Palm Beach Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Palm Beach Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jan 8, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services in a manner to provide a clean and sanitary environment in 20 of 62 rooms and in the common areas of the facility. The findings included:During an environmental tour of the facility conducted on 01/08/26 at 10:53 AM, with the Maintenance Director and the Maintenance Assistant, both from a sister facility, the following was observed: room [ROOM NUMBER] - the floor tiles were separating from the floor throughout the room. room [ROOM NUMBER] - the hand-washing sink in the restroom did not work, the floor tiles were not secure to the floor throughout the room, the ceiling was stained indicative of being wet at some point in time. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 8, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to prepare, store and serve food in a sanitary manner in accordance with standards for food safety professionals. The findings included:1. During the initial kitchen tour, on 01/05/26 at 9:07 AM, accompanied by the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the following were noted:a. The hand washing sink was not secured to the wall.b. There was an accumulation of residue on the exterior of the mechanical dishwashing machine.c. Cleaned and sanitized trays were wet nesting on the shelf in the dishwashing area.d. Staff F, Dietary Aide, was observed handling dirty and potentially contaminated wares with gloved hands. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF583Jun 28, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure right to privacy for Resident's person and records affecting Resident #9, #116, and #77, related to privacy curtains, loudly speaking residents's diagnosis, walking into resident rooms without permission and leaving residents naked. The findings included: 1) Record review revealed Resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including: cancer, and bipolar disorder. The quarterly minimum data (MDS) assessment, reference date 03/27/24, recorded a Brief Interview for Mental Status score (BIMS) of 15, indicated the resident was cognitively intact. On 06/24/24 at 11:13 AM, an interview process was started with Resident #9.Tthe resident was observed to be alert and oriented. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jun 28, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and staffing calculations, the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing as evidenced by identified care issues during this survey, voiced concerns from Residents #73, #31, #74, #63, #45, #221, and #104, documented low-weekend staffing, and concerns voiced in Resident Council. The findings included: 1) During this recertification survey, the following issues, potentially related to the lack of staff, were identified and noted: a) Failure to ensure timely and proper incontinence care for Residents #47 and #66, failed to ensure shower and shampooing hair for Resident #74, and failed to ensure nail care for Resident #8. (Refer to F677 and F690). b) Failure to ensure timely and appropriate respiratory care for Residents #78, #51, #31, and #82. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 11, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly and comfortable interior for 2 of 2 residential living areas (First and Second Floors) . The findings included: During the environmental tour conducted on 05/09/23 at 1 PM and 05/10/23 at 11 AM, accompanied with the Director of Housekeeping, the following were noted: First Floor: room [ROOM NUMBER]: Bathroom walls require repainting. room [ROOM NUMBER]: Exterior of sitting chair was heavily worn. Room#104: No television remote (D-bed). room [ROOM NUMBER]: Room wall clock was not set at the correct time, and room walls was noted to be in disrepair and peeling paint. […]