in accordance
with NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control
and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations, unless:
* residential cooking equipment (i.e., small
appliances such as microwaves, hot plates,
toasters) are used for food warming or limited
cooking in accordance with 18.3.2.5.2, 19.3.2.5.2
* cooking facilities open to the corridor in smoke
compartments with 30 or fewer patients comply
with the conditions under 18.3.2.5.3, 19.3.2.5.3,
or
* cooking facilities in smoke compartments with
30 or fewer patients comply with conditions under
18.3.2.5.4, 19.3.2.5.4.
Cooking facilities protected according to NFPA 96
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
Electronically Signed
03/07/2025
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.
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:ZXVE21
Facility ID: 100603
If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
PRINTED: 03/11/2025
FORM APPROVED
OMB NO. 0938-0391
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
105083
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING 01 - MAIN FED
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
BROWARD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
1330 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETION
DATE
K 324 Continued From page 1
K 324
per 9.2.3 are not required to be enclosed as
hazardous areas, but shall not be open to the
corridor.
18.3.2.5.1 through 18.3.2.5.4, 19.3.2.5.1 through
19.3.2.5.5, 9.2.3, TIA 12-2
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observations and staff interviews, the
facility failed to maintain the commercial kitchen
in accordance with NFPA 101.
The findings included:
On 2/11/2025 at 1:30 p.m. while touring the
dietary kitchen with the Director of Maintenance, it
was observed that the gas stove mounted on
casters failed to have a restraining device
installed to limit the movement of the appliance.
An interview was conducted with the Director of
Maintenance concurrent with the observations
and he acknowledged the findings. These
findings were reviewed with the Director of
Maintenance and the Administrator during the exit
conference on 02/12/25 at 1:30 PM.
NFPA 101 (2012 edition) 19.3.2.5.1, 9.2.3
NFPA 96 (2011 edition) 12.1.2.2
NFPA 54 (2012 edition) 5.6.1.2
Preparation and/or execution of this plan
does not constitute admission or
agreement by the provider of the truth of
the facts alleged or conclusions set forth
on the statement of deficiencies. This plan
of correction is prepared and/or executed
solely because required.
K324
1. A restraining device was installed on
the gas stove to limit the movement of the
appliance.
2. The maintenance director/designee will
conduct monthly inspection to ensure the
restraining device is intact and mounted to
the wall as part of the facility preventative
maintenance program.
3. The maintenance director/designee will
conduct weekly (x4 weeks) inspections on
the restraining device to ensure it is intact.
The results of this audit will be reviewed at
the monthly QA meeting until compliance
has been determined.
K 353 Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
SS-D
K 353
3/13/25
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: ZXVE21
Facility ID: 100603
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
PRINTED: 03/11/2025
FORM APPROVED
OMB NO. 0938-0391
SUMMARY OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
105083
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING 01 - MAIN FED
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
BROWARD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
1330 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETION
DATE
K 353
Continued From page 2
CFR(s): NFPA 101
K 353
Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems are
inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance
with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection,
Testing, and Maintaining of Water-based Fire
Protection Systems. Records of system design,
maintenance, inspection and testing are
maintained in a secure location and readily
available.
a) Date sprinkler system last checked
b) Who provided system test
c) Water system supply source
Provide REMARKS information on coverage for
any non-required or partial automatic sprinkler
system.
9.7.5, 9.7.7, 9.7.8, and NFPA 25
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observations and staff interviews, the
facility failed to maintain their automatic fire
sprinkler system (AFSS) in accordance with
NFPA 101.
The findings included:
The following observations were made while
conducting facility tour with the Director of
Maintenance.
1. On 02/11/25 at 11:30 AM, on the second floor
South Handler Electrical Room there was 1 of 1
sprinkler that had an electrical conduit pipe
resting on the sprinkler head deflector.
Preparation and/or execution of this plan
does not constitute admission or
agreement by the provider of the truth
of the facts alleged or conclusions set forth
on the statement of deficiencies. This plan
of correction is prepared and/or executed
solely because required.
K353
1. The sprinkler in the second floor South
Handler Electrical Room was adjusted, so
that the electrical conduit pipe is no longer
resting on the sprinkler head deflector and
is in accordance with NFPA 101.
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: ZXVE21
Facility ID: 100603
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
PRINTED: 03/11/2025
FORM APPROVED
OMB NO. 0938-0391
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING 01 - MAIN FED
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
105083
02/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BROWARD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
1330 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETION
DATE
K 353
Continued From page 3
2. On 02/12/25 at 11:45 AM, the outside oxygen
storage area had 1 of 1 upright sprinkler that had
the deflector resting up to the ceiling.
An interview was conducted with the Director of
Maintenance concurrent with the observations
and he acknowledged the findings. These
findings were reviewed with the Director of
Maintenance and the Administrator during the exit
conference on 02/12/25 at 1:30 PM.
Photographic evidence obtained.
NFPA 101 (2012 edition) 19.3.5.8, 9.7, 9.7.1.1 (1)
NFPA 13 (2010 edition) 8.6.4.1.1.1
K 353
2. The upright sprinkler in the outside
oxygen storage area was adjusted, so that
the deflector was not resting on the ceiling
and is in accordance with NFPA 101.
3. The maintenance director/designee
conducted a facility wide observation of
the sprinkler system to ensure they are
maintained in accordance with NFPA 101.
No concerns were identified.
4. The maintenance director/designee will
conduct weekly (x4 weeks) inspections on
the facility automatic fire sprinkler system
to ensure they are maintained in
accordance with NFPA 101. The results of
this audit will be reviewed at the monthly
QA meeting until compliance has been
determined.
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: ZXVE21
Facility ID: 100603
If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PRINTED: 03/11/2025
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
FORM APPROVED
OMB NO. 0938-0391
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
105083
B. WING
02/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BROWARD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
1330 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
(X4) ID
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
ID
(X5)
PREFIX
TAG
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
COMPLETION
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DATE
DEFICIENCY)
E 000 Initial Comments
E 000
During the recertification survey conducted on
02/11/25- 02/12/25 at Broward Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home, the
Emergency Preparedness Program (EP) was
reviewed. Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center is in compliance with Emergency
Preparedness per CFR (Code of Federal
Regulations) 42, Part 483.73, requirement for
Long Term Care Facilities.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
Electronically Signed
03/07/2025
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.
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: ZXVE21
Facility ID: 100603
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