NEXTGEN SAFETY SCORE: C (79.6% Safety Rating)
Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach
1626 Davis Rd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
561-439-8897
Size: 120 licensed beds
Website: https://centers.consulatehealthcare.com/ll/US/FL/West-Palm-Beach/1626-Davis-Rd_
PRIOR LAWSUITS: 9
April 27, 2016: MARGULIES, SHARON V WEST PALM BEACH FACILITY OPERATIONS, LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach on October 30, 2014. ON November 8, 2014, the Resident was transferred from the Facility to a hospital and found to be suffering with a deep, infected left heel decubitus ulcer which was not even assessed or documented on at least 8 dates during the short stay at the facility. While at the hospital, the Resident was found to be septic with a severe infection from which she was unable to recover succumbing to hear death on February 15, 2015.
RESULT: Case disposed by Settlement on July 13, 2017.
March 1, 2013: ESTATE OF MARY J DUPUIS V WEST PALM BEACH FACILITY OPERATIONS LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach on April 12, 2011 where she remained until she was discharged on October 13, 2011. Due to the Facility breaching duties owed to the Resident, she suffered multiple infections including MRSA, Candida esophagitis, C-Diff, thrush, sepsis, and numerous urinary tract infections, numerous skin integrity issues including the development of an ulcerous lesion under her PEG tube, dermatitis to her groin and peri areas, redness to her buttocks, and an unexplained skin tear to her left hand, dehydration, malnutrition, diarrhea, and weight loss. Due to these injuries, the Resident wrongfully died on October 15, 2011.
RESULT: Case disposed on June 29, 2016.
July 23, 2012: ALZATE GIL, LUIS V WEST PALM BEACH FACILITY OPERATIONS LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach in 2008 where he remained until his final discharge in May 2011. The Facility failed to provide the Resident with adequate and appropriate care which resulted in skin breakdown and infection. The Resident developed a Stage IV ulcer to his right foot which led to osteomyelitis and nearly required amputation.
RESULT: Case was disposed by Settlement on March 21, 2014.
July 5, 2012: BERGSMAN, ELIZABETH A V WEST PALM BEACH FACILITY OPERATIONS, LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach on October 7, 2009 where she remained until she was discharged on October 18, 2009. Due to the Facility’s breach of duties owed to the Resident, she suffered delay in treatment, a perforated colon and sepsis which caused her death.
RESULT: Case was disposed on December 4, 2014.
September 9, 2009: COLLETT, JOHN V WEST PALM BEACH FACILITY OPERATIONS LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach on January 17, 2009 where she suffered the development of preventable skin breakdown and decubitus ulcers that resulted in severe pain and suffering, infection and death.
RESULT: Case was disposed on January 3, 2011.
June 9, 2009: SHEHADEH, HILDA V WEST PALM BEACH FACILITY OPERATIONS
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach on October 31, 2008 where she suffered the development of preventable skin breakdown and decubitus ulcers that resulted in severe pain and suffering, infection and death.
RESULT: Case was disposed on February 25, 2010.
May 29, 2009: ROBERTS, LENICE V TANDEM HEALTHCARE OF WEST PALM BEACH INC
Allegations: An employee of Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach negligently secured the Resident who was in a wheelchair in a van. When transporting the Resident, she was injured and received bodily injuries which resulted in her death on April 5, 2008.
RESULT: Case was disposed on October 17, 2011.
June 25, 2008: MATUS, ALDO V WEST PALM BEACH FACILITY OPERATIONS
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach on January 16, 2008 when the Resident suffered a preventable fall that resulted in blunt head trauma and death.
RESULT: Case was disposed on April 8, 2009.
May 25, 2007: MOORE, ANNE K V CONSULATE HEALTHCARE LLC
Allegations: The staff and employees at Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach failed to develop and 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 wounds, suffering severe dehydration and suffering unexplained injuries. Due to these injuries, the Resident wrongfully died on February 15, 2006.
RESULT: Case was disposed on October 30, 2008.
| Date Imposed | Case # | Case Type | Violation | Fine Amount |
| 01/18/2013 | 2012013188 | Fine | Application | $5,000.00 |
| 01/31/2007 | 2006007268 | Fine | Survey | $2,500.00 |
| 05/25/2006 | 2006007269 | Conditional License | Survey | N/A |
MEDICAID AND MEDICARE RATINGS:
Medicaid (AHCA) Ranking (2 out of 5 stars):
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Medicare Ranking (2 out of 5 stars):
Google Score (3.5 out of 5)
US News Health – US News & World Reports (4.0/5)
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Yelp.com (1 out of 5)
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Caring.com (2.0 out of 5)