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Inspection visit

Health inspection

AVON PLACE HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #3651551 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Based on medical record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered and were not left at the resident bedside. This affected one resident (Resident #20) of one resident observed. The facility census was 79. Findings include: Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/26/24. Diagnoses included periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right hip joint, generalized muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, history of trans ischemic attack (TIA), osteoporosis, hypertension (HTN), alcohol abuse (in remission), nicotine dependence, major depressive disorder, acute cystitis without hematuria. Review of Resident #20's most recent Medicare 5 Day Minimum Data Set (MDS) evaluation dated 08/02/24, revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact. Observation on 08/06/24 at 9:40 A.M. revealed Resident #20 had a medication cup containing five unidentified pills located on a table in the resident room. During an interview on 08/06/24 at 9:40 A.M., Resident #20 reported the medication in the cup was their morning medications. Resident #20 reported approximately 20 minutes prior to this encounter, the nurse, identified as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #147, brought their medications into the room when they were in the restroom and left the medications on the table for them to consume. Interview on 08/06/24 at 9:45 A.M. with LPN #147 revealed they had taken Resident #20 their morning medications, placed them in a medication cup and placed them on the table in Resident #20's room and left. Review on 08/06/24 at approximately 10:30 A.M. of the electronic medical record (EMR) for Resident #20 revealed no order for self-administration of medication. Interview on 09/08/24 at 11:27 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) revealed Resident #20 does not have an order for self-administration of medication. Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Administration, dated 06/21/17 revealed medications will be administered by legally-authorized and trained persons in accordance to applicable State, (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 365155 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365155 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/07/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avon Place Healthcare Center 32900 Detroit Rd Avon, OH 44011 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Local and Federal laws and consistent with accepted standards of practice and those who administer medication will administer medication and remain with resident while medication is swallowed. Never leave a medication in a resident's room without orders to do so. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365155 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 7, 2024 survey of AVON PLACE HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of AVON PLACE HEALTHCARE CENTER on August 7, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AVON PLACE HEALTHCARE CENTER on August 7, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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