Avante at Orlando Inc

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Oct 28, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to prevent the development of a new pressure ulcer, and failed to provide care and services to promote healing once it developed for 1 of 2 residents sampled with pressure ulcers in a total sample of 35 residents, (#11). The facility's failure to implement preventative measures consistent with the resident's risk for skin breakdown and failure to implement treatment according to accepted standards of practice resulted in actual harm, development of a Stage III pressure ulcer to the right ear which worsened to a Stage IV pressure ulcer. Findings: Resident #11 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure the garbage storage area was maintained in a sanitary condition to ensure garbage was properly contained in dumpsters and trash cans with lids to prevent the harborage and feeding of pests, for one of one garbage storage area reviewed.Findings: On 2/17/26 at 10:10 AM, a tour of the outside garbage storage area was conducted. Three dumpsters and one 55-gallon trash can without lid was present. There were clear used gloves, straws, empty snack wrappers, and a clear trash bag with blue pads and masks on the ground around the dumpster area. A 55-gallon trash can with no lid was over filled with clear garbage bags filled with brown bags, snack wrappers, and blue pads. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of frying pans and failed to ensure the pureed meal was maintained at the correct hot holding temperature for 5 out of 45 residents who received pureed foods. Findings: 1.On 2/17/26 at 9:50 AM, the initial kitchen inspection was conducted. On the clean pan rack there were two pans with scratched and dried food on the non-stick surfaces. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) placed her finger on the non-stick surface and tried to scratch off the dried food. She confirmed the pans should not be used due to their condition. (photo evidence obtained) On 2/19/26 at 11:15 AM, review of the lunch menu revealed, Chicken & Dumplings was the lunch main entree. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate infection control practices were followed during medication pass and before meals for both staff and residents on one of one dining area; and failed to ensure approved alcohol-based hand sanitizer was available for use for residents on enhanced barrier precautions and/or contact isolation precautions on one of one units of the facility.Findings:1. During dining room observation on 2/17/26 at approximately 12:05 PM, staff served residents the noon meal in the North wing dining area. Staff were observed not consistently performing hand hygiene during meal distribution between each resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF697Oct 28, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that pain management was provided consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 sampled resident, (#11) in a total sample of 35 residents. Findings: The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) redefined the definition of a pressure injury (formerly pressure ulcer) in 2016. The updated staging system includes the following definitions: Pressure Injury: A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence .Stage 4 Pressure Injury: Full-thickness skin and tissue loss . If slough or eschar obscures the extent of tissue loss this is an Unstageable Pressure Injury (www.npiap.com). […]