Background Information on The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches
The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches can be found at 301 Northpointe Parkway in West Palm Beach, Florida. This 109-bed nursing home is owned by the Florida Institute for Long Term Care, LLC and goes by the legal business name of Fi-Palm Beaches, LLC. According to staffing reports that the facility submitted to Medicare, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) only spent 19 minutes with each resident each day in the facility. This is compared to the national average of LPNs spending 53 minutes per resident per day in nursing facilities. Furthermore, The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches has been sued before for allegations of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Lawsuits Against Rehab Center of the Palm Beaches
WILES, BETSY V FI-PALM BEACHES LLC D/B/A THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES
TOWNS, BRENDA BROWN V THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES
HUNTER, THERESA V FI-PALM BEACHES LLC, ALSO KNOWN AS THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES
FREEMAN, DAISY V THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES
Deficiencies at The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches for Resident Care Violations
August 4th, 2022, Inspection at The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches
During a health inspection at The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches in August of 2022, surveyors conversed with a resident about an allergic reaction rash that he was dealing with. Surveyors observed that the resident had a general body rash with multiple scabs and the resident’s medical records noted that the rash continued onto the resident’s perianal area. Based on review of the facility’s records and notes, it was determined that the facility failed to assess and accurately reassess the efficacy of interventions for the rash. Nurses had been providing the same treatment to no avail for a month without trying another course of treatment.
July 1st, 2021, Inspection at The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches
A resident at risk for aspiration due to his medical diagnoses was left unsupervised while eating breakfast. This incident occurred during the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 1st, 2021, inspection and was observed by a surveyor. The surveyor watched as the resident tried to consume “an estimated amount (of food) the size of a golf ball…The call bell was not noted within reach.” The facility’s care plan for the resident was reviewed with staff and stated that the resident needed to be observed while eating for signs of aspiration. Aspiration can occur when food or fluid is breathed into the lungs instead of being swallowed and can result in a pneumonia infection, choking, or even death.
March 9th, 2020, Inspection at The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches
A complaint inspection occurred at The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches in March of 2020 after a resident’s family member became concerned that the facility’s staff were not listening to their concerns. The family member’s loved one had lost almost 10 pounds in one month in the facility. On 2/1/20, the resident weighed 137 pounds and on 3/9/20, the resident weighed 127.5 pounds. It was determined that the facility had failed to provide the resident with appropriate nutritional care and intervene with a Registered Dietician.
October 10th, 2019, Inspection at The Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches
During an inspection at the facility, surveyors overheard a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) telling a resident to “Shut up.” When surveyors asked the CNA to repeat what she had said to the resident she stated, “I am not going to lie, I told her to shut up.” The resident then informed the surveyors that staff frequently verbally abuse her.
Disclaimer
*The above does not mean your loved one would be in harm at this facility. Each facility gets inspected often. Almost all facilities have deficiencies. Many face civil lawsuits. You should not make a facility placement decision based solely on the above information. 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 is publicly filed information gathered from the publicly filed complaint. This information and 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 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 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.
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