Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Melbourne

(Home page)

Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Melbourne. 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?
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-03 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-03 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-03 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-02-06 2023-03-03 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-02-06 2023-03-03 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2021-04-01 2021-04-21 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-04-01 2021-04-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-04-01 2021-04-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-01 2021-04-21 N
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. Fire Safety 2021-04-01 2021-04-21 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-04-01 2021-04-21 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2019-08-29 2019-10-02 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-08-29 2019-10-02 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-08-29 2019-10-02 N
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Fire Safety 2019-08-28 2019-10-02 N