Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Nov 7, 2024

  Based on review of policy and procedure, observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to 1) don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)/aprons while handling resident linen/gowns, during a Laundry Room Tour, 2) ensure that it donned appropriate (PPE)/gloves for a resident during a Glucometer Observation Demonstration for 1 of 2 sampled residents observed, (Resident #110,) and 3) appropriate (PPE) with a resident on Enhanced Barrier Protections (EBP) In accordance to CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines and recommendations for 1 of 35 residents observed for EBP, Resident #116. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 10, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety that include: ensure dish-machine is sanitizing dishware as per regulatory requirement, ensure the expired foods were discarded from the food supply, ensure that policy regarding left-over foods is followed, ensure exhaust hoods are cleaned and serviced on a regular basis, and ensure that food preparation equipment are cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. The findings included: Review of the facility's Food Storage Policy and Procedure noted the following: * Foods are covered , labeled and dated. * Potentially hazardous foods are discarded after 7 days of preparation or after thawing if not cooked. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Mar 18, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for 3 of 3 residential wings (North,South, and West Wings). The findings included: 1) During the environment tour conducted on 03/17/21 at 2:10 PM with Assistant Administrator and Director of Maintenance, the following were noted: West Wing - 500 Unit: Room #500 - Room sitting chair was stained, privacy curtain stained (Bed-1), and exterior of nightstand was peeling off. Room #501- Exterior of nightstand (X2) was peeling off. Room #504 - Exterior of nightstand (X2) was peeling off. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Mar 18, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the approved menu was being followed for physician ordered pureed diets for 18 residents, which included 3 sampled residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #55, #76, and #199). The findings included: During the review of the approved holiday lunch meal menu for 03/17/21, it was noted the following to be served for regular diets: Corned Beef (3 ounces) Steamed Cabbage (4 ounces) Steamed Carrots (4 ounces) Red Skin Potatoes (4 ounces/1 small) During the observation of the lunch meal on 03/17/21 at 11:45 AM, in the main kitchen the following were noted: The staff failed to prepare pureed Cabbage or prepare a substitute vegetable in place of the cabbage. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Mar 18, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prepare food by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance for 28 residents with physician ordered mechanical soft diets, which included 5 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #22, #79, #92, #109, and #208). The findings included: During the review of the approved holiday lunch meal for 03/17/21 , it was noted that the Regular Diet included freshly prepared Corned Beef and Boiled Potatoes. Further review of the approved menu documented ground Corned Beef and Boiled Potatoes. Observation of the resident lunch tray assembly line on 03/17/21 at 11:45 AM, it was noted that there was a mixture of corned beef and potatoes being served to residents who require Mechanical Soft diets. […]