Deficiency Records for Pines of Sarasota

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pines of Sarasota. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-08 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-08 Y
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-08 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-08 Y
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-01-09 2023-02-07 N
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2022-05-23 2022-06-03 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-04-27 2022-04-27 Y
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-07-01 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2021-05-27 2021-06-26 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-05-27 2021-06-26 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2019-08-29 2019-09-29 N
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Health 2019-08-29 2019-09-29 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-08-29 2019-09-29 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2019-08-29 2019-09-29 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2019-08-29 2019-09-29 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2019-08-29 2019-09-29 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2019-08-29 2019-09-29 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-08-29 2019-09-29 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2019-08-28 2019-09-29 N
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. Fire Safety 2019-08-28 2019-09-29 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-08-28 2019-09-29 N