Maimonides Health Center: Safety Hazard Findings - VA
The resident had developed edema, gained weight, and experienced shortness of breath. Staff attributed those symptoms to excessive fluid consumption, and reduced the resident's hydration accordingly. Inspectors determined that conclusion was wrong. The edema, the weight gain, the labored breathing, all of it traced back to a worsening underlying illness, not to drinking too much.
The resident was dependent, meaning they could not obtain fluids on their own. Whatever they received, staff had to provide. When staff cut back on fluids, the resident had no way to compensate.
When inspectors sat down with the Director of Nursing and the Assistant Director of Nursing at the end of the inspection day on November 17, they walked through what had happened. Both administrators, after hearing the findings, said they had nothing further to provide.
The violation was cited under F0692, which covers a resident's right to adequate nutrition and hydration, and was assessed at the level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm. A small number of residents were affected.
No explanation was offered in the inspection record for how long the resident went without adequate fluids, or what, if any, consequences followed from the deprivation. The record does not say whether the resident's condition deteriorated further during that period. What it documents is a straightforward sequence: staff formed a wrong conclusion, acted on it, and a resident who depended entirely on them for basic care received less than they needed.
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MAIMONIDES HEALTH CENTER OF VIRGINIA BEACH in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 17, 2025.
The resident had developed edema, gained weight, and experienced shortness of breath.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.