Floridean Health & Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Floridean Health & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Oct 15, 2021

  Based on observations, interview, and record review, the facility 1.) Failed to store food under sanitary conditions in a manner that ensures they are free from potential contamination in the walk-in freezer, dry storage room and emergency water storage shed, 2.) Failed to ensure dishes and utensils were cleaned under sanitary conditions by failure to maintain the manufacturer recommended minimum wash and rinse temperature while operating a single tank low temperature dish machine, and 3.) Failed to ensure proper rotation of dietary supplements resulting in several expired supplements found in the medication storage room on units one and two. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF908Oct 15, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure essential equipment was maintained in safe operating condition as evidenced by 1.) Excess condensation resulting in ice build up in the walk-in freezer and 2.) Failure to maintain the minimum wash and rinse temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F) while operating a single tank, low temperature dish machine. This has the potential to affect sixty eight (68) residents who eat orally out of seventy three (73) residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings included: 1.) Observation during the initial kitchen tour on 10/12/21 at 9:07 AM revealed a small walk-in freezer with a heavy accumulation of ice on the plastic curtains and the base of the unit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Sep 26, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review facility failed to follow a nutritional care plan for one (Resident #95) out of one sample resident, as evidenced by it was observed that Resident #95 was provided with a ham and cheese sandwich before leaving for dialysis. This meal was not consistent with the prescribed pureed diet, posing potential risks to Resident #95's health and wellbeing. There were 20 residents receiving pureed diets at the time of survey. The findings included: On 9/26/25 at 4:22 AM Resident #95 was observed in bed with no apparent distress.Observation on 9/26/25 at 4:25 AM at the first-floor nursing station revealed a transparent bag labeled with Resident #95's name and room number that contained a ham and cheese sandwich and applesauce (photo… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Sep 26, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review facility failed to provide an environment free from potential accident hazards on one (2nd floor storage room) out of nine storage rooms in the facility as evidenced by an unmarked, unlocked storage room with a door that locks from the inside. There were 90 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey.The findings included:Observation of the facility's Second Floor on 9/23/25 at 3:25 PM, an unmarked door; the Surveyor opened the door, which revealed a small room with enteral feeding supplies stacked on shelves. The door could be locked from the inside and there was no call light observed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Sep 26, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review facility failed to properly store and label medications on one (2nd floor east) out of two medication carts sampled as evidenced by an observation of an eye drop bottle with an open date of 8/9/25. There were 90 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey.The findings included:On 9/26/25 at 5:36 AM, a medication storage check was completed with Staff D, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the 2nd floor east medication cart revealed a Brimonidine eye drop with an open date written on bag of 8/9/25, the dispensed date from pharmacy was 8/8/25.Interview on 9/26/25 at 6:06 AM, Staff D, LPN stated: The eye drops last 28 days after opening. I check every day to make sure there are no expired medications. […]