NEXTGEN SAFETY SCORE: B (82.0% Safety Rating)
Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center
1710 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Phone: 561-582-5331
Size: 117 licensed beds
Website: http://www.medicanarehab.com/
PRIOR LAWSUITS: 11
May 17, 2017: SAPP, HENRY V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA LLC
Allegations: While at Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center, the Facility failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor and supervise the Resident in order to prevent him from suffering the development and deterioration of aspiration pneumonia which caused his death on September 5, 2016.
RESULT: Case is on-going.
August 25, 2016: BOURASSA, SHERON V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA, LLC
Allegations: During the Resident’s stay at Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center, the Facility neglected the Resident causing severe bodily injuries, including but not limited to a Stage IV pressure sore, infection and sepsis. Due to the violations by the Facility, the Resident wrongfully died on May 10, 2015.
RESULT: Case was disposed on June 28, 2017.
July 27, 2016: ROBERSON, HATTIE MARIE V SOVEREIGN HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center and the Facility did not ensure his safety, denied his access to adequate and appropriate health care consistent with the policies and procedures by the facility. As a result, the Resident suffered from starvation, dehydration, infections, and decubitus ulcers (bed sores).
RESULT: Case is on-going.
January 19, 2016: AUDATE, GUERDA V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA, LLC
Allegations: While at Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center, the Resident was transferred to the hospital where she was found to be septic with MRSA from an infection obtained at the Facility which resulted in her death on March 19, 2015.
RESULT: Case is on-going.
May 27, 2014: FARR, ANN MARIE V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA LLC
Allegations: The Resident suffered a preventable fall at Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center sometime between May 24, 2013 and May 29, 2013 which resulted in a fractured hip which required surgery, hospitalization, and permanent injury to the Resident.
RESULT: Case was disposed by Settlement on May 18, 2017.
May 7, 2011: STARK, BONNIE V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA LLC
Allegations: An individual providing hairstyling and cutting services to Residents at the Facility was injured when a chair she was sitting in collapsed causing her to violently strike the ground.
RESULT: Case went to trial where the injured party obtained a $259,929.66 which was paid by the Facility as of December 17, 2015.
August 19, 2010: GLEASON, MONA V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA LLC
Allegations: The Resident was at Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center where she developed worsening of a small buttocks tears and/or abrasions she developed while at JFK Medical Center. The small buttocks tears and/or abrasions developed into a Stage IV pressure sore on the Resident’s buttocks, resulting in infection. The Resident also suffered from malnourishment which ultimately led to his death on September 23, 2008.
RESULT: Case was sent to Arbitration and was disposed on December 1, 2014.
January 21, 2009: ESTATE OF RITA M RIENDEAU V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center on March 21, 2007 and remained there until April 4, 2007. The Facility breached duties owed to the Resident which resulted in a urinary tract infection, hyponatremia secondary to dehydration, pneumonia, severe weight loss, chronic renal insufficiency, severe sepsis, and respiratory failure. Due to these injuries, the Resident wrongfully died.
RESULT: Case was disposed on August 4, 2014.
December 23, 2008: GERBING JR, BART V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center who failed to properly monitor and supervise the Resident. As a result, the Resident suffered the development and deterioration of urosepsis and infections and suffering falls.
RESULT: Case was disposed on January 20, 2010.
July 21, 2006: ROMAGNOLO, BARBARA V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA
Allegations: Unknown.
RESULT: Case was disposed bon November 7, 2011.
January 7, 2005: LEWIS, MARK R V SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF MEDICANA LLC
Allegations: Unknown.
RESULT: Case was disposed on February 12, 2007.
| Date Imposed | Case # | Case Type | Violation | Fine Amount |
| 05/03/2012 | 2010007768 | Fine | Survey | $1,000.00 |
| 05/03/2012 | 2010007770 | Conditional License | Survey | N/A |
| 01/23/2007 | 2006004656 | Fine | Reporting | $500.00 |
| 07/06/2006 | 2006002583 | Fine | Survey | $2,500.00 |
| 10/13/2005 | 2006002588 | Conditional License | Survey | N/A |
| 09/21/2005 | 2005004785 | Fine | Survey | $7,500.00 |
| 03/28/2005 | 2005004786 | Conditional License | Survey | N/A |
MEDICAID AND MEDICARE RATINGS:
Medicaid (AHCA) Ranking (4 out of 5 stars):
http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/CompareCare/CompareFacilities.aspx?NHIR=29023
Medicare Ranking (5 out of 5 stars):
Google Score (2.5 out of 5)
US News Health – US News & World Reports (3.9/5)
http://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/fl/medicana-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-105259
Nursing-Homes.Healthgrove.com (68 out of 100).
http://nursing-homes.healthgrove.com/l/1916/Medicana-Nursing-And-Rehab-Center
Caring.com (2.9 out of 5)
https://www.caring.com/local/nursing-homes-in-lake-worth-florida/medicana-nursing-and-rehab-center