Avante at Mt Dora, Inc

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Mar 1, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the drugs and biologicals used in the facility were labeled and stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles in 4 of 4 medication carts and Wing 1 Medication Room. Findings include: On [DATE] at 9:10 AM, during an observation of Unit 1 Medication Cart 1 with Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), there was an opened Insulin Glargine Pen with no opened date documented. During an interview on [DATE] at 9:10 AM, Staff B, LPN, stated, Yes it should be dated once opened. On [DATE] at 9:19 AM, during an observation of Unit 1 Medication Cart 2 with Staff C, LPN, there was an unopened Insulin Glargine Pen in the cart with a label to refrigerate until opened. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Dec 4, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurate for 1 (Resident #29) of 1 resident reviewed for activities of daily living, 3 (Residents #36, #70, and #88) of 5 residents review for skin conditions and 5 (Resident #2, #3, #51, #70 and #105) of 10 residents reviewed for medication management.Findings include: 1) Review of Resident #29's care plan initiated on 7/10/2025 read, [Resident #29's name] is facing a significant shortfall in her self-care performance related to Activities of daily living (ADL), which is associated with the consequences of a terminal diagnosis in its end stage. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Mar 1, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure respiratory services were provided in accordance with professional standards for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care, Resident #45. Findings include: During an observation on 2/26/2023 at 9:33 AM, Resident #45 was in his room seated in a wheelchair, receiving oxygen at 2.5 liters via nasal cannula. During an observation on 2/28/2023 at 8:58 AM, Resident #45 was seated in a wheelchair in his room beside his bed. The oxygen concentrator beside Resident #45's bed was running at 2 liters but was not in use by Resident #45. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Jun 10, 2026

  Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure wound care was provided in accordance with professional standards of practice and physician orders for 2 of 4 residents, Residents #1 and #3, reviewed for wound care services. Findings Include:1) During an observation on 06/09/2026 at 2:50 PM, Resident #1 was sitting up in bed on an air mattress. There was a rolled gauze dressing on the resident's left knee which was dated 06/08/2026 with the initials of Staff B.During an interview on 06/09/2026 at 2:50 PM, Resident #1 stated, The nurse did not do my wound care last night, and it has not been done today.Review of Resident #1's physician order dated 06/04/2026 read, Wound Care: Left lateral lower leg- cleanse with diluted betadine, pat dry. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF644Dec 4, 2025

  Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that residents with newly evident or possible serious mental disorder, intellectual disability, or a related condition were referred for pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) level II for 1 (Resident #74) of 3 residents reviewed for PASARR. Findings include:Review of Resident #74's admission record documented the resident was admitted on [DATE] with a readmission date of 3/13/2025 with a diagnoses that included brief psychotic disorder [onset date 8/19/2024]. […]