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Complaint Investigation

Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

February 12, 2025 · Viera, FL · 8050 Spyglass Hill Rd
Citations 2
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 114
Provider ID 105885
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Inspection Summary

VIERA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in VIERA, FL — inspection on February 12, 2025.

Found 2 citations. 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

FF698
Minimal harm or *2/10/25 at 4:41 PM read, Dialysis to give. Few affected

According to the National Library of Medicine, Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) is a clinical syndrome manifested by features of nephritic syndrome and rapid loss of the kidney function over a period of a few weeks to months. (Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4720204/ on 2/21/25).

Review of resident #3's physician orders revealed an order dated 2/04/25 for Sevelamer Carbonate 800 milligrams (mg) 3 tables before meals for hypocalcemia related to ESRD.

Sevelamer administration was scheduled for 6:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 4:30 PM daily.

Review of resident #3's MAR showed Sevelamer was administered on 2/05/25 at 6:30 AM, 2/06/25 at 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM, 2/07/25 at 6:30 AM, and 2/10/25 at 6:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM for a total of 7 doses.

Review of the Progress Note revealed Sevelamer was not available to resident #3:

*2/05/25 at 6:06 PM - on order, awaiting for pharmacy and the physician was aware.

*2/06/25 at 12:17 PM - pending pharmacy delivery.

*2/07/25 at 5:17 PM read, Medication is not available, Medication has been reordered from pharmacy.

Awaiting delivery from pharmacy. MD (physician) notified.

* 2/08/25 at 7:47 AM read, Medication is not available.

Contacted pharmacy.

Awaiting approval.

*2/08/25 at 10:40 AM read, Pharmacy states they have to go through dialysis to send pill, awaiting delivery.

*2/09/25 at 6:29 AM read, Medication is not available.

Contacted pharmacy.

Awaiting approval.

*2/09/25 at 11:03 AM read, Awaiting pharmacy delivery.

105885

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 105885 B.

Wing 02/12/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 8050 Spyglass Hill Rd Viera, FL 32940

Review of the medical record revealed resident #3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].

Her diagnoses included aneurysm of artery of upper extremity, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and rapidly progressive nephritic syndrome with diffuse crescentic glomerulonephritis.

According to the National Library of Medicine, Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) is a clinical syndrome manifested by features of nephritic syndrome and rapid loss of the kidney function over a period of a few weeks to months. (Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4720204/ on 2/21/25).

Review of resident #3's physician orders revealed an order dated 2/04/25 for Sevelamer Carbonate 800 milligrams (mg) 3 tables before meals for hypocalcemia related to ESRD.

Sevelamer administration was scheduled for 6:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 4:30 PM daily.

Review of resident #3's Medication Administration Record (MAR) showed Sevelamer was administered on 2/05/25 at 6:30 AM, 2/06/25 at 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM, 2/07/25 at 6:30 AM, and 2/10/25 at 6:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM for a total of 7 doses.

Review of the Progress Note revealed Sevelamer was not available to resident #3 from 2/4/25 to 2/12/25:

*2/05/25 at 6:06 PM - on order, awaiting for pharmacy, physician aware

*2/06/25 at 12:17 PM - pending pharmacy delivery

*2/07/25 at 5:17 PM read, Medication is not available, Medication has been reordered from pharmacy.

Awaiting delivery from pharmacy. MD (physician) notified.

* 2/08/25 at 7:47 AM read, Medication is not available.

Contacted pharmacy.

Awaiting approval.

*2/08/25 at 10:40 AM read, Pharmacy states they have to go through dialysis to send pill, awaiting delivery.

*2/09/25 at 6:29 AM read, Medication is not available.

Contacted pharmacy.

Awaiting approval.

*2/09/25 at 11:03 AM read, Awaiting pharmacy delivery.

105885

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 105885 B.

Wing 02/12/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 8050 Spyglass Hill Rd Viera, FL 32940

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 VIERA, 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 VIERA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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