Deficiency Records for Palm Garden of Winter Haven

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palm Garden of Winter Haven. 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-04 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-04 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-04 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-12-18 2021-03-18 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2020-12-18 2021-03-18 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 2020-12-18 2021-01-14 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2020-12-18 2021-01-14 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 2020-12-18 2021-01-14 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2020-12-18 2021-01-14 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2020-12-18 2021-01-14 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2020-12-18 2021-01-14 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-12-17 2021-01-14 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2020-12-17 2021-01-14 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2020-12-17 2021-01-14 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-03-11 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-03-11 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-03-11 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-03-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-03-11 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-02-14 2019-03-10 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-02-14 2019-03-10 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2019-02-14 2019-03-10 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-02-14 2019-03-10 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2019-02-14 2019-03-10 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-02-14 2019-03-10 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2019-02-14 2019-03-10 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-02-14 2019-03-10 N