Beach Breeze Rehab and Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Beach Breeze Rehab and Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 8, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to follow proper sanitation practices in the provision of food for the residents. This had the potential to affect 109 Residents on oral diets. The findings included: A). A tour of the main kitchen was conducted on [DATE] at 9:30 AM. The surveyor was accompanied by the Food Service Director (FSD) and the Registered Dietitian. The following was observed: 1. The [NAME] Convection oven had brown residue on the exterior of the oven in the area near the door hinge and on the door handles. 2. The Sunfire oven had brown residue on the exterior of the oven, the door's handle, and on an open ledge located beneath the turn on/off control knobs. 3. The Cleveland Steamer had brown residue stuck on the valve open/close knob. 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 15, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide foods prepared, served and stored in a manner to prevent the potential growth of pathogens that cause foodborne illness and in accordance with professional standards for food safety. The findings included: 1) During the initial kitchen tour, on 09/12/22 at 8:15 AM, accompanied by the Certified Dietary Manager, the following was observed. a. The blade of he the can opener was encrusted with food residues. b. There was an accumulation of dust on the air conditioning vents over the food preparation area. c. There was an accumulation of dust on the sprinklers for the fire suppression system over the food preparation area. d. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 15, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide food prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner. The findings included: 1). During the initial kitchen tour, on 07/12/21 at 8:56 AM, accompanied by the Registered Dietitian (RD) and the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the following were noted: a). The internal temperature of a full sized 2 inch deep hotel pan containing sliced turkey breast was 49 degrees Fahrenheit (F), Staff F, Cook, confirmed that the turkey was cooked from raw the previous day for lunch on this day. The Cook stated that the turkey was a whole breast that was cooked in foil and then placed into a half-sized, 6 inch deep hotel pan, with fluid, and then covered with plastic wrap and then place into the walk in cooler. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550May 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to treat Residents with dignity and respect during care for Residents #323, #20, and a Resident that wished to remain anonymous; failed to discuss financial concerns in private for Resident #94; and failed to treat Residents with dignity during dining for Residents #8, #74, #76 and #104. The findings included: Review of the policy titled Guideline: Administrative-Resident Rights-Right to Respect, Dignity and to have Personal Property documented Process: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of housekeeping records, the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean, and homelike environment for 1 of 4 units ([NAME]) as evidenced by pervasive odors noted on the unit throughout the survey week and maintenance concerns in the dining room. The findings included: 1) During an interview on 05/08/25 at 1:29 PM, when asked how she ensures an odor-free environment, the Housekeeping Manager stated her staff utilize a disinfectant cleaner to wipe down all surfaces, and during a deep cleaning of a room, all linens and curtains were changed out. […]