Nspire Healthcare Plantation

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 22, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prepare, store and serve food in a sanitary manner and in accordance with professional standards. The findings included: 1). During the initial kitchen tour on, 06/19/23 at 9:24 AM, accompanied by the Dietary Manager, the following were noted: a. the surface of the top of the counter mounted toaster was showing signs of wear and peeling b. there was an accumulation of food residue on the blade of the counter mounted manual can opener. At the conclusion of the initial kitchen tour, the Dietary Manager acknowledged understanding of the concerns. 2). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 16, 2022

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain food safety requirements with storage, preparation, and distribution in accordance with professional standards for food service safety which included: failure to maintain sanitary conditions and failure to maintain adequate holding temperatures. The findings included: 1. During the initial tour of the kitchen conducted on 02/13/22 at 8:48 AM, accompanied by the Food Service Director (FSD), the following were noted: a. At the request of the surveyor, the FSD checked the chemical concentration of the sanitation bucket located near the 3 compartment sink using the facility's test strips. The concentration was recorded between 0-150 parts per million (ppm). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 4, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to store and prepare food in a sanitary manner in accordance with standards for food safety professional standards. The findings included:During the initial kitchen tour, on 03/01/26 at 9:14 AM, accompanied by Staff R, Cook, the following observations were noted:a. Staff A was observed handling open foods while wearing a watch.b. Staff P, Diet Tech, failed to perform hand hygiene when changing single use gloves.c. Utensils that were stored hanging over a three-compartment sink were noted to be damaged to a point that they were no longer easily cleanable.d. There was an accumulation of ice in ice cream freezer.e. A glue trap was installed directly over equipment in ware washing area.f. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 22, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to prepare and serve food in a sanitary manner in accordance with professional standards for food safety. The findings included: 1. On 08/19/24 at 8:48 AM, during the initial kitchen tour accompanied by Staff A, Cook, the Dietary Manager and the Registered Dietitian (RD), the following were noted: a. the handles of a spoodle and three spatulas were damaged to a point that they were no longer easily cleanable. b. there was an accumulation of food residues on the blade and the mounting bracket of the table mounted manual can opener. c. there was an accumulation of dust on the air conditioning vent over the food assembly area. d. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jun 22, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to secure 3 of 6 medication carts, failed to secure 1 treatment cart, and failed to secure meds at the bedside for 1 of 19 sampled residents (Resident #143) The findings included: Review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of Medications with a revised date of January 2018 included: Medications and biologicals are stored safely, securely, and properly, following manufacturer's recommendations or those of the supplier. The medication supply is accessible only to licensed nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel, or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications. Medication rooms, carts, and medication supplies are locked when not attended by persons with authorized access. […]