ROYAL PALM BEACH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL was fined $4,156 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ROYAL PALM BEACH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL) — $4,156 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ROYAL PALM BEACH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL was fined $4,156 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.