Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 10, 2025

  *Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide food that was prepared, stored and served in a sanitary manner in accordance with standards for food safety professionals. The findings included: The facility's policy ‘Hand Hygiene' (no reference date) documented: Policy:All staff will perform proper hand hygiene procedures to prevent the spread of infection to other personnel, residents, and visitors. This applies to all staff working in all locations within the facility.Policy Explanation and guidelines:6. Additional considerations:a. The use of gloves does not replace hand hygiene. If your task requires gloves, perform hand hygiene prior to donning gloves, and immediately removing gloves. 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 10, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide maintenance and housekeeping services and linens in a manner to provide a clean, sanitary and homelike environment. The findings included:A. During an observation in the Main Dining Room, on 07/07/25, at the conclusion of the initial kitchen tour, at approximately 9:40 AM, there was a plastic folded table stored between a snack vending machine and the wall that had an accumulation of food residue and debris. The Food Services Director/Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) had the table removed by staff. B. During the initial pool process, beginning on 07/07/25 at approximately 9:45 AM, the following were noted: a. In room [ROOM NUMBER], there was a soiled gown that was left in the shower b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Mar 28, 2024

  Based on observation interviews, the facility failed to ensure 7 out of 29 sampled residents were treated with respect and dignity regarding care and dining assistance (Resident #25, Resident #212, Resident #50, Resident #159, Resident #161, Resident #73, and Resident #60 and two Anonymous residents). The findings included: The facility's policy for 'Dignity' revised February 2021, documented: Each Resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances his or their sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with lie, and feelings of self-worth and self-esteem. 1. Residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times. 5. When assisting with care, residents are supported in exercising their rights. For example, residents are: e. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Mar 28, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to consider the views of the resident council group and act promptly upon the grievances and recommendations of the group concerning issues of resident care and life in the facility for 9 of 9 sampled residents interviewed during the Resident Council meeting (Resident #47, #45, #8, #10, #58, #63, #33, #70, and #7). This failure has the potential to affect all residents in the facility, as the resident council represents all residents. The findings included: On 03/27/24 at 11:01 AM, interviews were conducted with 9 active, alert and oriented members of the Resident Council (Resident # 47, #45, #8, #10, #58, #63, #33, #70, and #7). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Mar 28, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide maintenance and housekeeping services to maintain a clean, comfortable and homelike environment on 3 of 4 units (100 Unit, 300 Unit and 400 Unit). The findings included: In room [ROOM NUMBER], the room smelled of urine. It was difficult to tell from which bed the urine smell was coming from. The urine smell was strong around each of the 3 beds in the room. The floor appeared to be dirty and there was debris observed underneath bed B. In room [ROOM NUMBER], the vinyl on the arms of the resident's wheelchair in bed B was cracked and partially missing. In room [ROOM NUMBER], the surface of the foot board of bed A was worn in a manner that the material under the surface was exposed. […]