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Health Inspection

Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie

August 8, 2024 · Port Saint Lucie, FL · 3720 Se Jennings Rd
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 123
Provider ID 106012
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Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie
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Inspection Summary

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE in PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL — inspection on August 8, 2024.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF550
Minimal harm or locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Few affected

Review of the diet spread sheet for the meal documented the serving size to be 4 ounces of kielbasa with 2 ounces of the peppers and onions.

Review of the production recipe instructed to serve 4 ounces of sausage (kielbasa) with 3 ounces of vegetables.

An observation of the lunch line service on 08/07/24 beginning at 11:20 AM revealed a large pan on the steam table containing sliced kielbasa mixed with onions and green peppers.

Staff D, the cook for that day, used a 4-ounce ladle to portion out and serve the kielbasa and vegetables for each resident.

Observations were made of the entire first and second carts that serviced the restorative and main dining room.

Each portion of kielbasa and vegetables had about 6 slices of the kielbasa, give or take one slice.

At the end of the service on 08/07/24 at approximately 12:50 PM, the cook was asked to weigh 6 slices of the kielbasa, the protein served for the regular diet.

The cook agreed that was the average number of slices provided to each resident.

The weight of the kielbasa was 2.4 ounces (Photographic Evidence Obtained).

During a side-by-side review of the diet spread sheet and recipe, both the cook and CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) agreed an inadequate protein portion was served.

106012

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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