NEXTGEN SAFETY SCORE: F (53.5% Safety Rating)
Heartland of Tamarac
5901 N.W. 79th Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
Phone: 954-722-7001
Email: Tamarac@heartlandnursing.com
Size: 151 licensed beds
Website: http://www.heartland-manorcare.com/locations/heartland-of-tamarac/
PRIOR LAWSUITS: 56
June 29, 2017: Rhonda Novak Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarc Fl LLC Defendant
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor and supervise the care and treatment provided to the resident in order to prevent her from suffering the development and deterioration of infections and wounds as she developed gangrene and had to undergo amputation of her left foot.
RESULT: Case is on-going.
June 28, 2017: Florette Francis Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL LLC Defendant
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor and supervise the care and treatment provided to the Resident and specifically to follow doctor’s orders and provide her with appropriate medication in a timely manner.
RESULT: Case is on-going.
August 8, 2016: Nicki Pasiechnik Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac Fl LLC.
Allegations: The employees of Heartland of Tamarac failed to render appropriate care, failed to follow doctor’s orders or to utilize appropriate safety devices and treatment to prevent the Resident from suffering a fall when she was left unattended without appropriate safety devices. As a result, the Resident suffered a fall resulting in a left hip fracture.
RESULT: Ongoing case.
July 5, 2016: Lawrence Niven Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL LLC.
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac failed to arrange for Lovenox injections upon discharge of the Resident to other health care professionals and failed to instruct the Resident’s family on how to administer Lovenox injections. As a result, the Resident developed blood clots in her legs which resulted in a pulmonary embolism causing her death.
RESULT: Ongoing case.
June 13, 2016: Beverly Walls Plaintiff vs. Heartland Of Tamarac FL LLC.
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor and supervise the care and treatment provided to the Resident in order to ensure that she did not suffer falls with related traumatic injuries. The Resident sustained a fall with injuries.
RESULT: Case Disposed on October 4, 2016.
April 29, 2016: Joseph Orandello, et al Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac Fl LLC.
Allegations: While at Heartland of Tamarac, the Resident developed decubitus ulcers. These ulcers progressed leading to significant damage and/or death.
RESULT: Ongoing case.
April 4, 2016: Lomene Dolce Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL , LLC Defendant
Allegations: While at Heartland of Tamarac, a customer of the Facility slipped on a foreign substance that was a dangerous hazard. As a result, the customer suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering.
RESULT: Case disposed on February 8, 2017.
October 2, 2015: Susan Karpinski Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac, FL, LLC Defendant
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor and supervise the care and treatment provided to the Resident in order to prevent him from suffering injuries during physical therapy which caused him to suffer a fractured foot during physical therapy on October 11, 2014.
RESULT: Case disposed on May 23, 2017.
August 19, 2015: THE ESTATE OF MADELAINE R. DAMAIA, by and through ELISABETH A. DIMAIO, Personal Representative Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL, LLC.
Allegations: While at Heartland of Tamarac, the Resident sustained a fall resulting in left shoulder pin and a fracture, and infections including pneumonia.
RESULT: Ongoing case.
May 6, 2015: Robin Yve Bregstein Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL, LLC.
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor and supervise the care and treatment provided to the Resident in order to prevent her from developing an infection and, when her conditioned deteriorated, to timely transfer her to the hospital.
RESULT: Case Disposed on August 11, 2015.
April 8, 2015: John D Davis Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL LLC.
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor and supervise the care and treatment provided to the resident in order to prevent him from suffering the development and deterioration of infections and sepsis.
RESULT: Case Disposed on December 25, 2015.
September 15, 2014: Zurieda Molina-Julio Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL, LLC.
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac allowed a liquid substance to remain on the floor. While the guest was at Heartland of Tamarac with her mother being admitted, the guest fell due to the liquid substance which resulted in injuries.
RESULT: Case Disposed on August 3, 2016.
May 21, 2014: Rose Russo Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac, LLC Defendant
Allegations: Heartland of Tamarac failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor and supervise the care and treatment provided to the Resident in order to prevent him from suffering a significant fall and resulting traumatic injuries including a subdural hematoma.
RESULT: Case disposed on December 21, 2015.
September 25, 2013: NINEL GERSHONOV Plaintiff vs. HEARTLAND OF TAMARAC FL LLC.
Allegations: While at Heartland of Tamarac, the Resident was negligently treated resulting in the development and deterioration of pressure sores and from suffering falls and unexplained injuries. The Resident suffered leg fractures and bed sores, ulcers with infections and gangrenous wounds resulting from same.
RESULT: Case Disposed on June 27, 2014.
July 2, 2012: Roosevelt Brockington, et al Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac Fl LLC.
Allegations: Resident developed multiple decubitus ulcers while at a resident of Heartland of Tamarac. The nurses and staff at Heartland of Tamarac failed to provide the necessary care, treatment, and services to prevent pressure sores and promote wound healing and prevent infection. The staff failed to turn and reposition the Resident frequently enough to prevent the pressure sores from developing and later from worsening, failed to offload the Resident’s heels, failed to obtain a wound care consult on timely manner, failed to inspect, evaluate, and monitor the condition of the Resident’s skin on a daily basis, failed to notify the Resident’s physician of significant changes in the Resident’s condition and failed to provide adequate nutrition to prevent weight loss and adequate wound treatment. Due this negligence, the Resident wrongfully died.
RESULT: Case Disposed on December 11, 2012.
May 16, 2012: Stacy Betnam Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac Fl LLC.
Allegations: Unknown.
RESULT: Case Disposed on October 7, 2013.
March 30, 2012: Barbara Livingston Cole Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL LLC.
Allegations: Resident sustained injuries when the portable commode she was using at Heartland of Tamarac collapsed, causing her to fall. When the Resident transferred herself from her wheelchair onto the portable commode, the legs on one side of commode collapsed, throwing the Resident to the floor and causing her serious and permanent injury.
RESULT: Case Disposed on September 12, 2013.
August 22, 2011: Gray Katz Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac Fl LLC.
Allegations: Unknown.
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 6, 2012
June 29, 2011. Leon A Forrester Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac Fl LLC.
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on November 19, 2012.
March 24, 2011: Deborah Porpora Plaintiff vs. Heartland Of Tamarac Fl LLC Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 7, 2013.
December 3, 2010. Patricia Katz, et al Plaintiff vs. Heartland Of Tamarac Fl LLC.
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on November 19, 2012.
September 14, 2010: Catherine Leconte Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed by Settlement on August 12, 2011.
April 22, 2010: Muriel Albert Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL LLC, et al
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on November 16, 2010.
February 16, 2010: Estate of Sylvia Daly Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac Fl LLC.
Allegations: Unknown.
RESULT: Case Disposed on November 26, 2012.
November 23, 2009: Sherry Lieb Romans Plaintiff vs. Heartland Of Tamarac Of Fl Llc Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on March 23, 2012.
October 22, 2009: Sherry Collins Plaintiff vs. Heartland Of Tamarac Fl Llc.
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on October 7, 2010.
October 19, 2009: Oria A Est Of Malvarex Plaintiff vs. Heartland of Tamarac FL LLC.
Allegations: Unknown.
RESULT: Case Disposed on October 19, 2015.
January 9, 2009: Theodore Emilie K Estate Of Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al.
Allegations: Unknown.
RESULT: Case Disposed on January 6, 2012.
November 14, 2008: Joseph Kaufman Plaintiff vs. Heartland Of Tamarac Llc Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on May 12, 2009.
July 3, 2007: Estelle Taradasi Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on October 4, 2007.
June 22, 2007: Grimes James As Personal Rep, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on January 27, 2009.
January 12, 2007: Hamilton Maxine Personal Rep Plaintiff vs. Manor Care Inc, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on April 25, 2007.
November 27, 2006: Ellen D Foran Plaintiff vs. Health Care And Retirement, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on April 28, 2008.
April 19, 2005: Ilene Temchin Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on November 29, 2005.
November 18, 2003: Ethel Javer, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care And Retmt Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on March 28, 2006.
September 3, 2003: Kerri Puccio , et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on December 6, 2004.
June 3, 2003: Block Lester Est Of, et al Plaintiff vs. Healthcare & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on December 16, 2008.
April 11, 2003: Hillel Fradkin, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 6, 2004.
February 21, 2003: Dolores Alch , et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 26, 2004.
January 8, 2002: Kathleen Oplinger Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retmt Corp Of A, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on June 3, 2004.
October 5, 2001: Betty Kennedy, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on June 10, 2008.
October 2, 2001: Katherine Regan, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on December 4, 2003.
September 19, 2000: Nancy Ponzio Plaintiff vs. Healthcare & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 21, 2003.
May 16, 2000: Lepore Annie M Est Of, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on August 12, 2003.
February 24, 2000: Nick Newman, et al Plaintiff vs. Healthcare & Retmt Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on March 9, 2004.
August 4, 1999: Angelina Zoovas, et al Plaintiff vs. Heath Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 15, 2000.
June 1, 1999: Stu Linkemar, et al Plaintiff vs. Healthcare & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed to Federal Court on August 12, 1999.
May 14, 1999: Clara M Lee, et al Plaintiff vs. Healthcare & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on August 11, 2000.
April 26, 1999: Charles L Dunning, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed to Federal Court on April 27, 2000.
April 6, 1999: Erving Weisman, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on January 26, 2001.
April 6, 1999: Shirley Lewis Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 10, 2000.
March 9, 1999: Aronin Aaron A Est, et al Plaintiff vs. Sandra Yerks, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on December 7, 2001.
February 5, 1999: Daniel Gaines Plaintiff vs. Healthcare & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 26, 2001.
January 4, 1999: Gertrude Deitchman Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on December 3, 1999.
May 1, 1998: June Post Plaintiff vs. Healthcare And Retirement Cor, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on November 2, 1998.
December 12, 1997: Maggie Dukes, et al Plaintiff vs. Health Care & Retirement Corp, et al Defendant
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on January 26, 1999.
| Date Imposed | Case # | Case Type | Violation | Fine Amount |
| 11/04/2015 | 2015005988 | Fine | Reporting | $250.00 |
MEDICAID AND MEDICARE RATINGS:
Medicaid (AHCA) Ranking (2 out of 5 stars):
http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/CompareCare/CompareFacilities.aspx?NHIR=28374
Medicare Ranking (4 out of 5 stars):
Google Score (2.6 out of 5)
Caring.com Score (1.8 out of 5)
https://www.caring.com/local/nursing-homes-in-tamarac-florida/heartland-of-tamarac
US News Health – US News & World Reports (2.0/5)
http://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/fl/heartland-of-tamarac-105609
Nursing-Homes.Healthgrove.com (57 out of 100).
http://nursing-homes.healthgrove.com/l/2183/Heartland-Of-Tamarac