Based on interviews, record review, and a review of the facility's policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that residents received proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain vision and hearing abilities for one (Resident #23) of one resident reviewed for vision services. Resident #23's appointment for cataract surgery was delayed for seven weeks. Delaying cataract treatment as vision worsens can lead to permanent vision loss, an increased risk for falls and loss of independence. Resident #23 was not kept informed about the status of his surgery, which negatively impacted his psychosocial well-being. The findings include: During an interview on 06/16/2026 at 11:38 AM, Resident #23 reported having a cataract. …
F685 citations in Florida
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Florida cites F685 less often than its own record predicts
0.94 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Florida in 2025, this is the portion that was F685.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Florida surveyors wrote
F685 findings written in Florida, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an assistive optical device was provided for 1 of 3 residents, Resident #57, reviewed for assistive devices. Findings include:During an observation on 06/22/2026 at 10:00 AM, Resident #57 was observed watching television, the resident was not wearing eyeglasses.During an interview on 06/22/2026 at 10:00 AM, Resident #57 stated she had an eye appointment in January but had not received the glasses she was told would be coming for her.Review of Resident #57's electronic medical record listed a diagnosis of hypertensive retinopathy.Review of the optometry consultation dated 01/21/2026 completed by (name of the optometry provider) read under the section titled Fitting/Adjusting Specs/Ordering bifocal eyeglasses… …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Florida citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.19% | 0.72× |
| 2024 | 0.30% | 1.06× |
| 2025 | 0.23% | 0.94× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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