Background Information on Pompano Health and Rehabilitation
Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 127-bed nursing home owned by the Florida Institute of Long-term Care, can be found at 51 W. Sample Road in Pompano Beach, Florida. The facility, also known by its legal business name Fi-Pompano Rehab, LLC., is located across W. Sample Road from Broward Health North.
At the time of this post, Medicare has rated the facility three out of five stars for its performance with quality measures, health inspections, and staffing. Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center has received almost double the average number of health citations for Florida nursing homes over the past year. For comparison, Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center received 12 citations, while the average citations received in Florida facilities is 6.3. Furthermore, Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center has been sued in the past for allegations of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Further, Pompano Health and Rehab has been sued in nursing home abuse lawsuits, and cited by the State of Florida for nursing home deficiencies.
Lawsuits Against Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Allegations
The following lawsuits have been filed against Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center:
Burrell, Jr., Richard vs. Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center
Allegations: During Richard Burrell, Jr.’s stay at Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center, he was not properly monitored by staff. Due to the staff’s negligence, Mr. Burrell, Jr. suffered from the development of several bed sores, dehydration, and sepsis. In July of 2023, Mr. Burrell, Jr., along with his Power of Attorney, filed a nursing home negligence lawsuit against the facility.
Sharpe, Thomas K. E/O vs. Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center
Allegations: The personal representative of Thomas Sharpe’s estate, Angela Sharpe, filed a lawsuit against Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center in 2021. The lawsuit alleges that during his time at Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center, Mr. Sharpe developed several decubitus ulcers (also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers) and infections. As a result of his injuries, Mr. Sharpe passed away.
Ramrattan, Latchmin S. E/O vs. Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center
Allegations: Rai Ramrattan, the personal representative of Latchmin Ramrattan’s estate, filed a lawsuit against Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center. According to the case’s complaint, the facility’s staff failed to provide Ms. Ramrattan with appropriate care, resulting in her development of sepsis, respiratory failure, and malnutrition.
Deficiencies at Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center for Resident Care Violations
May 4th, 2023, Inspection at Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center
During this inspection at Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center, it was determined that staff failed to perform appropriate catheter care to prevent the spread of infections.
January 21st, 2022, Inspection at Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center
Based on record review, interviews, and observations, investigators found that staff at Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center had failed to prevent a resident from developing pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores. The resident, identified as Resident #101 in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) report, had entered the facility without any skin breakdown. It was noted in Resident #101’s chart that she was at risk of developing bed sores due to preexisting medical conditions. Staff should have been providing Resident #101 with preventative wound care to prevent any skin breakdown, but did not, resulting in a quarter-size heel ulcer with necrotic tissue.
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*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.
