Avante at Lake Worth, Inc.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Avante at Lake Worth, Inc., in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Sep 4, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent an elopement, for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for an elopement (Resident #1). The facility's failure to prevent an elopement placed Resident #1 at a likelihood of serious harm, injury or death. While out of the facility on 08/23/25, Resident #1 got lost, and was assisted by a stranger who called law enforcement. She was confused and could not tell them where she currently lived. The facility was not aware the resident was missing for two hours. Two people came to the facility to inform the receptionist there was a person walking around who looked lost and confused, but the receptionist denied the person was a resident of the facility. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Jun 25, 2021

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and interventions for a new admission as evidenced by failure to reconcile the hospital discharge instructions for medications and treatments in order to provide continuity of care, resulting in a severe decline in the resident's health, for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #3). Findings included: Review of the clinical record for Resident #3 revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from a hospital after a motor vehicle accident on [DATE]. The resident suffered a [CONDITION(S)], and cervical, spinal, skull, humerus, clavicle, and rib fractures during the accident. He had a [CONDITION(S)] and required supplemental oxygen for breathing. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 14, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety that ponteitiall effected 75 of the facility's residents. The findings included: 1) During the initial kitchen/food service observation tour conducted on 02/11/24 at 8:45 AM, there was no dietary supervisor present. The following were noted during the tour: a) Numerous small black flying insects noted to be in the food preparation and serving area. (b) Upon entering the kitchen it was noted a 1/3 steam table pan of pureed vegetables (10 portions) and 1/3 steam table pan of pureed beef sitting out at room temperature. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 13, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to implement the infection prevention and control plan, as evidenced by failing to follow infection control practices related to isolation as well as donning and doffing in the COVID Unit. Facility failed to follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for designated COVID-PUI (person under investigation) unit. Facility also failed to follow infection control guidelines during wound care observation and disinfecting of the Glucometer during medication administration. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF886Aug 13, 2021

  Based on interviews, record review, and facility's policy, the facility failed to conduct COVID-19 testing for all staff and residents after an outbreak in the facility and failed to understand the basic principle of Transmission and COVID prevention. The findings included: Review of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines titled Testing asymptomatic residents with known or suspected exposure to an individual infected with [CONDITION(S)]-CoV-2, including close and expanded contacts (e.g., there is an outbreak in the facility) dated January 7, 2021, showed that following: A single new case of [CONDITION(S)]-CoV-2 infection in any HCP (Health Care Professional) or a nursing home-onset [CONDITION(S)]-CoV-2 infection in a resident should be considered an outbreak. […]