General Information: AVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Nursing home name AVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Address2501 NORTH A STREET
LAKE WORTH, FL 33460
Phone number (561) 585-9301
Located within a hospital No
Type of ownership For profit - Corporation
Owner operates multiple homesYes
Accept Medicare or Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid
Continue Care Retirement CommunityNo
Resident and family councils RESIDENT
Certified number of beds 138
Total number of residents 106
Perc of occupied beds 77
Sprinkler status fully sprinklered
Last health survey date 12/02/2011
Fire survey date: 11/29/2011

Ratings Summary: AVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Overall rating 1
1
Nursing Home Staffing 2
2
Registered Nurses only 1
1
Health Inspections 1
1
Quality Measures 2
2
Nursing Home Staffing Info: AVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
National AverageAVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Overall staff rating Not Available. 2
2
Registered Nurses only rating Not Available 1
1
Total Number of Residents 88.5 106
Total Number of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day 1.5 hours 1.39 hours
Registered Nurses Hours per Residents per Day 0.7 hours 0.35 hours
Licensed Practical or Vacation Nurses Hours per Resident per Day 0.8 hours 1.04 hours
Certified Nursing Assistants Hours per Residents per Day 0.7 hours 0.35 hours
Health Inpections: AVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Inspection Results: 12/02/2011
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
01/02/2012Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
01/02/2012Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
01/02/2012Pharmacy Service Deficiencies At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
01/02/2012Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
01/02/2012Quality Care Deficiencies Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
01/02/2012Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
01/02/2012Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
Inspection Results: 10/15/2010
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
11/15/2010Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident gets help to keep vision and hearing. D
11/15/2010Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
11/15/2010Pharmacy Service Deficiencies At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
11/15/2010Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
11/15/2010Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. F
11/15/2010Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that residents are well nourished. E
11/15/2010Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
11/15/2010Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
11/15/2010Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. E
11/15/2010Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
11/15/2010Resident Rights Deficiencies Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. E
11/15/2010Resident Rights Deficiencies Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. D
11/15/2010Resident Rights Deficiencies Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. B
Inspection Results: 09/25/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
10/25/2009Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
10/25/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Give or get dental care for each resident. D
10/25/2009Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
10/25/2009Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
10/25/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
10/25/2009Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
10/25/2009Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
10/25/2009Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
12/08/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. E
10/25/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. E
10/25/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. D
10/25/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. D

Fire Safety Inpections: AVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Inspection Results: 11/29/2011
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
01/02/2012Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. E
01/02/2012Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. F
01/02/2012Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. F
Inspection Results: 10/14/2010
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
11/30/2010Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies portable fire extinguishers. F
11/30/2010Miscellaneous Deficiencies fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. F
11/30/2010Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies proper medical gas storage and administration areas. F
11/30/2010Building Service Equipment Deficiencies properly protected cooking facilities. F
11/30/2010Building Service Equipment Deficiencies heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. F
11/30/2010Smoking Regulations Deficiencies posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. F
11/30/2010Hazardous Area Deficiencies properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. F
11/30/2010Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. F
11/30/2010Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. F
11/30/2010Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. F
11/30/2010Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. F
11/30/2010Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. F
11/30/2010Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies did not have a written emergency evacuation plan. F
11/30/2010Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. F
11/30/2010Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. F
11/30/2010Building Construction Deficiencies approved construction type or materials. F

Resident Complaints: AVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Date Complaint Substantiated: 08/09/2010
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
09/27/2010Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
Date Complaint Substantiated: 06/04/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
07/09/2009Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. D
Date Complaint Substantiated: 02/03/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
03/10/2009Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. D
Date Complaint Substantiated: 12/03/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
01/26/2009Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
01/26/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
Date Complaint Substantiated: 09/25/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
11/05/2008Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
11/05/2008Mistreatment Deficiencies 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D
11/05/2008Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. D

Quality Measures: AVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Quality MeasuresNational AverageAVANTE AT LAKE WORTH, INC.
Overall quality rating Not Available 2
2
Long-Stay Residents
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 10% 22%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 82% 39%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 3% 3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7% 9%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 14% 16%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5% 3%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 3% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 81% 32%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 10% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 48% 54%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 8% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 2% 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 4% 2%
Short-Stay Residents
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 11% 27%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 17% 8%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 1% 1%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 74% 38%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 75% 26%
Severity Codes Explanation. Note: The higher the letter, the higher the severity.
AIsolated /Potential for minimal harm
BPattern /Potential for minimal harm
CWidespread /Potential for minimal harm
DIsolated /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
EPattern /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
FWidespread /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
GIsolated /Actual harm
HPattern /Actual harm
IWidespread /Actual harm
JIsolated /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
KPattern /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
LWidespread /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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