Nspire Healthcare Lauderhill

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Nspire Healthcare Lauderhill, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF689Jan 13, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that it is free of hazards in the environment by failing to ensure that the water temperature in resident's bathrooms, on the 300 and 400 units, was within safe guidelines and allowable maximum water temperatures to prevent possible burns. This hazardous environment exposed the facility's residents with conditions such as decreased skin sensitivity, reduced reaction time and decreased cognition or dementia to an increased risk [MEDICAL CONDITION] by scalding. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to follow the approved menu for lunch on 02/16/26. This had that potential to affect 99 of 99 residents that would have been served from the main menu; and failed to follow the approved recipe for lunch on 02/18/26. This has the potential to affect 75 of 75 residents with orders for regular texture diets. The findings included:1. During an observation of lunch served in the dining room, on 02/16/26 at 12:09 PM, it was noted that the menu that was posted outside of the Dining Room documented that the residents were to be served Barbecue Chicken and the approved menu also documented that residents were to be served Barbecued Chicken, During the observation, residents were served a piece of chicken thigh that did not… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was observed during 2 of 2 visits conducted in the Main Kitchen. The findings included: 1. A tour of the kitchen was conducted on 02/16/26 at 8:52 AM and the following issues noted: a. Staff R, Cook, was observed with visible facial hair but no beard hair net. When asked why he had no beard net, he stated he is usually clean shaven and does not grow a beard. b. The dry storage area was observed with accumulated debris on the floor next to a reach in freezer. c. In the walk-in refrigerator, there were 22-8 ounce cartons of low-fat milk with an expiration date of 02/06/25. d. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF886Sep 16, 2021

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure outbreak testing and/or routine testing for Covid-19 was completed as required for 6 of 7 direct care staff (Staff A, Staff B, Staff C, Staff D, Staff E, and Staff F) reviewed for Covid-19 testing. Without the benefit of testing all staff and residents as required, the facility was unable to minimize risks of Covid-19 transmission to both its residents and staff and the outbreak persisted with 31 residents and staff contracting Covid since 07/08/21 as of the survey date of 09/14/21. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF887Sep 16, 2021

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to timely offer Covid-19 vaccination to 6 of 11 sampled residents (Resident# 3, 9, 10, 11, and 12) reviewed for Covid-19 vaccination and to provide required vaccine information before requesting consent for 5 of 9 sampled residents (Resident# 1, 3, 7, 9, 10) reviewed for Covid-19 vaccination. This affected residents who were not given the opportunity and information to make an informed decision about vaccination that could decrease their risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. […]