Life Care Center of Pensacola

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of Pensacola, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Sep 10, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) as an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities for 1 of 1 residents observed for transmission based precautions. (Resident #131)The findings include: Observations performed on 09/07/25 at approximately 12:58 PM and 4:25 PM and 9/08/25 at 8:19 AM discovered that there was no EBP signage posted and no Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) access outside of the room for Resident #131. (Photographic Evidence Obtained). On 09/07/25 at approximately 12:58 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident #131. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Oct 2, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure measures to prevent the spread of infection were followed for 1 of 3 residents observed on contact isolation precautions. (Resident #1) The findings include: During an initial facility tour between 10:37 am and 11:40am on 10/01/2024, an observation was made of Staff G, a Housekeeper, through the open door of room [ROOM NUMBER] mopping the floor. Housekeeping Staff G was wearing gloves while mopping, but no other personal protective equipment (PPE) was observed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Mar 30, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff follow appropriate isolation precautions during the provision of resident care for 1 of 3 sampled residents on transmission-based precautions. (Resident #13) The findings include: An observation of resident #13 was conducted on 3/27/23 at 3:29 PM. The resident was sitting in her wheelchair in her room and employee A, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was observed taking the resident's blood pressure using a rolling vital sign machine. Employee A, CNA was not wearing a gown or gloves while taking resident #13's blood pressure. Contact precautions signage was observed on resident #13's door stating everyone must: clean their hands, including before entering and when leaving the room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Oct 28, 2021

  Based on observations, policy review and interviews, the facility failed to properly store medications for 1 of 5 residents sampled for unnecessary medications (#47). The findings include: On 10/25/21 at 11:13 AM, an observation was made of resident #47. A bottle of medication was observed on the over the bed table. The medication was [MEDICATION(S)], brigandine [MEDICATION(S)]/[MEDICATION(S)] ophthalmic solution 0.2%-0.5%. [MEDICATION(S)] is an eye drop medication used to treat [CONDITION(S)]. There was no staff in the residents room at the time (photographic evidence obtained). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Aug 30, 2021

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to report all allegations of abuse or neglect to the State Agency for 1 of 1 residents sampled for federal reporting requirements. (Resident #1) The findings include: A review of Resident #1's clinical record was conducted. Review of progress notes revealed a note made by the Executive Department on 7/8/2021 related to facility initiated contact with the resident's family regarding care concerns and APS (Adult Protective Services) complaints. On 8/12/2021 at approximately 10:00 AM, an entrance conference was conducted with the Administrator and the Director of Nursing/Risk Manager. The surveyor requested any mandatory federal reports filed since 1/25/2021. […]