Sands at South Beach Care Center, The

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sands at South Beach Care Center, The, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 1, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety that include; maintenance of air-conditioning vents to prevent food contamination, holding of hot and cold foods at regulatory requirement, proper use of the 3-compartment sink, replacement of worn food production equipment, handling of silverware in sanitary manner, maintenance of refrigeration equipment, handling of clean ice to prevent contamination, and ensure sanitary conditions in food storage and serving areas. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF689Jan 14, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to monitor, and ensure the hot water temperatures were maintained at a safe range for 11 out of 15 rooms reviewed (Rooms 348, room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER]) for water temperatures. This practice has the potential to increase the risk of negative resident outcomes and to affect all 178 residents residing in the facility at the time of this survey. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Jan 14, 2021

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain laundry equipment in a safe manner as evidenced by, 4 of 4 washing machines draining into an open floor drain and 3 of 4 dryers noted with visible dried brown material on the dryer drum. This deficient practice had the potential to impact all 172 residents residing in the facility at the time of this survey. Findings included: On 01/14/21 at 2:39 PM during an environmental tour of the laundry area with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), who is also the facility Infection Preventionist, The Director Environmental Services and Staff E, the Admissions Coordinator it was observed that the hand washing sink in the soiled laundry room was draining into an open drain on the floor of the laundry room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Jan 14, 2021

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain laundry area and laundry equipment in a safe and sanitary manner to prevent cross contamination, as evidenced by hand washing sink and 4 of 4 washing machines draining into an open floor drain in the soiled laundry room. The facility also failed to maintain and 3 of 4 dryers in a clean and sanitary manner based on visible dried brown material observed on the dryer drums in the clean laundry room. This deficient practice had the potential to impact all 172 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. Findings included. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Mar 7, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide a safe environment for residents as evidenced by four employee bathrooms not specifically labeled and locked when not occupied. There were 172 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings included: On 03/05/2024 at 9:26 AM, during facility tour with Staff B, Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor observation revealed the bathrooms at each nursing were unlocked. (see photo evidence) Residents were observed walking throughout the facility. The bathrooms did not have a sign that specified employee bathroom. The bathroom on nursing station two was not labeled. No call devices were observed inside the bathrooms near the nursing stations. […]