Sea Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sea Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF577Oct 10, 2023

  Based on observations, record review, and staff and resident interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from 10/2/23 to 10/10/23, the facility did not ensure that notice of the availability of the survey results in areas of the facility that are prominent and accessible to the public was posted. Specifically, the survey results were in a binder placed behind the security desk outside of the second-floor nursing office. The label of the binder faced away from the reception area. There was no notice posted about the availability of results in any facility location. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Aug 26, 2025

  Number of residents sampled: 5Number of residents cited: 1 Based on record review and interview conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that a resident's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and revised to accurately reflect the needs of the resident and in response to current interventions. This was evident for one (Resident #163) of five residents reviewed for Unnecessary Medication out of 38 sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #163's comprehensive care plan did not document that Resident's anticoagulant medication was changed.The findings are:The facility policy and procedure titled Care and Treatment of Residents - Care Planning Process dated 03/2017, last revised 07/2022, stated the facility shall have a care planning process that is person… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF812Aug 26, 2025

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure infection control practices were maintained to prevent the transmission of foodborne illness. This was evident during Dining Observation on the 3rd Floor, [NAME] side, dining room. Specifically, two Certified Nursing Assistants were observed assisting multiple residents with hand hygiene without performing hand hygiene in between residents. The findings are: The facility policy titled Meal Service-Assistance of Residents last revised 04/2016 stated residents who are unable to feed themselves or require feeding assistance to finish meals will be served and assisted with their meals. Offer and/or assist resident to cleanse their hands with a hand wipe. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Oct 10, 2023

  Based on observations and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from 10/2/23 to 10/10/23, the facility did not ensure that two residents were cared for in a manner that maintained or enhanced his or her dignity. Specifically, 1) a resident's Foley catheter bag and tubing were left uncovered and exposed to public view, and 2) another resident was observed being transported in hallway with their back and buttocks exposed. This was evident for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for Dignity out of 38 sampled residents. (Residents #47 & #94). The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF604Oct 10, 2023

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey conducted from 10/2/23 to 10/10/23, the facility did not ensure that residents were free of physical restraints. Specifically, hand mittens were not released every two hours as ordered by the physician. This was evident for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for Physical Restraints out of total sample of 38 residents. (Resident #251). The findings are: The facility's policy & procedure titled Restraints Devices and Siderails dated 11/16, last revised on 11/17 documented: Physical or chemical restraints will only be utilized after less restrictive alternatives have been attempted and considered as a last resort to treat the resident's medical symptoms. […]