Pruitthealth-North Tampa, LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Pruitthealth-North Tampa, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Jun 19, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure wound care was done in a timely manner and dressings were dated for three residents (#182, #277, #51) out of four residents reviewed for non-pressure skin conditions. Findings included: An observation and interview was conducted on 6/16/25 at 12:38 p.m. with Resident #182. The resident was observed to have a bandage on his throat area dated 6/11/25. The resident said the bandage covered a stoma (an artificial opening) from having a tracheostomy (trach). He said he had been in the facility for two days and nothing had been done with the dressing. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF697Jun 19, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure pain was controlled for three residents (#185, #379, #182) out of three reviewed for pain management. Findings included: An interview was conducted on 6/18/25 at 2:15 p.m. with Resident #182. The resident said he had been in the facility for four days and did not have any pain medication for the first two days. The resident said pain had gotten to a 10 out of 10 on the pain scale during that time. The resident said he refused tube feedings because they caused stomach cramps and he couldn't handle any more pain. The resident said he was starting to feel better again after having his medication for the last two days. Resident #182 said the pain was so bad on Sunday, 6/15/25 that he almost left the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jun 19, 2025

  2. During an interview on 06/16/25 at 11:42 a.m. Resident #29 stated she was getting weaker due to no one at the facility assists her with walking. She stated therapy instructed her to ensure someone was supervising her while walking. During a follow up interview on 06/18/25 at 09:41 a.m. Resident #29 stated having lost endurance since discharging from therapy as no one was available to supervise except when family visits. During an interview on 06/17/25 at 12:13 p.m. Staff V, CNA stated, it is hard sometimes we don't have as many CNAs as needed. Many of the residents are total care and the distance from room to room. Staff V, stated having to cover around corners makes the job tasks even harder to get basic care completed, but certainly at meal times. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Jun 19, 2025

  Based on interviews and record review the facility did not ensure medications for new admissions were available timely for four residents (#182, #185, #379, #228) out of four sampled for admission orders. Findings included: 1. An interview was conducted on 6/18/25 at 2:15 p.m. with Resident #182. The resident said he had been in the facility for four days and did not have any pain medication for the first two days. The resident said pain had gotten to a 10 out of 10 on the pain scale during that time. The resident said he refused tube feedings because they caused stomach cramps and he couldn't handle any more pain. The resident said he was starting to feel better again after having his medication for the last two days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF847Jun 19, 2025

  Based on interviews and record review the facility did not ensure residents who entered arbitration agreements understood the contract contents for three residents (#228, #51 and #29) of three residents sampled. Findings included: Review of the admission Agreement dated 06/13/25 revealed Resident #228 electronically signed all documents personally, and the appointed representative was not present. On page 44 of the electronic admission agreement, it showed the Arbitration Agreement was signed by Resident #228 accepting the terms of Arbitration Agreement. […]