A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vero Beach Care Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | 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 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-29 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-14 | 2023-07-08 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-05-05 | Y |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | 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 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | 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 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-09 | N |
| 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 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-26 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-13 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | 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 | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | 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 | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-03 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-03 | 2021-04-05 | N |
