Inspection Reports for
Finnish-American Village
1800 SOUTH DR, LAKE WORTH, FL, 33461-6133
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Inspection Report — Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 2, 2026
Visit Reason
The page covers the inspection history of Finnish-american Village including complaint and standard visits.
Findings
Across 26 inspections from April 11, 2013 to April 2, 2026, 7 visits cited deficiencies totaling 13 findings, none serious. The most recent visit recorded no deficiencies.
Citations (13)
Staffing Standards - Staff — cited December 18, 2019, corrected January 17, 2020
Training - Documentation & Monitoring — cited December 18, 2019, corrected January 17, 2020
Emergency Plan Approval — cited May 22, 2019, corrected October 15, 2019
Emergency Plan Approval — cited October 2, 2018, corrected January 7, 2019
Medication - Assistance With Self-admin — cited January 26, 2018, corrected March 16, 2018
ECC - Training — cited October 14, 2014, corrected December 23, 2014
Admissions - Health Assessment — cited January 21, 2014, corrected March 10, 2014
Staffing Standards - Staff — cited January 21, 2014, corrected March 10, 2014
Training - Do Not Resuscitate Orders — cited January 21, 2014, corrected March 10, 2014
Training - Documentation & Monitoring — cited January 21, 2014, corrected March 10, 2014
Records - Resident — cited January 21, 2014, corrected March 10, 2014
Background Screening; Prohibited Offenses — cited January 21, 2014, corrected March 10, 2014
ECC - Training — cited July 18, 2013, corrected October 1, 2013
Report Facts
Inspections: 26
Visits with deficiencies: 7
Clean visits: 11
Deficiencies: 13
Serious deficiencies: 0
Legal actions: 1
Total fines: 0
Inspection Report — Mar 6, 2025
Routine
Date: Mar 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards related to resident dignity during mealtimes, food preparation and consistency, and food safety in the facility.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain resident dignity during dining for 2 of 13 sampled residents, failed to prepare food and fluids in forms meeting individual resident needs for 4 of 5 sampled residents, and failed to store, prepare, and serve food in accordance with professional standards, including expired and improperly stored food items.
Citations (3)
F 0550: The facility failed to provide dining in a dignified manner for 2 of 13 sampled residents, including lack of interaction by staff and use of personal cell phones during feeding.
F 0805: The facility failed to prepare food and fluids in forms meeting individual needs for 4 of 5 sampled residents, including serving lumpy pureed foods and fluids not thickened to prescribed consistency.
F 0812: The facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards, including expired spices, improperly dated and stored food items, and refrigerator temperatures above required levels.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2
Residents affected: 4
Residents affected: 41
Date of survey completed: Mar 6, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant (Staff A) | Observed feeding Resident #6 and using personal cell phone during meal | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (Staff B) | Observed feeding Resident #12 and interviewed about feeding and cell phone policy | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Acknowledged concerns about staff interaction during feeding and cell phone use | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Acknowledged concerns about staff interaction during feeding and cell phone use | |
| Registered Dietitian (RD) | Interviewed regarding food preparation and feeding observations | |
| Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) | Interviewed regarding food preparation and kitchen observations |
Inspection Report — Nov 2, 2023
Routine
Date: Nov 2, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to catheter care, psychotropic medication use, and equipment maintenance in the nursing facility.
Findings
The facility failed to provide straps for anchoring catheter tubing for 3 sampled residents, failed to obtain an order for continued use of PRN Lorazepam beyond 14 days for one resident, and failed to maintain dryer drums in a sanitary manner in the laundry room. All deficiencies were noted with minimal harm and affected few residents.
Citations (3)
F 0690: The facility failed to provide straps for anchoring catheter tubing for 3 of 3 sampled residents observed, increasing risk of urinary tract infections.
F 0758: The facility failed to obtain an order for continued use of PRN Lorazepam beyond 14 days and failed to include it in medication regimen review for 1 of 5 sampled residents.
F 0908: The facility failed to maintain dryer drums in a sanitary manner for 2 of 4 dryers observed in the laundry room, with dry, hard residue remaining after cleaning.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3
Residents affected: 1
Dryers observed: 4
Dryers with residue: 2
Lorazepam administrations: 15
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Performed catheter care for Resident #5 without applying tubing strap | |
| Registered Nurse | Present during interview and stated intent to apply catheter tubing strap for Resident #21 | |
| Director of Nursing | Apprised of catheter tubing strap findings and commented on medication challenges | |
| Staff D | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding Resident #39's behaviors and medication use |
| Staff E | Licensed Practical Nurse | Confirmed PRN Lorazepam order and usage details for Resident #39 |
| Staff A | Laundry Manager | Observed and attempted to clean dryer drums with residue |
Inspection Report — Jul 14, 2022
Routine
Date: Jul 14, 2022
Visit Reason
Routine inspection survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards including resident care, environment, wound care, food safety, and call system functionality.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide dignified eating assistance, inadequate housekeeping and maintenance leading to disrepair and unsanitary conditions, improper wound care management for a resident with a leg wound, food service safety violations including refrigerator and air vent maintenance issues, and nonfunctional call light systems for multiple residents.
Citations (5)
F 0550: The facility failed to provide eating assistance in a dignified manner for Resident #23, with staff feeding the resident while standing and no chairs present, preventing eye contact.
F 0584: The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment with multiple maintenance issues across three residential wings including damaged doors, peeling paint, worn furniture, and dust-laden vents.
F 0684: The facility failed to properly identify and treat a skin condition for Resident #33, with discontinued wound care orders, lack of specialist consultation, poor documentation, and worsening leg wound with ischemia.
F 0812: The facility failed to procure food from approved sources and maintain food safety, with issues including rusted refrigerator floors, condensation dripping onto food, dust-laden vents, damaged walls near food prep areas, and unsanitized dining chairs.
F 0919: The facility failed to ensure working call light systems for 13 residents, with multiple call bells found nonfunctional or missing, posing a risk to resident safety and timely assistance.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Residential wings affected: 3
Residents affected: 1
Dining room chairs not sanitized: 40
Residents affected: 13
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff C | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Named in dignified eating assistance deficiency for Resident #23 |
| Staff D | Personal Care Attendant (PCA) | Named in dignified eating assistance deficiency for Resident #23 |
| Staff E | Registered Nurse (RN) | Interviewed regarding feeding practices and wound care for Resident #23 and #33 |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding feeding practices and wound care for Resident #23 and #33 |
| Staff B | Registered Nurse | Performed wound care observation for Resident #33 |
| Staff F | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding wound care for Resident #33 |
| Dietary Manager (DM) | Dietary Manager | Accompanied kitchen/food service observation |
| Staff A | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Notified of missing call bells and confirmed nonfunctioning call bells |
| Facility Administrator | Administrator | Interviewed regarding call light system deficiencies and corrective actions |
3 CMS Surveys
CMS Survey — Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
CMS Survey — Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
CMS Survey — Mar 6, 2025
Mar 6, 2025
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