Kindred Hospital South Florida Hollywood

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Kindred Hospital South Florida Hollywood, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 19, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and served food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The findings include: During the initial kitchen/food service observation tour conducted on 05/16/22 at 9 AM, accompanied with the Consultant Dietitian and Food service Supervisor, the following were noted: Observation of the ceiling air-conditioning vent that was located within the food production area was noted to have the exterior surface of the vent covered with condensation. Further observation noted that droplets of condensation were falling down from the vent. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814May 19, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly and the garbage storage area and loading dock were not maintained in a sanitary condition. The findings included: During the initial kitchen/food service observation tour conducted on 05/16/22 at 9 AM, accompanied with the Consultant Dietitian and Food service Supervisor, the following were noted: Observation of the outside garbage/refuse (dumpster) area revealed that there were large areas of unidentified trash and garbage surrounding the ground area of the dumpster. It was also noted that there was a thick heavy build-up of black matter with offensive odor and numerous flying insects also surrounding the ground area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 19, 2024

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide Maintenance and Housekeeping services to provide a clean and home like environment for residents in 14 of 17 rooms, in the corridor, at the nursing station, and the Supply Room. The findings included: During the initial pool process, beginning on 12/16/24 at 10:12 AM, the following were noted: In room [ROOM NUMBER], a portion of the wall, at the left of the air conditioning unit, the surface was missing, exposing the unfinished surface underneath the paint. In room [ROOM NUMBER], a portion of the wall to the right of the entrance inside of the room, the painted surface was missing, exposing the unfinished surfaces underneath the paint. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Dec 19, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to serve lunch according to the menu and recipe on 12/18/24, with the potential to affect 26 residents that eat by mouth from the kitchen. The findings included: The lunch menu for 12/18/24 documented that residents would be served fried shrimp with waffle fries, and the alternate as baked fish. The recipe for fried shrimp (no reference date), provided by the Culinary Director, documented that one portion of fried shrimp would consist of 6 shrimp that would equal a 4-ounce serving. The recipe for the baked fish (no reference date), provided by the Culinary Director, documented that one portion of the fish would equal a 4-ounce serving. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814Sep 7, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility was not disposing of garbage and refuse properly. The findings included: During the initial kitchen/food service observation tour conducted on 09/05/23 at 9 AM accompanied with the Food Service Manager (FSM), the following was noted: Observation of the facility's commercial dumpster that is located at the facility's receiving dock on 08/05/23 at 9 AM noted that there was a large circular hole of approximately 18 inches located below the dumpster door. Further observation noted the interior to have a large build-up area of black slime within the cavity of the dumpster. It was also noted to have numerous flying insects and an offensive garbage odor. […]