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Facility profile · CCN 105474

Vero Beach Care Center

54 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $15,774.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
54
Total citations
38
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$15,774
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Resident Rights14 Quality of Care14 Care Planning7 Nursing & Physician Services5 Medication & Pharmacy4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F5614 F5844 F6573 F6843 F7253

Citation history

54 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
May 20, 2025F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DComplaint
May 20, 2025F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.DComplaint
May 20, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DComplaint
May 20, 2025F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DComplaint
Feb 12, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Feb 12, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Sep 13, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint
Sep 13, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Sep 13, 2024F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Sep 13, 2024F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 13, 2024F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.BStandard
Sep 13, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Sep 13, 2024F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.DStandard
Sep 13, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Jul 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 10, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DComplaint
Jul 13, 2023F808Ensure 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.DStandard
Jul 13, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.GStandard
Jul 13, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jul 13, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jul 13, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Jul 13, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Jul 13, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.GStandard
Jul 13, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Jul 13, 2023F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DStandard
Jul 13, 2023F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Jul 13, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Apr 5, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 10, 2022F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Mar 10, 2022F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
Mar 10, 2022F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
Mar 10, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Mar 10, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Mar 10, 2022F578Honor 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.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.DStandard
Mar 10, 2022F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $15,774 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jul 13, 2023Fine$7,887—
Jul 13, 2023Fine$7,887—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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