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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 76% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 12 findings, above the FL average of 7.3. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility's cleanliness, modern design, and effective physical therapy department. However, significant concerns regarding chronic understaffing, slow response times to call buttons, and inconsistent hygiene care for residents are frequently cited by dissatisfied family members. While some visitors report compassionate care, others describe a lack of urgency and poor communication from nursing and administrative staff.
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“The only good thing I have to say about VDM is that the therapy team is outstanding. These people really work as a team and provide care with utmost respect, kindness and friendliness.”
“The facility is clean and appears that rooms are well maintained. This was a first visit so can’t ascertain how patients are cared for at this time.”
“My dad has only been here one day so far but our first impression is very good. The staff have all been very nice and answered all of our questions.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed numerous complaints against this facility, with 31 of 44 total deficiencies triggered by family reports spanning recent years. The most recurring problems involve care planning and resident assessments, accident prevention and safety supervision, and preventing abuse and neglect. While the facility has corrected each cited deficiency, the persistent pattern of complaint-driven violations across multiple care areas suggests ongoing quality concerns that families should carefully evaluate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 16, 2024
$55,900
Fine
Aug 2, 2024
$37,538
Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center
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Aston Health
38 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 18 of 30
Owners
Viera Operating Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Viera Margate Mezz Borrower LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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