Deficiency Records for Aspire of Lake Park

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aspire of Lake Park. 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 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 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 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 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 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 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 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 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 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-01-31 2023-02-24 Y
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-02-09 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-02-08 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-02-06 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-02-06 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-02-06 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-02-06 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-02-06 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-01-30 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-01-30 2023-01-30 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-01-31 2022-12-07 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-09-20 2022-10-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-20 2022-10-20 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-10-14 2021-11-18 Y
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 2021-10-14 2021-11-18 Y
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 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 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 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 N
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 N
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 Y
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 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 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-10-07 2021-11-09 Y
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-11-09 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-11-09 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-11-09 N
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-11-09 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-11-09 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-11-09 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-11-09 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-11-08 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-10-18 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-10-18 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-10-18 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-10-06 N
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-10-06 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-09-30 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-09-29 2021-09-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-12 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-03 2020-01-10 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-02 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-30 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 2019-12-12 2019-12-30 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-30 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-12-03 2019-12-22 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-16 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 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 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 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 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 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 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 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 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-03 2019-12-06 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-12-03 2019-12-06 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-12-03 2019-12-06 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2019-12-03 2019-12-05 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-12-03 2019-12-04 N