Background Information on Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center is an 89-bed nursing home and rehabilitation center in Orange County, Florida. It can be found at 215 Annie Street in Orlando, just a few minutes from Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC). The legal business name of the facility is Orlando Rehabilitation Group, Inc.
As of the date of this post, Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center has been rated three out of five stars by Medicare. In March of 2023, the facility received a federal fine for just over $53,000. Federal fines are given to facilities as penalties when they receive a serious health or safety citation during an inspection. The citations that resulted in the facility being fined are summarized below under the March 3rd, 2023, Inspection at Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Medicare has issued a “consumer alert” for Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center after the facility was cited for allegations of abuse. Additionally, the facility has been sued in the past for allegations of nursing home neglect and abuse.
Lawsuits Against Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Allegations
The following lawsuits have been filed against Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center:
Albino Fuentes, Lydia E/O vs. Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
Allegations: Zulma Gonzalez filed a lawsuit against Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation on behalf of the estate of Ms. Albino Fuentes. According to the case’s complaint, staff at Delaney Park failed to adequately monitor, prevent the development of respiratory failure, and timely transport Ms. Albino Fuentes to the hospital. As a result of these failures, Ms. Albino Fuentes passed away on June 21st, 2022. The complaint against Delaney Park Health & Rehab alleges a nursing home wrongful death claim.
Mercado, Carolyn E/O vs. Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
Allegations: Ms. Mercado’s legal guardian, Cheryl Robinson, acted on her behalf in filing a case against Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center following Ms. Mercado’s death. While Ms. Mercado was in the facility, she suffered from extreme weight loss, the development of a stage four bedsore on her coccyx, and the return of a deep tissue injury on her right heel. Ms. Mercado was transported to the hospital from Delaney Park, where she was treated for her injuries and a Covid-19 infection. Unfortunately, Ms. Mercado’s injuries from the facility shortened her life expectancy and led to her untimely death.
Deficiencies at Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center for Resident Care Violations
March 3rd, 2023, Inspection at Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
This inspection resulted in Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center being fined over $53,000. Inspectors determined through interviews and record reviews that the facility had failed to protect a resident from neglect. The resident, who had been diagnosed with multiple psychiatric and cognitive disorders, was not properly monitored by the facility’s staff. The resident had multiple suicide attempts prior to entering Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. While in the facility, he threatened to end his life. After speaking with a psychologist and a psychiatrist, the determination was made that the resident needed close supervision and his access to any potentially harmful items be revoked. Unfortunately, this advice was not followed, and the resident ended his life by using a shower hose in his bathroom to hang himself. The resident’s wife, who was also a resident at Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, found him and alerted staff.
January 9th, 2020, Inspection at Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
This inspection resulted in a citation due to the facility failing to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident.
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Disclaimer
*Each case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome or indicate an expected outcome on your particular case. The above prior lawsuit information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to substitute for legal advice from an attorney. This individual case information above comes from publicly filed allegations gathered from the plaintiff’s complaint. The allegations in the complaint have not been proven true. These cases are not the work of this law firm. The inspection results are provided from public government agency surveys. The state Department of Health conducts a survey of all nursing home facilities at least once every 15 months. The deficiencies listed on this page may have been corrected after the date of the inspection and date of publishing this material. Citations, ratings, statistics, and deficiencies are current as of the date of this post and will change later on. The inspection findings published are not complete. You may find the most up to date information at medicare.gov. This material is not endorsed by the facility noted or by any governmental agency. Speak with an attorney immediately if you believe you have a viable case against a nursing home, assisted living facility, or medical facility.
