LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE Nursing Home


LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE (CCN: 106012) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL (34952). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 123 certified beds and maintains an average of 109. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.88274 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since September 9, 1999 and the last listed health inspection was on June 8, 2023, The facility is located in St. Lucie county and provides senior and nursing home care.

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE Summary


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Provider Name: LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE

Address: 3720 SE JENNINGS RD, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952

Phone: (772) 398-8080

County: St. Lucie (550)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 123

Average Residents Per Day: 109. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: PORT ST. LUCIE OPERATIONS LLC

First Approved Date: September 9, 1999

Affiliated Entity: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (311)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.24222, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1009, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5395, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.6405

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.88274

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.50446, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2338

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1027

Nurse Staff Turnover: 47.9, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 57.1, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.0568, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6576, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2902

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.22083, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.2355, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.7003

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.07304

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.67622

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-06-08 (Score: 32), Cycle 2: 2022-02-23 (Score: 44), Cycle 3: 2021-01-08 (Score: 78)

Total Weighted Health Score: 43.667

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 5

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 3, Total Fines in Dollars: 11386.70, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 3

Location and GPS: 3720 SE JENNINGS RD,PORT SAINT LUCIE,FL,34952 (27.2783, -80.287)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-03

Citation on 2023-12-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-03

Citation on 2023-06-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-08

Citation on 2023-06-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-08

Citation on 2023-06-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-08

Citation on 2023-06-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-08

Citation on 2023-06-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-08

Citation on 2022-10-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-17

Citation on 2022-02-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2022-02-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2022-02-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2022-02-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2022-02-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2022-02-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2022-02-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2022-02-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2021-01-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-05

Citation on 2021-01-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-05

Citation on 2021-01-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-05

Citation on 2021-01-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-05

Citation on 2021-01-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-05

Citation on 2021-01-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-05


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-26

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-26

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-26

Citation on 2022-02-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-22

Citation on 2022-02-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0291, Version: New

Description: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-22

Citation on 2022-02-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-22

Citation on 2022-02-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-22