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A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Staff failed to monitor and document vital signs, including temperatures for two residents on antibiotics for respiratory infections and blood pressures for a resident on antihypertensive medication. Despite facility policy and physician orders requiring this monitoring, temperatures and blood pressures were not recorded during medication administration, and staff confirmed the omission during interviews.
Two residents with severe cognitive and physical impairments did not receive physician-ordered splints as required, with repeated observations showing contracted hands without splints in place. Staff interviews confirmed that splints were not applied or documented according to policy, resulting in a deficiency in following prescribed care for maintaining range of motion.
A resident with multiple complex medical conditions, including a gastrostomy and tracheostomy, did not have G-tube placement verified prior to enteral feedings as required by facility policy and professional standards. An LPN administered tube feedings without checking tube placement or documenting these checks, and did not disinfect the tube ports. The care plan called for verification of tube placement and assessment of bowel sounds before each feeding, but these steps were not consistently followed or documented.
Staff failed to follow established respiratory care policies, including not performing or documenting required pre- and post-treatment assessments for residents receiving tracheostomy care and nebulizer treatments. Additionally, necessary physician orders for respiratory and oxygen therapy were not consistently obtained, and respiratory equipment was not properly maintained or labeled for several residents.
A resident with Parkinson's disease and dementia, requiring nectar-thickened liquids, was provided with fluids of incorrect consistency on multiple occasions. Staff served juice with ice, altering the prescribed thickness, and an LPN administered regular water during medication pass instead of thickened liquid, leading to frequent coughing episodes. The MAR indicated the need for thickened liquids, but the appropriate fluids were not available on the medication cart.
Surveyors identified multiple violations of food safety and sanitation standards, including improper storage of food items, expired products in refrigerators and pantries, and the Food Service Director using bare hands while checking food temperatures. These deficiencies were observed during kitchen and pantry inspections and communicated to the facility's Administrator.
Surveyors observed multiple infection control failures, including a staff member placing personal items on a clean linen table, a resident's feeding tube left uncapped and exposed for extended periods, and staff not following hand hygiene or equipment cleaning protocols when providing care to residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). These actions were inconsistent with facility policy and CDC guidelines.
Failure to Monitor and Document Vital Signs for Residents on Antibiotics and Antihypertensives
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to monitor and document vital signs, specifically temperatures and blood pressures, for residents receiving antibiotics for respiratory infections and antihypertensive medications as required by facility policy and physician orders. For two residents being treated with antibiotics for respiratory infections, there was no documentation of temperatures during the course of their treatment, despite physician orders and facility policy requiring daily monitoring of vital signs for residents receiving skilled services. Staff interviews confirmed that temperatures were not checked or documented, even though the residents were actively being treated for infections and staff were aware of the importance of monitoring temperature in these cases. One resident with no cognitive impairment was prescribed Levaquin for a cough, but the last documented temperature was over a month prior to the start of antibiotic therapy. Staff acknowledged that temperatures had not been checked or recorded during the treatment period, and progress notes referenced the absence of fever without supporting documentation. Another resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of pleural effusion and acute asthma was also prescribed Levaquin for pneumonia, but there was no documentation of temperature checks during the antibiotic course, with the last recorded temperature predating the start of treatment. Additionally, a third resident with multiple complex medical conditions, including ventilator dependence and hypertension, had physician orders for Enalapril with specific blood pressure parameters. However, there was no documentation of blood pressure readings in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) at the times the medication was administered on several dates. Staff interviews confirmed that the medication was given, but the required blood pressure monitoring was not documented as per policy and physician orders.
Failure to Apply and Document Physician-Ordered Splints for Residents with Limited Mobility
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Summary
The facility failed to follow physician's orders and its own policy regarding the application of splints for two residents with significant physical and cognitive impairments. For one resident with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and severe cognitive impairment, there was a physician's order for specific hand and elbow splints to be worn from morning care until bedtime as tolerated. For another resident with hemiplegia, Parkinson's disease, and severe cognitive impairment, the care plan indicated the use of a left-hand splint to prevent skin breakdown and maintain hand position. However, repeated observations throughout the day showed that the resident's contracted hand was not fitted with the prescribed splint at any time. Interviews with staff, including the Rehab Director and an LPN, confirmed that the splint was not applied as ordered and that documentation of splint application was inconsistent or absent. The facility's policy required staff to apply splints according to therapy and physician instructions, inspect the skin, and document the application, but these steps were not followed. The inaction of staff in not applying the splints as ordered and failing to document their use led to the deficiency in care for both residents.
Failure to Verify G-Tube Placement Prior to Feedings
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Summary
The facility failed to follow professional standards of care for a resident with a gastrostomy tube by not verifying tube placement prior to administering enteral feedings. Observations showed that an LPN did not disinfect the G-tube ports or the tip of the tube feeding, nor did she check for G-tube placement or assess bowel sounds before administering the feeding. The LPN stated that she only checks tube placement in the morning and not before each feeding, which is inconsistent with both facility policy and professional guidelines. Additionally, she did not document G-tube placement checks or residuals in the progress notes, and there was no section in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for such documentation. The resident involved had significant medical conditions, including tracheostomy status, dysphagia, gastrostomy status, GERD, respiratory disorders, and anoxic brain damage, and was dependent on tube feedings. The care plan identified a risk for aspiration and required verification of tube placement and assessment of bowel sounds before each feeding and medication administration. Interviews with the ADON confirmed that standard practice is to check for residual volume and tube placement before feedings and medications, but there was uncertainty about whether this was consistently done by nursing staff, and these checks were not included in physician orders.
Failure to Follow Respiratory Care Policies and Documentation Requirements
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care to several residents by not adhering to its own policies and professional standards of practice. Specifically, staff did not follow proper tracheostomy care procedures for one resident, including failing to perform required pre- and post-respiratory assessments. Additionally, staff did not obtain or document necessary written orders for respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy for multiple residents. There were also failures to perform and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs and lung sound assessments when administering nebulizer treatments, as required by facility policy. Further deficiencies included improper storage and maintenance of respiratory equipment and supplies for several residents receiving oxygen therapy. In one instance, a resident reported not receiving a breathing treatment as needed and indicated that treatments were only provided upon request. Documentation reviewed showed that staff were administering respiratory medications but were not consistently documenting required assessments or following established protocols for equipment labeling and maintenance.
Failure to Provide Physician-Ordered Thickened Liquids
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Summary
The facility failed to provide liquids at the physician-ordered consistency for a resident with a history of Parkinson's disease and dementia, who was prescribed a mechanically soft diet with nectar-thickened liquids. During meal observation, the resident was found with a cup of juice containing ice cubes, which altered the consistency of the nectar-thickened liquid, and was also observed coughing frequently while being assisted with eating. Staff present could not account for how the juice with ice was provided, and the dietician confirmed that ice should not have been present in thickened liquids. Additionally, during a medication pass, a nurse provided the resident with regular water from a medication cart instead of the required thickened liquid, resulting in the resident coughing upon swallowing. The nurse did not respond when questioned about reading the medication administration record (MAR) or using the thickened liquid available in the resident's room. The assistant director of nursing confirmed that thickened liquids should be available on every medication cart and that the MAR should indicate the resident's dietary needs, but the required thickened liquid was not present on the cart used.
Food Storage and Sanitation Deficiencies in Kitchen and Pantry
Penalty
Summary
During two visits to the facility's main kitchen, surveyors observed multiple violations of food storage, preparation, and service standards. Issues included a partially covered garbage bin in the food production area, unlabeled and undated frozen food items in the reach-in freezer, and a box of frozen egg patties left partially open. Additionally, several frozen meals lacked expiration or placement dates, and expired thickened cranberry cocktail was found both in the Traulsen refrigerator and the dry storage room. The walk-in refrigerator contained a box of chicken thighs with the bag left open and exposed to air, and personal water bottles were stored in the reach-in Frigidaire. In the second-floor pantry, expired vanilla pudding packs were also noted. Further observations during the lunch tray line revealed the Food Service Director using a facility-calibrated thermometer to take food temperatures, but placing bare hands halfway into food containers during the process. These findings were communicated to the facility's Administrator. The report does not mention any specific residents or their medical conditions in relation to these deficiencies.
Multiple Lapses in Infection Control and Enhanced Barrier Precautions
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain infection control standards in several key areas, as observed during surveyor visits. In the laundry room, a laundry aide placed personal prescription glasses on a table designated for clean laundered gowns, a practice acknowledged by staff and management as inappropriate and contrary to facility policy. This action risked contamination of clean linens intended for resident use. During tube feeding care, a resident receiving enteral nutrition via a jejunostomy tube was observed multiple times with the end of the feeding tube left uncapped and exposed for over an hour before being reattached. This was in direct violation of the facility's policy requiring infection control precautions to minimize contamination risk during feeding tube care. The feeding formula and tubing were left uncovered on the IV pole, with photographic evidence obtained by surveyors. The facility also failed to adhere to Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) and CDC guidelines for several residents requiring such measures due to the presence of devices like tracheostomies and feeding tubes. Staff were observed entering and exiting EBP rooms without performing hand hygiene, handling respiratory supplies without proper hand hygiene, and using shared equipment such as a Hoyer lift without cleaning it between uses. These lapses were confirmed through interviews and direct observation, and were inconsistent with both facility policy and CDC recommendations for infection prevention.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nspire Healthcare Lauderhill | 2.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Nspire Healthcare Plantation | 2.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| St Johns Nursing Center | 2.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| Palms Care Center And Rehab | 2.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Broward Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation | 2.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
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