HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER BOYNTON BEACH

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Heartland Health Care Center Boynton Beach. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER BOYNTON BEACH
3600 OLD BOYNTON ROAD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33436
(561) 736-9992

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Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

90%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 108
  • Certified Beds: 120

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Ultra-High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Heartland Health Care Center Boynton Beach. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1627.2%
ADL Index Range: 6-1028.5%
Total Percent:55.7%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1610.3%
ADL Index Range: 6-1013.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-50.2%
Total Percent:23.8%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 6-102.5%
Total Percent:2.5%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-163.5%
ADL Index Range: 6-104.3%
Total Percent:7.8%
 

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
4.2%
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- No Signs of depression
3.0%
Total Percent:7.2%
 

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

  • Cognitive impairment BIMS score less than or equal to 9
  • CPS great than or equal to 3
  • Hallucinations or delusions
  • Physical or verbal behavioral symptoms toward others
  • Other behavioral symptoms
  • Rejection of care or wandering
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 5 or less
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- Less restorative nursing
0.8%
Total Percent:0.8%
 

Reduced Physical Function

  • Urinary and/or bowel training program
  • Passive and/or active range of motion (ROM)
  • Amputation/prosthesis training
  • Dressing or grooming training
  • Eating or swallowing training
  • Transfer training
  • Splint or brace assistance
  • Bed mobility and/or walking training
  • Communication training
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- Less restorative nursing
0.5%
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- Less restorative nursing
1.4%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- Less restorative nursing
0.4%
Total Percent:2.3%
 

Rating Details For Heartland Health Care Center Boynton Beach

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 Minutes1 Hour and 1 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 8 Minutes42 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 42 Minutes2 Hours and 46 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 28 Minutes1 Hour and 43 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 9 Minutes4 Hours and 29 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Florida are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityFlorida Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination82%86%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season80%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained7%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight7%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse16%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection11%11%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores7%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder2%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious12%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased18%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-5%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder82%54%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season65%80%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination63%81%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain-17%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores6%14%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium10%2%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 06/25/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Get Rid of Garbage Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Provide at Least One Room to Use As a Dining Room and for Activities, That is a Good Size, with Good Lighting, Airflow and Furniture.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Pharmacy Service

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.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
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.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/10/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Gets Help to Keep Vision and Hearing.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Resident Assessment

1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Provide Written Records when a Resident is Transferred or Discharged.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 04/28/2008
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.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Have a Private Telephone Available for Use.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/25/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)05/13/2009$3,770

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Heartland Health Care Center Boynton Beach, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Follow All Laws and Professional Standards.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/11/2009

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/10/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/27/2011

Mistreatment

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.
  • Complaint Filed: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/10/2009
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/10/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/27/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/21/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/03/2008

Quality Care

Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/27/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/27/2011

Resident Rights

Protect the Resident from a Transfer or Discharge That is Not Wanted or Needed.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/10/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/27/2011

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Heartland Health Care Center Boynton Beach had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 06/21/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 06/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 06/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Agency for Health Care Administration of Florida - Retrieved 2011