ElderGrade

Inspection citations at Vero Beach Care Center

53 citations on record, 2 of which inspectors scored at actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Each one is the state surveyor's own finding, not our summary.

Reading the scope & severity code

A–C

No harm, minimal potential

D–F

No harm, potential for harm

G–I

Actual harm to a resident

J–L

Immediate jeopardy

The letter also encodes how many residents were affected — isolated, a pattern, or widespread. Full explainer.

Citations by survey year

Year Citations Involving harm or jeopardy
2025 6 0
2024 21 0
2023 11 2
2022 15 0
D May 20, 2025 Tag F0761 Complaint investigation Corrected Jun 2025

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 20, 2025 Tag F0675 Complaint investigation Corrected Jun 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 20, 2025 Tag F0561 Complaint investigation Corrected Jun 2025

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 20, 2025 Tag F0554 Complaint investigation Corrected Jun 2025

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 12, 2025 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 12, 2025 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B September 13, 2024 Tag F0732 Corrected Oct 2024

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0919 Corrected Oct 2024

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0847 Corrected Oct 2024

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0842 Corrected Oct 2024

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0761 Corrected Oct 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0689 Corrected Oct 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0684 Corrected Oct 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0677 Corrected Oct 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0657 Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0656 Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0641 Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0604 Corrected Oct 2024

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0565 Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 13, 2024 Tag F0561 Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 13, 2024 Tag F0921 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 13, 2024 Tag F0880 Corrected Oct 2024

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 13, 2024 Tag F0812 Corrected Oct 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 13, 2024 Tag F0725 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 13, 2024 Tag F0584 Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 10, 2024 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected Jul 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 10, 2024 Tag F0584 Complaint investigation Corrected Jul 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 13, 2023 Tag F0808 Corrected Aug 2023

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 13, 2023 Tag F0698 Corrected Aug 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 13, 2023 Tag F0697 Corrected Aug 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 13, 2023 Tag F0692 Corrected Aug 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 13, 2023 Tag F0686 Corrected Aug 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 13, 2023 Tag F0584 Corrected Aug 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 13, 2023 Tag F0561 Corrected Aug 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 13, 2023 Tag F0550 Corrected Aug 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E July 13, 2023 Tag F0657 Corrected Aug 2023

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G July 13, 2023 Tag F0725 Corrected Aug 2023

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.

Actual harm to a resident

G July 13, 2023 Tag F0677 Corrected Aug 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Actual harm to a resident

D March 10, 2022 Tag F0919 Corrected Apr 2022

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 10, 2022 Tag F0886 Corrected Apr 2022

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Citations are published by CMS from state survey agency findings. A citation describes what an inspector observed on a specific date; homes are required to submit a correction plan, and many findings are resolved long before you read them. Ask the administrator what happened and what changed.